Dealing with Infertility It has been estimated that infertility affects one in seven heterosexual couples across the UK. Infertility can result in significant mental stress on both members in a couple; this can then lead to conditions such as depression and anxiety, which, in turn, can wreak havoc on a relationship. As an experienced counsellor,…
How to Live with Domineering Parents Many kids of all ages are under the care of parents who are easy-going, encouraging and love them unconditionally. However, some children aren’t so lucky and can often have to deal with parents who domineer and control their lives, to a point where it leaves them mentally scarred. Parents…
How To Stop Resenting Your Stepchildren It comes as no surprise that marrying into a family can be tough, nerve-racking and fearful, but what isn’t often spoken about is when you resent your now stepchildren. It is understandable that the connection with stepkids is nowhere near to the extent of how you connect with your…
How to Embrace Endings Endings can be scary things, whether it is the end of a job or a relationship. You might have only been dating for a handful of months or working at the same job for ten years, but the fear of something coming to an end can make you feel terrified. We…
Going Through IVF: How to Cope Sometimes, couples can’t fall pregnant naturally and have to seek out help in the form of IVF treatments. In Vitro Fertilisation is the removal of an egg from the woman’s ovaries which is then fertilized with sperm in a lab and returned to the woman’s womb. It isn’t guaranteed…
How Kit Harington has shown that Mental Health matters With Kit Harington recently undergoing treatment at a wellness centre for alcohol use and stress, it reminds us that anybody in any situation can be plagued with mental health issues. Having been on the hit TV-show ‘Game of Thrones’ for nearly a decade, the sudden end…
Living with Autism Living with autism can be a struggle, whether you have this disability yourself or are caring for a child, sibling or parent with it. Whether it is family problems or issues like healthy living, autism can have a significant impact on your day to day life. But you shouldn’t let it consume…
The Connection Between Mental Health and Physical Illness Not everyone knows this, but our body can react to mental health issues and cause physical illnesses and symptoms. This can make daily life a struggle as we not only battle the mental health conditions we face but the often severe and serious physical issues that occur…
Veterans and Mental Health Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the leading causes of veteran suicide in the UK. Military charities estimated 58 veterans took their own life in 2018 due to trauma gained from events during their time in the military. While these are the unfortunate last resorts for some people, we can…
Contracting with Your Counsellor Explained There are many reasons why someone might want to keep their therapy sessions private. Maybe they are embarrassed or ashamed that they are seeking help (something which would be explored in length during the sessions) or perhaps they are attending due to trauma or abuse that they have yet to…