Being able to deal with change is essential to our happiness. Most of us are good at some aspects of it, and not so good at others. We might be early adopters of technology, and eagerly welcome the latest version of iphone, blackberry, ipad, android tablet or laptop. The benefits of which means that we […]
How our thoughts can influence our mood? Much of our thoughts occur automatically, which is a good thing, as we don’t generally have to work too hard to do daily or routine tasks like getting up, getting dressed, eating breakfast, getting to work etc. And, it can be a bad thing, because they are so […]
ABC of CBT Despite the ongoing publicity and debate around CBT as a treatment of choice for depression, anxiety and other mental health issues, it is not a new fad, or latest trend in counselling and therapy. It is an established and evidence based set of therapeutic practises, that has integrated ideas and theories from […]
The reason for writing this blog is to provide ongoing support to current and past clients, and anyone struggling to develop a more resilient mindset to deal with life’s challenges. If I haven’t worked with you, I have 15 years counselling experience, as well as psychological wellbeing, life coaching and training, both in the NHS […]
I started my journey as a counsellor in a breeze block outhouse in Stirling University in 1978, the home of the student volunteer counselling service, known then as ‘Niteline’. Most of us were psychology students, equipped with good intentions, insomniac tendencies and a willingness to help. In exchange we got free tea and biscuits and […]