Do I need counselling or am I just overreacting? This is one of the most common questions people sit with before they get in touch. ‘Maybe I’m making a fuss.’ ‘Other people have it worse.’ ‘I should be able to deal with this myself.’ I hear this a lot. Reaching out for counselling can feel […]
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Worrying is something we all do when we feel uncertain about the future or dwell on past mistakes. Worrying fuels anxiety. Worrying feels a pointless activity that serves no practical purpose. We need to let go of unnecessary worry and learn to live in the moment. By doing so, we can enjoy the present moment
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Behaviours that fuel anxiety: Common mistakes to avoid.
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Do you need tools to manage your anxiety? Wouldn’t it be great if, at times when you want to avoid situations or people, you could pick out a tool to help you? Imagine that when anxiety strikes, you try a technique and it eases that anxious feeling. You can then get on with your life,
Why write a therapeutic journal? Therapeutic journal is aimed at helping you, the writer, to understand yourself.. It can take you on a journey where you discover the ‘real’ you. It starts to help you understand how your think and learn about your emotions. It can also help you unpick your problems and start
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Living with psoriasis can affect how confident a person feels outside of the home. It can affect both social and work situations. Whilst many people may not notice or comment on the psoriasis, unfortunately some can be rude and say hurtful things, ask personal questions or simply stare. This often leads to people with psoriasis
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A new acquisition in our therapy room that I rent from cornerstone has been the book All birds have anxiety by Kathy Hoopmann. This anxiety book is there for clients to browse at. All birds have anxiety is aimed at children but I feel it is an useful and fun read for anyone experiencing anxiety
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I worry what people think of me I can’t do that as people may judge me! No-one likes me. What happens if I’m rejected? Sound familiar? These are common statements that I often hear my clients say. Often clients judge themselves on how popular they are or they will spend a lot of time worrying
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What are panic attacks? Panic attacks are common, occurring in at least five per cent of the population. Many clients come to me who have experienced panic attacks. A common remark is that clients feel their panic attacks are misunderstood and dismissed by other people. Panic attacks are not signs of weakness
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Experiencing stigma of mental health The other month, I was in a meeting of a social group. One member (who I shall call Katie) was told the group that they were physically unwell. The general response from the group was advising Katie to take it easy with a few people offered to help her out
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