When looking at therapy, it’s easy to think that one size fits all. But people have different personalities, different ways of thinking, and different things that help them feel safe. It can feel confusing to decide which type of therapy might be right. A quick search online can bring up ten or more different approaches, so how does someone know where to start? This article looks at creative counselling and gives a sense of what it can be like. What is counselling? Counselling can be...

The Five Myths That Are Unhelpful to Mental Health As we are approaching Mental Health Month, I thought it might be helpful to look at some common myths and misconceptions around mental health. These are based on things I often hear both inside and outside the counselling room. Myth 1: Counselling is for those who are in crisis Although therapy can, of course, be helpful for those who are in crisis, the truth is that many people seek counselling for a variety of different reasons....

How to Thrive Your Way: Embracing Self-Care Without the Pressure We've all been there - scrolling through social media, reading self-care tips, and feeling like we're doing it all wrong. But here's the thing: there's no one-size-fits-all approach to self-care. Every day, we learn and experience something new, and that's what makes life so beautiful. Today, I learnt to challenge a negative experience and trust my own knowledge of self-care to settle intrusive thoughts. It wasn't about...