Counselling Articles
“Who am I”? It’s a question that can send the best of us down a rabbit hole. Do we have to have a self identity, even? And what if your sense of self is weak, or even non-existent? [Feel like you are lost and have no idea who you are? Need someone to talk to,...
Here’s the first and most important thing you need to know about malignant narcissism – it is not an official diagnosis. You cannot go to a psychiatrist and be diagnosed. So then what is a malignant narcissist, and do they even really exist? [In a relationship with someone abusive and need help? Talk to a...
Can you change your life fast in a few therapy sessions? Arriving with a life’s worth of problems and expecting them to be solved in a fraction of the time that they were created is unrealistic. Change is a long haul process that requires time, commitment, and effort. That said, there are certainly things you...
Mental health is a buzzword lately. But what is mental health, exactly? And what misunderstandings about mental health do you need to watch out for? [Worried about your mental health and need to talk to someone, soon? Book one of our Skype therapists now and be talking as soon as tomorrow.] What is mental health?...
Taking party drugs to have fun on the weekend, but then feeling low the rest of the week? Party drugs can actually leave some of us with very real cases of anxiety and depression. Or, if you already had mental health issues, leave you worse off then when you started. [Feeling shattered by life and...
It is a thought you keep to yourself because it feels dark and shameful. “Why does nobody like me?” And the more you think it, the more you are sure that it’s hopeless. You’ll never be appreciated. You might smile on the outside and pretend you are okay, but inside you feel lost, alone, and scared....
Not sure what to do or say around a family member with an eating disorder? It’s normal to want to help someone with an eating disorder, but it’s crucial you approach it in the right way. 1. Treat him or her like a normal person. The best way to encourage someone to see themselves as...
It’s that time of year when many of us feel low. Why is that? How can you spot the signs of Christmas depression? And what can be done? [At an all-time low and need help, fast? Book a Skype therapy session now and be chatting with a friendly, experienced counsellor as soon as tomorrow.] Why...
Have you heard about keeping a ‘self help journal’? But found it hard to believe writing about your daily life would help with your anxiety and depression? Journalling can be far more than logging events. Let’s look at new ways you can use journalling to ease anxiety and depression, as well as many other benefits. [Feel...
Complex PTSD (CPTSD or c-PTSD) is a relatively new diagnosis. It describes the experience of those who suffered ongoing and inescapable trauma that has left them with long—term emotional, mental, and physical side affects. [Is your adult life an endless mess because of childhood trauma? Need someone to talk to? Our Skype therapists help you...
