Loss and Grief
When we experience loss it is crucial that we grieve. Loss comes in many different ways. Some are easily recognisable, for example:... Read More
Stella Goddard
BA (Hons) Counselling, Registered MBACP (Accred)
Registered AMemACC Registered MNCS (Acc)
Counsellor
Welcome to my blog
Relationships and Boundaries
Healthy boundaries are crucial in all our relationships. Do you find it difficult to build and maintain healthy relationships and are not sure why this... Read More
Inner Peace
In my clinical work as a Counsellor I often ask people what they are looking for – what it is that they want from counselling.... Read More
Boarding School
When you see or hear the words ‘Boarding School’ I wonder what thoughts, images or memories spring to mind? Is this something you have experienced?... Read More
Low Self Esteem
Self-esteem is really important and is about how we value ourselves. Sometimes people have low self-esteem – this may be due to difficult circumstances in... Read More
Depression
I have noticed that the words ‘I feel depressed’ are sometimes used socially and not always accurately. Clients who have had depression have told me... Read More
Couples Counselling
When we are first in a special couple relationship everything seems to be wonderful. We may think that the other person is perfect and perhaps... Read More
Anxiety and Stress
Anxiety and stress can be debilitating and profoundly affect our psychological health and ability to manage our difficulties. Often people work long unsociable hours... Read More
Anger Management
Anger, in common with all our emotions, is influenced by our thoughts about an event which then lead to our behavioural response. If we... Read More
The importance of good communication
Good communication is vital in all of our relationships. Jeremy Holmes in his book The Search for the Secure Base says ‘Our physical and psychological... Read More
Childhood Sexual Abuse
The news in the UK in 2015 is full of stories of childhood sexual abuse. Is this something that society has always experienced or does... Read More