From the moment we are born, we have an innate drive to be in relationship to others. No man is an island and being in relationship with others enables our needs to be met. Hollywood has a lot to answer for. They make finding someone to love seems so easy when in...
It is a fact of life; there will be times when we need help, be it emotional, physical, or just having someone understand what might feel difficult or challenging. These are moments in time which reveal who is there, and who is absent. Establishing who you can and...
Gemma Antcliffe counselling has moved! For any clients coming to visit me, not much has changed. I am still based in Ripon, working from a home-based practise. I work with adults who are experiencing difficulties and are struggling with their emotional wellbeing. ...
We are all familiar with the notion, you are what you eat. It’s a straightforward concept; what you put into your body has a direct impact on your physical health. When it comes to our mental health, it is no different. In our daily stream of consciousness, thoughts...
I want you to imagine you are struggling. Perhaps work is challenging, or you are experiencing difficulties in your relationship. Maybe money is tight, or you are struggling with never getting time to yourself. You could be finding any number of things difficult,...
Self-care seems to be the new buzzword. But do we really understand what self-care is and when we need to do it? Many of us tune into the need for self-care when our emotional wellbeing is poor, but it is most effective when it is treated as a preventative measure. ...
