Counselling Articles
Tried positive thinking and affirmations? Read all the advice about self confidence? But deep down still are left feeling not good enough? Feeling inadequate is one thing to understand mentally. But to actually change it and stop beating yourself up requires some serious inner work. Why? Low self-worth often stems from very deep-rooted issues. This becomes clear looking at the...
Not sure if you are or are not depressed? Learn about the different types of depression and what depression symptoms to look out for. [Too depressed to continue, and need to talk to someone who understands? Book a Skype therapist today, be talking as soon as tomorrow.] What you need to know about types of...
There are so many articles about Asperger Syndrome. But what is it really like to live with? In December 2016 Piers Tyson* was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, now officially called autism spectrum disorder or ASD here in the UK. This is his story. *name changed for privacy Receiving the Diagnosis When the psychologist told me...
Do you try really hard in relationships? Only to find yourself asking, “why have you hurt my feelings when I have done nothing to deserve it?” Let’s look at why other people always let you down. [Feel overwhelmed by life and totally alone and misunderstood? Our Skype counsellors are here for you. Book today, talk...
Do your low moods and anxiety tend to hit every month, then suddenly disappear? Leaving you wondering if you are bipolar, or something similar? And do you suffer worse pre-menstrual tension (PMT) than anyone you know? You might have PMDD. [Are your out-of-control mood swings ruining your life? Want to talk to someone who can help? Book...
We all know when someone is using outright manipulation, like promising us money if we do what they want. But many forms of manipulative behaviour are far more subtle. Are you guilty of one or several of these 9 types of manipulative behaviour? [So used to manipulating others to like you that you don’t know...
Living with the idea that ‘my parents hate me’ is very hard. It leaves us with very low self-esteem. Why would someone bring us into the world only to be unkind to us, or leave us feeling abandoned? [Suffering anxiety or depression about family issues? Feel alone? Book a therapist you like at a price...
The NHS identifies the main ingredients of mental wellbeing as connection, staying active, always learning, giving to others, and being mindful. How are you unknowingly sabotaging these steps? [Worried your mental wellbeing is out of control? Need to talk? Book with one of our Skype therapists today, get help as soon as tomorrow.] 1. Being...
Do you draw a blank when people ask you how you feel? Are you often accused of not understanding others, or not showing enough empathy? Even when you tried your best? You might have a personality trait called alexithymia. [Does trying to understand others leave you lost and depressed? Want to talk to someone who...
You have a nice job, friends, money in the bank. You should be feeling great. So then why do I feel bad if my life is so good? What is the matter with me? And what can I do about it? [Feel so bad you aren’t sure you can carry on? Book with us today,...
