Counselling Articles
by Andrea Blundell Haunted by memories of a sexual incident when you were a kid? But tell yourself you are overreacting, as it was with another child? Yes, child sexual play can be normal. But it can also veer into assault or child-on-child sexual abuse. What is normal child sexual behaviour? Children are curious about...
Has someone you loved betrayed you? A friend left you feeling rejected? Or a colleague let you down? What can you do if you are left feeling hurt? What to Do If You Are Feeling Hurt 1. Let yourself feel what you need to feel. Repressing our emotions can be like keeping a beach...
Has someone said you have an anger problem? Or do you know that your rage is out of control? Different types of anger can cause different issues, and rage is connected to several mental health diagnoses. What is anger? A brief introduction Anger and rage come from the same beginning. We feel frustrated, irritated, and...
by Lauren Dunn Storytelling has historical significance for black culture, used as a form of collective and individual emotional healing. What role can this long-standing tradition serve in our modern lives? Particularly in the face of racism and police brutality? When violence goes viral The grotesque looping of viral videos displaying the brutal murders of...
Often second guess yourself? Spend a lot of time worrying what people think about you, or if they like you at all? Or sometimes get accused of overreacting or overthinking things? Mentalisation-based therapy might be for you. What is mentalisation-based therapy? Mentalisation-based therapy is a psychotherapy focussed on helping you have clearer and more correct...
by Andrea Blundell Your friend is so worked up over something, you worry they are about to have a panic attack. How can you help a friend with anxiety? How to recognise anxiety Stress is a logical response to overwhelm. Your friend or loved one will have a reason for their stress. Their boss has...
Not yourself lately? Or feel all over the place? Mood disorders are treatable conditions that many of us experience. What is a mood disorder? Mood disorders are pretty much what they sound like. They are a group of mental health diagnoses were the main issue is changes to how you feel that don’t match what...
by Andrea Blundell Often wonder if your current issues have to do with the way you were parented? And worry that the lack of unconditional love but copious amounts of control you dealt with as a child might mean you suffered narcissistic parenting? A study published in the International Journal of Psychology and Psychological Therapy...
Does your child stop talking entirely in certain environments? Have teachers mentioned there might be an issue? Or do you yourself struggle to speak in some situations and suffer because of it? It might be selective mutism. What is selective mutism? Selective mutism means that in certain environments, or around certain people, you experience a...
by Andrea Blundell You try so darned hard. And yet here you are, still struggling. Or you have done what you thought would make you feel accomplished, but you don’t. Why is it you never seem to reach your full potential? 1. You don’t know yourself. This can come from a childhood where you only...
