The cost of keeping secrets

The cost of keeping secrets

One of my most important parts of what I do is allowing someone to tell their story and to be heard.  Often, I find myself asking a question to clarify something, only for the person to pause.  This is then followed by “Well I haven’t told anyone this but….”. During...
How to manage your critical voice

How to manage your critical voice

I have recently binge watched “Couple’s Therapy”, a real-life documentary, charting the path of four couples in counselling.  I was absolutely hooked, curious to see how their stories would unfold. Each episode shows how Dr Orna Guralnik, a Clinical Psychologist and...
A tour of my counselling room

A tour of my counselling room

When you first come to counselling, so many things may be going through your mind. What will the counsellor be like? How do I get to the counselling session? Where is it? Where will I park? What will the room look like? Join me as I take you on a tour of my home-based...
Self-care for parents

Self-care for parents

You are your child’s biggest role model It’s proven that humans learn by modelling themselves on others.  Parents and caregivers play a huge role in childhood development.  Research has shown being a good role model to your child can help them develop empathy, a...
The best gift

The best gift

Recently my back has been playing up.  I have a wonderful Chiropractor who I see regularly to keep things in check, but I must admit, other things have taken priority.  I am now at the point where I cannot sit on the sofa for any duration of time, car journeys are...