Clients are often surprised by how quickly they can see things once they start looking at the problem objectively rather than emotionally. A big part of the counselling role is helping clients to gain a different insight and perspective. This article is going to explore three possible ways you can seek to think differently and gain a different perspective about situations that are happening in your life right now. Identify fact from fiction We can often get drawn into our thoughts and...

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....