The Mother of all Problems; Highlighting the traumas experienced in early motherhood.
Why am I writing this? As a counsellor I listen to peoples stories and help them to write the narrative they wish to moving forward. I...
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- 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...