Three main effects Did you grow up in a dysfunctional family? If you never really talk about growing up. It can feel like a sticky subject. You describe your family as difficult, tricky, or complicated. You may have likely lived with caregivers or parents who experienced generational trauma and may have exhibited chemical dependence, mental...
Thinking about Therapy? In 2021/22 1.81million referrals were made to the NHS talking therapy service. This means more people are open to counselling, but that also services cannot keep up with demand. An alternative is private therapy which can be a transformative journey, yet many people grapple with the question, “Do I need therapy?” The...
What is trauma exactly? Trauma often conjures up the image of a terrible accident or incident, or a ‘traumatic experience’. Understanding trauma is paramount for our mental and emotional well-being. It has a profound impact on the brain and body, and produces telltale symptoms. It can be considered as a single event, chronic, and...
Anxiety, can invade your thoughts and ultimately disrupt your life, often uninvited and certainly not welcome. But It’s essential to be aware of the signs that may indicate the presence of anxiety. What are the 5 signs you have anxiety? Here are the 5 signs you have anxiety and some practical tips on how to...
8 Signs of Post Traumatic Growth Post-traumatic stress is commonly talked about. Understandably. This is the effect of prolonged and complex trauma on our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. And it really leaves its mark if unhealed, as a painful wound affecting every aspect of life. Trying to feel safe when safety may never have...
Can counselling help? There is fortunately a lot of discussion around mental health today. From workplace support to podcasts and social media. All explore common mental health conditions like anxiety and depression while offering wisdom on how to feel better. People often suggest therapy, counselling, or talking therapies to help those with common mental health...
9 Signs of Emotional Resilience What is emotional resilience? It is your ability to respond to stressful or unexpected situations. It is being able to ‘bounce back’ and keep going, during difficult times. Life is often unexpected and stressful, but having emotional resilience helps to face these challenges, and keep moving on. 9 Signs of...
Building Better Boundaries What are boundaries? These are guidelines, rules or limits you create for things you will accept as reasonable or safe. These limits can be physical emotional time topics The easiest way to think about a boundary is like a property line. With ‘No Trespassing’ signs. Basically very clear and obvious...
Signs of Emotional Invalidation Do you struggle with expressing yourself? You feel overwhelmed or cry when trying to say what’s going on for you. You wonder why you can’t say how you feel and it leaves you not wanting to share too much. If you find that you say ‘I’m fine’ when asked how you...
Coping strategies for anxiety How do you stop being so anxious? Anxiety is one of the feelings you can have when experiencing a real or perceived threat. It is a natural survival response to keep you safe. Its purpose is to keep you alive. But what if you feel anxious when your life isn’t in...