On holiday recently, I went to the bar mid afternoon for a cocktail. Waiting patiently to be served, I noticed an irate man approaching with two full glasses of beer in his […]
Coping with Anger
The Gratitude List
How often do we pause in our busy stressful lives to take a moment to appreciate what we have, rather than be constantly striving for more? Being thankful and counting our blessings […]
Quick ways to Boost Your Self Esteem
Self esteem is about how we view ourselves, both emotionally and how we see ourselves as people. The way we judge ourselves if you like. It’s our own assessment of our worth […]
Autumn Blues
I struggle with this time of year. Although I like the idea of Bonfire night, Halloween and Christmas, I can’t say I’m jumping around with glee. Summer is over and I love […]
Becoming a Counsellor
One morning, just after Christmas 2000, I decided that I wanted to become a counsellor. Yes, just like that. I think I was reading an article in a paper about the incredible […]
Animals – The Best Therapy.
I was reading an article in The New York Times the other day about cats as therapists. Not cats with clipboards asking about our relationships with our mothers you understand, but […]
Fuerteventura, A Piece of Paradise.
Counting down the days to this holiday, I thought about how perfectly lovely it would be to be back on the beach in Fuerteventura, and I was right. This place never disappoints. Walking […]
Take a Break and Recharge
I’m on holiday at the moment and it is FABULOUS! All my work cares and worries have disappeared. I’m sleeping better and longer, I wake every morning without anxiety, I’m relaxed and completely […]
Children Leaving Home to go to University
This morning, my daughter is off to University to start her second year. She has been with me here all summer and I’m trying really hard not to cry. I’m almost managing […]
Stop People Pleasing
“I can’t tell you the key to success, but I can tell you the key to failure is trying to please everyone” – Ed Sheeran Over breakfast this morning I said to […]
