This is from a client to suffering from depression from a young age, however he made some significant life changes, to overcome the illness and start to lead a fulfilling life. Diane is a wonderful, inspiring person who made me feel I was important and could achieve any goal if I put my mind to […]
Critical Incidents and working with trauma in Manchester 2017
Traumatic events are extraordinary, not because they occur rarely, but rather because they overwhelm the ordinary human adaptations to life: Judith Herman I have been in Manchester the last few days (June2017) supporting people affected by the Manchester bombing disaster. I feel so humbled and privileged to have been able to share their experience. These […]
Suicidal thoughts
“Working with Di has been an amazing journey, I feel at welcomed and at ease from the very first session! I started seeing her because I was feeling depressed/suicidal and at an all time low…8 sessions later and I have a renewed lust for life and can see a bright future ahead of me! Di, […]
Why use TLC therapeutic services!
“Di has been amazing. I feel much more resilient when things promised don’t go to plan & have definitely grown in confidence in all my relationships. I have developed a much more positive image of myself and learnt that being a good person doesn’t have to mean constantly pleasing others but instead, taking time for […]
Abusive relationships-Domestic Violence
1.4 million women and 700,000 men, suffered domestic violence last year, ONS. “It reveals a link between poverty and domestic abuse, with women living in the poorest households more than three times more likely to be victims of domestic abuse, than those in higher income families”. Well what about those women in higher income families […]
Depression
If you need help with depression, then life can be difficult for you and you can be in a position where you are struggling with everyday life. Medication can help short term however one to one therapy helps the client identify what issues lead them to depression and equips them with the tools to withdraw […]
Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation is experienced by many people. It affects your health much more deeply than just causing morning meeting drowsiness. Your cells repair themselves more rapidly at night time. The body produces higher levels of human growth hormone, which promotes cellular renewal, and your digestive system gets a break.” So if you skip it, you […]
Being crippled by stress, anxiety, or depression
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 […]
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 […]
Stress
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 […]