It has now become obvious to all that we, as a global community, are facing a once in a lifetime crisis with the worldwide spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus (aka the Honey Badger virus*). And as a result, many people will feel the effects of Coronavirus Anxiety. First and foremost,…
Before we look at how couple counselling can help with the issues you are experiencing in your relationship, it’s important to recognise how much romantic relationships have changed. Esther Perel describes it as a shift from the Cornerstone Model of your parents. E.g. marriage in their early 20s, family, children and…
Did you know children smile 400 times a day, compared to a meager 20 – 50 times a day for adults? A baby’s smile is triggered by almost anything and everything – even when they are in the womb. So how did so many of us lose this level of spontaneous joy?…
If you are experiencing a stressful life event and struggling to cope you may consider seeing your GP for a mental health care plan (MHCP). And for some people this can be helpful. However, this is not your only option. You also have access to numerous counsellors and psychotherapists with…
Are you or someone you care about experiencing loneliness? If so, you may also be aware of the impact of not having enough social connection is having on your physical, emotional, and mental health. You are not alone. In fact, loneliness has been described by some researchers as epidemic. Particularly for…