My counselling blog
Here you'll find a range of articles full of interesting information
The art of communication
I was travelling by train to London in the rush hour one morning, thankful that I don’t have to commute on a regular basis.
The train was packed as usual but despite the fact that it was...
Work-related stress
The recent sacking of Chelsea Football Club Manager Andre Vilaas-Boas has highlighted the immense pressures that top level football club managers are under.
Pressure comes from every side...
Therapy via Gardening
Ask any gardener why they enjoy gardening and time again they will say that it makes them feel good. The health benefits of being outdoors, breathing in fresh air and doing physical work can...
Give voice to your feelings
If you’ve ever thought about joining a choir but felt apprehensive, watching the success of Gareth Malone’s Military Wives’ Choir on BBC 2 recently may well have given you the push you needed....
Shining a light – on Counselling
You might have seen an article in the press recently about how scientists at Oulu University in Finland have discovered that shining a light in your ears can brighten your mood -possibly a great...
Stress in the workplace
According to a recent survey by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, stress has become the main cause of long-term sickness absence in the British workplace. The number of stress-...
Homesickness
If you're heading off to university or college for the first time this autumn you are probably feeling both excited and anxious about moving to a new area and meeting new people.
Juggling...
Free counselling consultation sessions
Nowadays people generally have a better idea about what counselling involves than they did say 20 years ago. For example, you won't be expected to lie on a couch and talk about your dreams...
Welcome to my revamped website!
If you're a returning visitor, then you'll probably notice that the site has been given a much needed upgrade.
It has been re-programmed so that it's now easier for me to manage content on...
