Anxiety or Relationship Problem? How to Know What Help You Need
Many people cannot pin down the cause of their uneasiness. Is it coming from within them? Or does it arise from ongoing issues with their partner? This confusion often leads to hesitation. They delay seeking support. They fear choosing the wrong path. Before you search for ‘counselling near me’, get a clearer picture to decide […]
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD): The ADHD Anxiety No One Talks About!
Have you ever received a text message that was just a little bit too short, or noticed a friend’s tone change just a little bit, and felt an overwhelming feeling of doom? Maybe you spent the rest of the day worrying about it, thinking you’d done something wrong or that the friendship was coming to […]
Couples and Open Communication
Open communication is a term that is well known, however rarely put into practice by couples. Notwithstanding assumptions about the other being made, tensions are almost always heightened, and nothing gets resolved. Ideally, we can all be transparent, honest, and have a two-way exchange of information where individuals feel safe sharing ideas, feedback, and concerns […]
Are We Just Roommates? Redefining Your Relationship After Years Together
Have you ever looked across the room at your partner and wondered when the two of you stopped feeling like a couple and started feeling more like flat mates sharing a space and a schedule? Many couples feel this, and yet almost no one talks about it. You still care about each other, but something […]
Stress and Alcohol Tendencies: Resolving Issues Within Ourselves
A lot of people enjoy the sway of a Friday night gathering or weekend few glasses of wine to decompress that allows them to relax and not think about the vagaries of the past working week schedule. That is contained and measured within reason. For some individuals societal pressures could be viewed as being frenetic […]
Parenting With Anxiety: Supporting Children While Managing Your Own Fears
Have you ever found yourself worrying about your child’s future, their friendships, or their safety, only to realise that your own fears are clouding the way you parent? It’s a common and challenging experience. You want to be a source of calm and security for your children, but you’re constantly battling an internal storm of […]
Existential Growth and the Transpersonal Journey
After completing my degree in Psychology, I had decided to seek a vocational career in psychotherapy. That was the easy part! I had considered various strains of psychotherapy and after considerable thought, I chose transpersonal psychotherapy. What is transpersonal psychotherapy? I hear you ask. The transpersonal journey of exploration is a life changing endeavour.
Counselling Myths Debunked: it’s not just for “Crazy” People
Only Serious Problems Or “Crazy” People Should Seek Counselling Yes, counselling in Hertfordshire can assist you in resolving significant life problems and traumas, but it can also be helpful in other circumstances. It’s OK when we simply need an objective and non-biased listener to discuss a scenario or thoughts we are experiencing. Seeking assistance for […]
