Is Training the same as Therapy?
Is that an odd question? Is Training the same as Therapy? Well actually there are similarities. For example, in training we are taught how important it is to build rapport …
Coming soon-The Horrors of Communication Breakdown.
The rain was coming down so hard it was almost like driving through a waterfall. Susan could barely see the road in the darkness despite the wipers thrashing across the …
Are inspirational quotes doing you any good?
Well this may seem an odd question, the internet is awash with inspirational quotes. We are being told by inspirational speakers that we should surround ourselves with inspirational quotes. Preferably …
A Testimonial, In Detail
Testimonials are important to all therapists. I thought it would be useful to deconstruct my most recent and one of my best testimonials. This person came to me in distress and we worked through several processes and ideas. They didn’t feel we had made much progress, but I persisted, until one day, not long afterwards, we made a huge leap forwards.
Private therapy- not only can be free, it can save you money!
Private therapy free? Really? Actually, this blog has been entirely inspired by a recent client. He had come to me with various issues, his principal ones were that he wanted …
The value of meditation
I’m sure you’ve heard people extol the virtues of meditation. You may be skeptical of the claims that it helps with all aspects of life. But, the truth is, it …
Sanctuary Meditation. De-stress for the weekend.
I am really pleased to be starting Sanctuary Meditation at the Newbury Wellbeing Centre on March 3rd. These are targeted at all of you who have hard, pressured jobs all …
Are some mental health issues just symptoms of loneliness?
Are low-level mental health issues as simple as loneliness? This is the story of a HR professional with anxiety and self esteem issues. Let’s call him Doug, here is his …
Men and therapy, the cost of ‘the stiff upper lip’.
Men and therapy is an interesting debate. Men do go to therapists and coaches, of course they do. But my observation of the therapy industry that I have experienced is …
New Years Resolutions. How do I make goals work?
New Year’s Goals Well, this is a sensible question considering that most resolutions or goals are broken within the first two weeks of making them. So what’s the problem? Well …