We often crave for ‘alone’ time on occasion and some of us use it as a mechanism for self-protection where our mind plays tricks on us that we are protecting ourselves. But, when it is forced upon us and our personal freedom is restricted it has an […]
Read more →Self-isolation is the purposeful action of shutting ourselves away from others, be it family, friends or colleagues The need to avoid human interaction with others, whoever they may be. This can cause Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, known as PTSD. PTSD affects around 10% of the population at […]
Read more →Having a healthy relationship takes time. Finding balance between yourself and your relationship has proven tricky. There are some responsibilities that require a certain amount of time no matter what, household chores, bills, kids, career, etc. And somehow you have to find a way after all that […]
Read more →Have you ever experienced hurt or betrayal by your current or ex partner? Do you still feel hurt although the incident may have happened months or years ago? If so, you may have experienced an attachment injury to the bond that you and your partner share. When […]
Read more →According to recent figures, over 60% of girls and young women in the UK have low self-esteem, with just 39% expressing that are confident about their bodies. Low self-esteem isn’t a mental health problem itself, but it can negatively impact our mental health. The more optimistic we feel […]
Read more →Sometimes we are so busy that we forget to look after ourselves or we just don’t know where to begin. We have 4 steps to improve on your self-care in a simple and effective way. Water Hydrating your body with water and several mental and physical health […]
Read more →Anxiety is considered to be a modern phenomenon; something which has grown and expanded in parallel with the other modern afflictions of stress and depression. However anxiety has always existed in sufferers of all ages and from all walks of life. Mild feelings of anxiety are perfectly […]
Read more →Being able to communicate effectively is a vital life skill which can help in a wide range of areas of our life. From work to relationships, being able to communicate our feelings to a variety of people is vital to ensure that we are understood and not […]
Read more →Preparing for significant life events – can a counsellor in Chiswick help you cope better? There are certain events which occur during the course of our life which can be momentous and life-changing. Embarking on a career change, moving house, welcoming a child into the world, will […]
Read more →6 Signs You Need to Seek Counselling in South West London Counselling is a strange thing; one of the most powerful emotions known to humankind is that experienced after a loss whether of a partner, friend, pet or even a much-loved home or job. Like other powerful […]
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