The first stage of counselling involves the client talking through their concerns whilst the counssellor listens and makes sure that they understand. The client needs to feel heard and not judged. With young people this can involve using puppets, paintsor sand. In order to enter the clients world the relevant materials need to be used […]
The key to finding a competent divorce coach is researching your coach’s background – What are their expertise what do they specialise in. Whether it’s law, finance or counselling and deciding if it will lend itself to helping you navigate your divorce. Some divorce coaches only have experience of being divorced themselves. Now do not […]
There as some basic fundamentals that need to be in place in order for therapy to be effective, The most important being trust in the relationship. Once they are then in place the work can be start and change can be effective The client will be helped to find out and to exercise more of […]
I work wit a lot of stressed out employees. They often enter into my practise reluctant or even see Counselling/Coaching as a last resort. Below is a testimonial from one such beautiful lady. “I started counselling to address depression and anxiety via a recommendation from my employer, and I was dubious having had poor experiences […]
What is a sociopath, you may be wondering? Sociopaths are “people with a personality disorder manifesting itself in extreme antisocial attitudes and behaviour”. They aren’t just rapists or serial killers you see on televisions. They can be more than that and are all around you, disguised as your family members, friends, colleagues, and even someone […]
Pots I ask you what do you do for self-care? What is self-care you ask? I was not taught that at school, I was taught Maths, English, Science even Religious Education but not self-care, what is it? Well, let me share with you one of the world’s best kept secrets. If you visualise metaphorically you […]
Whether it is short-term or long-term, the impact of stress can be devastating, not just for you but also for your family and friends. Stress is a normal human response to any incident that upsets the balance of your life. This means that even happy, positive events such as a promotion at work or your […]
Couples counselling (which can be referred to as marriage guidance) is a form of therapy that looks to improve communication and resolve issues within an intimate relationship. How it works We offer relationship counselling and psychotherapy appointments at our locations in Warwick Stratford Upon Avon and Birmingham. If you are currently in a relationship you may decide to […]
I have been working with a client in Stratford Upon Avon who is experiencing Stress and Anxiety. She has recently moved to Warwickshire and has been experiencing a sense of isolation. I have been seeing her now for 4 sessions and the progress she has made is incredible. We have looked at what triggers her […]
When we experience trauma or extreme stress the back part of the brain shuts down, with the fight, flight or freeze mechanism. This is when an individual is faced with danger. The other part of our brain will be on “hyper arousal and vigilant” in readiness for an alarm to go off. This is how […]
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