In general, people know how to keep physically healthy, by exercising, taking vitamins, eating well, etc. However, it seems there is less understanding of how to keep mentally healthy and how to prioritise your psychological wellbeing. We face these psychological wounds more often than physical ones - we experience rejection, failure and loneliness - and … Continue reading The emotional toolkit
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What is Depression?
We all feel sad at times and sadness is a natural reaction and emotion for us to have. Individuals with clinical depression experience long-term low mood accompanied by somatic and cognitive changes. These changes can significantly affect the individual’s capacity to function and complete even basic tasks. The severity is based on the amount of … Continue reading What is Depression?
The importance of self-care
Taking time to look after yourself and your mental health is time well-invested. Here I am going to give you some ideas of what self-care really is and how you can make it work for you. What is self-care? The term “self-care” is used a lot at the moment, but what does it really mean? … Continue reading The importance of self-care
How does counselling work?
Counselling is a type of talking therapy where a trained counsellor will listen to you and help you to overcome any emotional issues you are facing. It could take the form of face-to-face counselling or online counselling (through software like Zoom) or even group counselling. Common issues that cause people to come to counselling include: … Continue reading How does counselling work?
How to find a counsellor
Finding the right counsellor for you is not always a quick process, but it is well worth the time and effort. The better the relationship is between you and your therapist, the more effective the counselling is likely to be. I thought it would be useful to give you a few pointers to help you … Continue reading How to find a counsellor
