Counselling Articles
by Victoria Stokes In recent years, hobbies have somewhat fallen out of favour, replaced by more passive endeavours like watching TV and scrolling social media. But are we missing out on the benefits of hobbies for mental health? In a nutshell, yes. If you tell yourself you have no time for hobbies, you are overlooking...
Have you often wondered, do therapists have therapists themselves? Have they been in the other chair? Can they really understand what you are going through? Do therapists have to go to therapy? There is no law here in the UK stipulating that qualified and practicing counsellors, psychotherapists, and counselling psychologists have to attend therapy themselves....
By Claudia Cole Does the familiar blue glow of a device make your eyes sore after a day of being behind a screen? But also perhaps give you a feeling of being worn out and depleted, or even a bit low? It’s likely you’re feeling the brunt of digital fatigue. What is digital fatigue? The...
Like the idea of a therapy that is ‘interpersonal’? That helps you improve your relationships and social skills? But confused to see the terms ‘interpersonal therapy’ and also ‘dynamic interpersonal therapy‘ (DIT)? Are they or aren’t they the same thing? What is interpersonal therapy? ‘Interpersonal therapy’, or ‘IPT’, believes that by looking at and improving...
by Victoria Stokes Social pressure can perhaps best be summed up in the iconic words uttered by Rachel in the first season of Friends. “Everyone I know is either getting married or getting pregnant or getting promoted, and I’m getting coffee! And it’s not even for me!” And the pressure can feel worse than ever...
by Andrea Blundell Have adult ADHD? And wondering what your treatment options are when it comes to ADHD medications in the UK? [Not sure you would qualify for a diagnosis? Try our free online ADHD test]. ADHD medications in the UK Medication has come a long way since ‘ADD’ became a recognised diagnosis back in...
When it comes to psychotherapists, counselling psychologists and depression, we can believe they have some magical wand. Where does the truth lie? Lead writer Andrea Blundell explores. Psychologists and depression Turns out that, much as we want therapists to be super humans who can save us from ourselves? They are (gasp!) just people like the...
Heard that women and girls with autism have different symptoms? Is it true? If so, what are they, and why are the signs of autism spectrum disorder different in females? The core autism symptoms Autism, and a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, now covers a very wide variety of behavioural profiles. And each person will...
by Andrea Blundell Opposites attract, right? In some ways, yes. A relationship can have one person who is more assertive than the other, and this can work. But too much passivity in relationships is another story. What is passivity in relationships? Passivity means you do not exert yourself in your relationships, meaning you leave things...
Multitasking was once seen as a desirable talent. But lately it’s been rumoured as counterproductive. Does multitasking really work? And if so, what are the best ways to put it into practise? The meaning of multitasking We assume it means we are doing many different things at the same time. Which is true… if you...
Sheri Jacobson
November 9, 2021
Anxiety & stress, Counselling, Depression, Self Esteem
