Suicide is tragic and leaves an unforgettable impact on so many people. A very public death through suicide has huge ripple effects. Now with social media, we all have a voice. We can all express how we feel and what or who is to blame but the truth is we just do not know. We should not assume…
Binge eating is not something only overweight people do. It’s also not something that just adults or just women do. It is something that can impact youngsters – girls and boys, women and men of all shapes and sizes. In my experience of helping clients to stop bingeing, it is an emotional issue which can come about for…
I see an increasing number of youngsters in my therapy business. Often one of the reasons for this is due to the feeling of pressure to achieve certain grades at school. I appreciate that the pressure comes from a number of sources such as teachers, peers, themselves and, in some cases, parents. They may also feel pressure to…
I wonder if being a parent now is tougher than ever or has parenting just evolved? I was talking to a friend only this morning about parenting nowadays compared to when we were youngsters. Back then emotions were generally not spoken about or dealt with and emotional intelligence was more basic. I believe this is because…
Anxiety is something that many people experience and, although the symptoms are generally the same, the reasons underpinning the anxiety can be vast. Some of the factors that result in anxiety can be: Lack of self esteem Lack of self confidence Suffering trauma / loss Experience bullying Financial difficulties Relationship problems Lack of self-value Brought up in…
Who knows how big mental health will be in 10 years time if we do not focus more on today’s youth. Areas that help children become mentally healthy adults include: High self esteem and confidence A balance perspective on life Being active – especially outdoors Learn to understand managing money early in life Healthy nutrition…
What is a Personality Disorder? How everyone one of us perceives the world, our thoughts, attitudes, feelings and responses are all part of our personality. Personality Disorders are generally defined as a distinguishable set of characteristics, patterns and behaviours that constitute our character or individuality. The signs are a deeply ingrained and rigid pattern of thinking and behaviour in certain situations. In…
I have to confess that I have often been astonished at the dramatic changes within my clients. Often people in deep states of depression notably uplifted after just one session. Increasingly more people are seeking holistic ways to be healthy – mentally, physically and emotionally. In fact all three go together, each impacts the other…