Counselling Articles
by Andrea M. Darcy Feeling useless can feel even worse than feeling hopeless. Hopelessness means things feel beyond our control, but uselessness has us pointing the finger directly at ourselves. We deem ourselves as not good enough to have any effect at all… and it’s a dangerous game for our psychological and emotional wellbeing. Why...
by Jaffor Bhuiya Sadness, hopelessness, irritability, a loss of interest and focus in the activities you enjoy most… we all know the basic symptoms of depression by now. But can depression make you sick? Yes. In fact it’s connected to a host of physical symptoms. This might explain why, according to the Mental Health Foundation,...
by Liz Szalai General postpartum care has a focus on physical health, and watching out for signs of postpartum depression. While resting up and watching out for the baby blues are very important, are there other things that need to become part of the conversation? What else should you take into account when planning your...
by Andrea Blundell Yes, we might be adults with a big career, or seen as very responsible by our peers. But that does not mean we have mature relationships when it comes to love. In fact some of us revert to little more than manipulative children with our partners. What do mature relationships really look...
By Andrea Blundell Not sure if you are stressed or managing? The body doesn’t lie, goes the saying, and when it comes to stress ‘general adaptation syndrome’ is a tell all. What is general adaptation syndrome? General adaptation syndrome, or ‘GAS’, is a fancy way of describing the biological chain of reactions that stress triggers...
by Claudia Cole Do you remember the last time you felt truly relaxed? Without an overwhelming sense of guilt? Or the ongoing urge to be productive in some way? If your answer is no, you’re not alone. Many of us don’t know how to relax. What Is Relaxation? Relaxation is more than just lounging on...
by Claudia Cole Sometimes feel bad about your body? Or struggle with negative thoughts about your appearance? But know that Instagram and TikTok aren’t ‘real’ and tell yourself you know better than to let social media and body image be a thing for you? It could be affecting your mental health more than you think....
by Claudia Cole Like many soon-to-be students, I couldn’t wait to start university and relish in my first taste of freedom. I was told to expect the best years of my life, that I would make unforgettable memories and lifelong friendships. Nowhere had anyone bought up mental health at university. The university dream vs reality...
Many studies have shown that autistic people are more likely to identify as LGBTQ+ than neurotypical people. What is possibly behind this autism and LGBTQ+ link? And how does being autistic and being part of the LGBTQ community impact a person? Writer Kylie Noble explores. Autism and sexuality A 2021 study led by the University...
by Andrea Blundell Often feel completely misunderstood? And it frustrates to you? To the point you find yourself accusing partners or friends by asking, “And how well do you me, anyway?”. Learning how to communicate so that you are seen and heard can end this cycle of pushing others away for not ‘getting’ you. Does...
Andrea M. Darcy
May 17, 2022
Anxiety & stress, Counselling, Depression, Self Esteem
