Loss is an inherent part of all human existence and the experience of coping with it is very individual. Loss may mean the death of a loved one, but it can, as […]
Coping with Loss
Homelessness: Don’t Close Your Eyes.
Walking through town this morning and bracing myself against the cold (apparently the coldest day of the year today, and snow coming later this afternoon), I couldn’t help but notice how many […]
Dying to Fit in – Self Harm and Suicide in Young People
I couldn’t help but be moved by the heartbreaking story of the beautiful 14 year old girl who took her own life this week, purportedly due to the pressures of social media […]
A Fear of Flying
Last night I flew from Jersey to Southampton. It’s only a short 40 minute flight and I do it about 3 times a year. As we were coming into land, (and had […]
How to Stop Arguing
🎄Christmas. It’s the season of goodwill, generosity and charity, traditionally spent with friends and family. It is also the season for feuds, squabbles and full blown rows. Emotions run high and the potential for […]
Gambling Addiction
Last night Andy and I were at a casino for the annual Christmas party. I have only been to a casino once before, probably in the early 1990’s, and I have never […]
How to Control Worrying
I have often thought that telling someone to stop worrying is like telling the tide not to come in. Worrying is an integral part of our human make up and worrying about […]
Coping with Anger
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 […]
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 […]
