Methods for dealing with anxiety If you are dealing with anxiety remember that you are not the only one, there are 8.2 million cases of anxiety in the UK alone. There are millions of people like you who struggle with daily tasks that may seem simple to others. People who may be afraid to even…
Marriage crisis? Try these 5 simple steps Divorce rates have increased by 5.8% over recent years with many more over-50s couples untying the knot. Although you may feel that your marriage is coming to an end, you could just be in a rough patch. A marriage crisis doesn’t have to be the end of…
Building an anger management routine A startling 65% of office workers say they have experienced rage during work. More than one in ten people say they have problems controlling their anger. Many people have trouble with anger management, but that doesn’t mean you have to let it consume you. Don’t let yourself become a…
Overcoming sexual abuse with therapy In England, one in five women over the age of sixteen has experienced sexual assault and in the UK alone, 12,000 men are raped every year. The trauma resulting from sexual assault can follow a person around from the day it happens for many years after. However, an event…
Coping with career related stress In the past year, over 12.5 million people have taken days off work due to work related stress, depression and anxiety. Like many mental health issues, it’s a common problem that is barely spoken about within society. Whether its caused by having a large workload, lack of support, or issues…
Effective ways to fight depression and anxiety Approximately 1 in every 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health issue each year with 1 in 6 people in England experiencing a common mental health problem in any given week. This clearly demonstrates how widespread depression and anxiety is in the UK as the…
The most effective ways to deal with loss Throughout my career, I have helped a variety of people come to terms with grief and loss in my bereavement counselling sessions in Stretton, and because of this, I understand the necessary steps that need to be taken for the period to pass as painlessly as possible.…
When your relationship is on the rocks it can be hard to see a positive solution. It can affect your whole life and before you know it you can find yourself struggling to do the things you need to do – like go to work, get out of bed and even shower. Regardless of what…
Why Stress Management is Essential Whether you are struggling with a large workload, finding your studies too much or fighting to keep your relationship alive, having stress management techniques in your life is helpful in keeping you happy and healthy. Stress may not feel like a big deal and you probably think you just need…
What makes A Good Ending in Therapy? Relationships are hard work and when they end people can feel devastated. A secure therapeutic ‘alliance’ often helps clients find a more constructive way to say “goodbye”. But to do this, counsellors must focus on the end of therapy as a phase rather than a single event, as…