Counselling Articles
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...
Heard of expressive arts therapy? But assumed it couldn’t be a serious form of psychotherapy? Think again. It’s a recognised and recommended intervention that requires no previous experience with creativity or art, and is suitable for all ages. What is expressive arts therapy? Expressive arts therapy uses creativity to treat mental health issues, emotional problems,...
by Claudia Cole Social media has become an essential part of modern life, allowing us to keep in touch with the ones we love, discover new connections, and build a sense of community across the globe. But we all know that it isn’t without its downsides. According to The Royal Society for Public Health, rates...
by Victoria Stokes When one year ends and another begins do you set resolutions? Only to feel a crashing sense of failure when those resolutions don’t work out? A better idea, if psychology research is to have a say, would be to spend time recognising personal achievements. The power of recording your personal achievements While...
by Jaffor Bhuiya Loneliness is a leading symptom for mental health issues like depression, and also, unfortunately, for suicide. With statistics from the Mental Health Foundation now showing that three times as many British men than women die from suicide yearly, it’s time we saw male loneliness as the significant threat to men’s health it...
by Victoria Stokes Male mental health is a serious concern in the UK. According to the Mental Health Foundation, around one in every eight men in England has a mental health concern like depression, anxiety or obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). And they are three times more likely to commit suicide as well as three times...
