Blog | Peterborough | True Perspective Counselling

Aug 21, 2020
2 min

Breaks- testing the secure base

As of tomorrow I am on holiday for a week. Breaks are so important on many levels. Unless you work shifts, every week most people have a...

Aug 14, 2020
3 min

You are more than a grade... but is this grade even mine?

This year has been incredibly difficult for A-level students. With students unable to sit exams due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this has...

Aug 7, 2020
4 min

Don't call me a millennial...

Call me a millennial a couple of years back and that's the response you would have got- "I'm not a Millennial". Actually Rosie.... yes...

Aug 2, 2020
1 min

How to Deal With Comparison

Here’s some tips on how to cope with comparison. 1. Source: What is it that’s making you feel inadequate...

Jul 31, 2020
2 min

Comparison; always wanting more...

I wonder how much comparison fuels unrealistic expectations? I wonder whether comparing yourself to others has increased with social...

Jul 24, 2020
4 min

Why does miscarriage often remain a secret?

Well this is a little different from my usual posts! This is something I've been thinking about writing for a while and wasn't sure where...

Jun 16, 2020
1 min

Love is love

Sadly for a long time conversion therapy was practised in the U.K. I’m not sure about whether it still occurs elsewhere, I imagine it...

May 30, 2020
2 min

You can choose to not fire the second arrow

“The Buddha once asked a student, “If a person is struck by an arrow, is it painful?” The student replied , “It is.” The Buddha then...

May 13, 2020
1 min

Useful resource for coping with anxiety and depression during COVID-19

CPFT have created some amazing videos to help support those struggling with anxiety and depression during COVID-19. This first episode...

May 11, 2020
2 min

Stay connected, express emotions and gain insight through online counselling.

In light of yesterday’s announcement by the prime minister I am continuing to offer counselling sessions online only at present. Part of...

Apr 16, 2020
2 min

The sun will shine again

I’ve allowed myself some space to feel the more “negative” emotions like frustration, anger, worry, sadness as I feel it’s really...

Apr 7, 2020
2 min

Power of spaces

There has been a lot of talk in the media about working from home and I'm sure you've spoken about it with friends. For some people it...

Mar 31, 2020
2 min

An introduction to 'defenses'

Ever heard someone say "stop being so defended", "gosh your so defensive"... Psychological defense mechanisms are methods by with we get...

Mar 29, 2020
1 min

Thank you NHS

To say thank you and to connect with people locally I want to offer a free standalone Skype/ zoom session to anyone working the NHS in...

Mar 25, 2020
2 min

Coping strategies

Social distancing and self isolation may draw emotions out of you that you are not used to. Often we can busy ourselves through life as a...

Mar 24, 2020
2 min

How to speak to children about social distancing

Some children may find it easier than others to adjust to the new restrictions in place to help manage COVID-19. Where possible, ensure...

Mar 20, 2020
1 min

The counselling relationship

This week has been a testing week for a lot of people. COVID-19 panic has led to empty shelves in shops, uncertainty of the future,...

Mar 16, 2020
2 min

Keeping counselling practice safe during COVID-19 outbreak

In light of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak measures are being taken to ensure the safety of clients. If you are experiencing...

Mar 10, 2020
2 min

Endings

Endings. That word will provoke different feelings in everyone. Often the way we feel towards an ending reflects the experience we have...

Mar 9, 2020
1 min

Thank you!

A big thank you to everyone who has helped me with my counselling practice. It has been a dream of mine for a long time and it’s exciting...

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