Why bother with counselling, especially a counselling approach designed with men in mind? The answer is quite simple: you will be more balanced, and better relationships come with more balance. I will not say you will be happier; who knows what...

The answer is quite simple: you will be more balanced, and better relationships come with more balance. I will not say you will be happier; who knows what that means anyway! Nor will I say that you will not have...

Like many mental health issues, depression is often regarded as a non-illness; this could not be further from the truth. Depression is an illness. Unlike some other illnesses, such as diabetes or Meniere’s Disease, depression affects the whole body,...

In recent weeks, it has been interesting to see how much of a jealous lover anxiety can be. Let me explain. In the early days of any relationship, we tend to accept there is a bit of give and take...

There is something central about counselling that is often missed. For many people, counselling has become a place to go to complain about the unfairness of life. I agree life is unfair. The socio-political structures that surround us are...

With so many counsellors sitting in the room straight-laced and distant, it might sound like heresy to suggest counselling should be fun, but in this post, that is precisely what I will argue. Although ‘counselling’ and ‘fun’ may not be...

Online counselling helps restore mental health and build mental fitness. During the pandemic, many counsellors moved to provide online counselling. It was quite a big adjustment for many. As things are opening up again, at least for the present, we are having to...