We have to break the cycle many women have of ‘needing’ a man in their lives to ‘save’ them. When it is often traced back, it is the abandoned little girl who never felt loved or accepted, wanted or enough. We as children are unable to deal with these emotions, we don’t understand why we […]
What are the stages of Counselling
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 […]
What is the therapeutic relationship?
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 […]
Are you married to a Sociopath?
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 […]
The Pots!!!!
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 […]
Medicaton
When clients are stressed or depressed medication may assist in helping the client to cope initially. However long term changes have to be made in the clients life to ensure a full recovery. Why were they forced to seek medication in the first place? Why have they become depressed/ stresses? These underlying issues need to […]
Health and the Holistic self
Have you ever wondered why some people are always ill and always get colds in winter and others do not ? Well our emotional well being is very linked to our physical well being basically you cannot have one working well without the other. When clients come to me and are feeling depressed, often on […]
Brave enough for Therapy?
Should I contact a counsellor or Life Coach and seek help? This is the question may people struggle with before they finally come to TLC Partners. If you leg was broken or you had a serious illness would you contact you G.P and then go to hospital to rectify the situation. Most people will answer […]