Often we find ourselves placed into set roles within a family. A friend commented recently….. ’Why am I the one in my family that arranges everything and everyone turns to - from my own children to my parents and siblings. Lately I have started to feel very...

Unlike our physical health, it is very common for people experiencing emotional discomfort to put off seeking help, and there are a multitude of reasons for this. The ‘stiff upper lip’ approach to life is something that has been embedded in British culture for years;...

Contacting a counsellor and going along to that first session can be quite an anxiety-provoking experience; opening up and talking about the things that are on your mind and worrying you to a complete stranger is daunting. You may be feeling quite vulnerable and hold...