Literally speaking, animus possession describes a situation in which a woman may have become dominated by the masculine aspects of her personality. Instead of our gendered personality being balanced it becomes stuck. Animus possession refers to a state in which … Read More
Are you struggling with feelings of rejection? The fear of rejection is a basic human anxiety. How secure our relationships are, how we develop a sense of belonging, these experiences are fundamental to knowing how we fit into our families … Read More
My mother always tells me to smile and put on a happy face. She told me I had a purpose… to bring laughter and joy to the world. Arthur Fleck How well do you know your shadow? Sometimes a person … Read More
There are so many different types and styles of counselling that it can be hard to know where to start, or how to make sense of all the different options, styles, counsellors and websites. Here are some ideas to keep … Read More
Good communication is central to developing strong relationships with partners, children and work colleagues. The more we can understand the barriers to communication that we can unknowingly put between us and other people, the more we may be able to … Read More
Survivor guilt is a term that refers to a complex set of feelings that develop when someone has survived an event that has had serious consequences for others. By surviving the event the survivor feels they have done something wrong. … Read More
Person centred values put the values of the individual client at the centre of the therapeutic relationship. The client’s privacy and confidentiality are key to how work develops. Fundamental to this approach is the recognition that the client, their needs … Read More
Feeling overwhelmed immobilises us. We don’t feel safe and we start to shut down which makes things worse. If you can find a way of feeling safe again, then things can start to improve. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Breathe slowly, … Read More
Mental health is getting a lot of attention. On balance that is probably a good thing. It is much better than mental health being a subject that is banished to attics, asylums and hospitals. It is better that mental health … Read More
I thought Alastair Campbell’s contribution to the current films on mental health (BBC2 Alastair Campbell: Depression and Me) was rather interesting. The impression is of someone who has lived for most of his life battling with depression. Where did the … Read More