Workplace bullying and discrimination
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Depression
Coping with Depression
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
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The signs of Depression
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
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Psoriasis and your mental health
My psoriasis journey Its psoriasis awareness week and thought it would be timely to share my journey with the
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What is Counselling?
Counselling is a therapeutic process in which a trained professional, known as a counsellor, provides guidance and support to individuals facing various emotional, psychological, or personal challenges. Through a confidential and empathetic relationship, counselling helps individuals explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and gain insight into their problems. The ultimate goal of counselling is to
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How to deal with a miscarriage
Miscarriage can be devastating. How do you deal with miscarriage? Miscarriage is often an uncomfortable word and one that people do not like to hear or talk about. Yet it happens to every 1 in 4 women. Almost no-one sees a miscarriage coming and it can come as a terrible blow to women, especially as
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Boosting your low self esteem
Boosting your low self-esteem is essential for a happier and more fulfilling life. When you believe in yourself and your abilities, you’re more likely to set and achieve goals, take on challenges, and handle setbacks with resilience. Boosting your low self esteem will help you build positive relationships, as it allows you to assert your
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Managing life transitions
There is much excitement in my child’s class this week – the eggs they have been watching for 3 weeks had finally hatched! Eight baby chicks greeted us this morning. A quick photograph of their excited faces captured their joy and made me smile all the way home. This excitement made me realise how I
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The unsent letter
Writing therapy is a powerful tool, which can be used both in and out of the counselling room. One method I often use in the counselling room is writing unsent letters. Writing unsent letters is a powerful exercise for individuals to express their deepest emotions and confront unresolved feelings in a safe way. Inspiration and