Warning – the Negative Effects of Facebook ARE Real
What is the latest verdict about Facebook and our minds? Is it positive, or are the rumours of the negative effects of Facebook true?...
Self Esteem Articles
The Truth About Dieting – 7 Things Psychotherapy Can Teach Us
Dieting - why doesn't it tend to work? It's all in the psychology. Learn the truth about dieting and overeating with these 7 lessons from psychotherapy....
The Truth About Overeating – A Case Study
Who doesn’t eat too much, now and then? But when is overeating not okay? When is it a problem, or even an addiction? And can diets ever really help with overeating, or is there another way? Jane Rudd*, who attended sessions with a CBT practitioner (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and then a counsellor, shares her story...
What’s Wrong With Me?
HOW CAN I FIND OUT WHAT’S WRONG WITH ME? Sometimes we feel as though things just aren’t right emotionally but we can’t put our finger on the problem. We can’t explain what exactly is wrong. It’s often difficult to peel back the layers of our own emotions to find out the answer to what is...
Could You Be Co-Dependent? What Exactly is Co-Dependency?
Co-dependency can occur in many different situations; here we look briefly at what it means to be co-dependent and what we can do to overcome it....
How to Stop the Cycle of Emotional Eating: 4 Practical Tips
We've all experienced emotional eating as food provides a powerful source of comfort. But what happens when your eating habits start to cause you distress?...
University and Depression: A Survival Guide for New Students
It can be tough leaving for university and depression is experienced by a large number of undergraduates. Here are some survival tips to take with you!...
How to Live an Authentic Life: Two Key Practices
Two Key Practices For Living An Authentic Life What is authenticity and why is it difficult to achieve? If you are currently undergoing some kind of counselling or therapy, or trying to improve your emotional life, then you may have come across the word ‘Authentic.’ Being authentic means being true to yourself, being true to...
The Psychology of Eating: How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Food
When someone is struggling with their eating habits, the problem may not be a lack of will to eat healthily but the psychology of eating itself....
Eating Disorders: A Case Example & What to Expect from Counselling
Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa are widely recognised eating disorders. Seeking help to talk about these feelings and exploring the reasons beneath them is paramount to recovery....