The impact of difficult family dynamics
This article will reflect on the complexity of family dynamics and being able to recognise when ways of relating are unhealthy or toxic. It will... Read More
The journey
A personal reflection Generally I don’t share personal reflections on my website or social media but an experience has stirred my creativity and I hope... Read More
What can I expect from counselling?
This article will reflect on what brings you to counselling and what you can expect from me. It can be difficult to ask for help... Read More
Why am I procrastinating?
What is procrastination? Procrastination is about delaying doing something even if we know that there may be negative consequences of doing this. Coping with a... Read More
The impact of comparisons with other people
I have noticed that the world is full of comparisons with other people. Just take a look at social media – there are comparisons on... Read More
Trauma changes us
Where does trauma come from? Trauma can have many roots – abuse, separation from our parents at an early age, war, losing a child, trying... Read More
Embracing change
In a few weeks I will be moving my Weybridge Practice to Regus – Hillswood Business Park – Chertsey. This change was unexpected and not... Read More
Am I in a controlling relationship?
This article will reflect on discerning whether a relationship we are in is controlling. This is not always easy to establish for many complex reasons.... Read More
Are you getting your emotional needs met?
As humans we all have a need to be seen, heard and felt. Our emotional needs are meant to be established when we are young... Read More
Am I being stonewalled?
Stonewalling is when a person shuts down and withdraws abruptly from a conversation or relationship. They may leave without warning, ignore messages or phone calls,... Read More