Behaviours that fuel anxiety: 10 Common mistakes to avoid.
Behaviours that fuel anxiety: Common mistakes to avoid.
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10 ways nature can help improve your mental health
Sunshine is finally here. The sun helps us all feel more energised and happier. The yellow fields and daffodils, allows us to start enjoying the outdoors and appreciate nature. It is helpful for us to spend more time in nature as it is a powerful resource that can help improve our mental health and well-being. Nature has been shown to have many benefits for mental health, including reducing stress and anxiety, improving mood, and promoting feelings of well-being.
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How immediacy works in the counselling room
Immediacy is a powerful therapeutic technique that involves the therapist bringing their own thoughts, feelings, and reactions to the forefront of the therapeutic conversation.
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Endings in therapy
As a counsellor, forming a therapeutic relationship with a client is a deep and meaningful experience. Throughout the course of counselling, a bond is formed between the counsellor and the client, built on trust, mutual respect, and empathy. When the counselling relationship comes to an end,
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Am I a good enough counsellor?
Imposter syndrome in counsellors and how to overcome it.
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Building Trust and Ethics: The Importance of a Psychotherapy Contract
As a professional counsellor, ethical responsibilities are of utmost importance in ensuring the well-being and trust of our clients. An important aspect at the beginning of therapeutic work is a written psychotherapy contract. A written counselling contract ensures transparency and that clients are aware of the way we work. This article will explain how I
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Reflection of an intergrative counsellor
Reflection of an Integrative Counsellor: Growth, Change, and the Power of the Process When I first became a counsellor, my focus was outcome-driven—I wanted to make a difference. My goal was to help clients create better lives, and I worked hard, often seeking reassurance that I was making an impact. Over the past few years,
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The growth of a counsellor…..
I have been a counsellor for 15 years. I have grown and developed. This blog post looks at what has changed and how I have grown.
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BACP Senior Accreditation
I have gained my senior accreditation. Accreditation has been controversial in the world of counselling. Let me share with you how I see it as part of my professional development and growth.
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Value of Complex Trauma Training
Last year, I attended complex trauma training delivered by Dzmitry Karpuk, which focused on stage 1 of Herman’s three stage model of trauma recovery and described ways of ensuring safety and stabilisation in the counselling room. I was curious about learning new ways to work with trauma. Although I am an experienced counsellor, my exposure
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