What are Counselling Skills? Counselling skills can be used every day whether it is in our job as a helper or just listening to a distressed friend. The art of being listened too can be practised by almost anybody and the effectiveness of being actively listened to can have a huge impact on our lives …
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What is online counselling? Online counselling, e-therapy or writing therapy offers secure therapeutic support through email, skype or instant messaging. Instant messaging and email is an online communication that enables you to keep a written record of your sessions, which is useful if you like writing or have the time to reflect on what has …
Coping with depression is a challenging journey Building a strong support system of friends and family, maintaining a healthy lifestyle through exercise and proper nutrition, and practicing self-compassion can be crucial in managing depression. Engaging in activities that bring joy, setting realistic goals, and gradually making positive changes in one’s routine are also effective strategies …
Stigma around depression Depression is a serious illness which my clients are often ashamed about. They feel there is a stigma attached to depression. This means they become secretive about it, ashamed and embarrassed that it is affecting them. Some even find that their partner will be too embarrassed to talk about their depression to …