Tag: therapy
Why do people seek counselling?
This seems an obvious question to me, but people often ask me why people go to therapy. For those that have never sought out a therapist, this post may be useful in explaining how therapy can be hugely beneficial. Problems that therapy can improve: Relationships […]
Life is messy
I’ve seen many new clients recently and it always amazes me learning about people’s experiences and life stories. People are incredible, so resilient and strong in the face of adversity. No one seems to escape trouble – whether it’s affairs and heartbreak, deception, lack of […]
What makes a good counsellor?
I have often wondered what the magic ingredients are that make a good counsellor. I always knew that qualifications alone would not make a good counsellor. I had seen it for myself, people with academic qualification but who had no people skills at all. No […]
Myths about Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Myths about Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Myth: CBT emphasizes the power of positive thinking Fact: CBT emphasizes the importance of realistic thinking. It reduces anxiety by replacing unrealistic, exaggerated thinking with more accurate realistic evaluations. Myth: CBT is slow and can take many […]
10 Signs of good therapy
10 Signs of good therapy Good rapport A good therapist will make you feel at ease. They will not judge you nor will they tell you what to do. When you feel safe and accepted and feel you could tell your therapist anything, you […]
Tips on how to get the most therapeutic value out of psychological therapy
Tips on how to get the most therapeutic value out of psychological therapy You are emotionally struggling – weighed down by different feelings or profound sadness/anxiety/hopelessness.. you might have been going through a number of things that life threw at you from left, right […]
Life isn’t fair
Life isn’t fair Today I am feeling fed up. Despite all of my CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Training) training, there are some days when life just makes me weary. Having the tools and the knowledge to manage life does not necessarily make life easier all […]
