Have you lost your beloved animal companion and maybe feel that people are thinking “Oh pull yourself together – its just a dog!” or a cat or a horse. Anyone who says this has never experienced the unconditional love of a companion animal. Grieving the loss of a pet, whether through disappearance or death can…
It’s that intense exam time of year coming upon us again! Students, children and parents alike grind through months of trying to finish school or college work whilst expected to fit in revision, important birthday parties, pass driving tests, visit future colleges and attend end of year balls! It’s a time of year that many…
We have all heard that hormonal changes during puberty, monthly cycles, pregnancy, post natal and menopause can cause problems. I see clients with anxiety and depression who are often unaware that their symptoms might have been brought on or indeed exaggerated by starting a new contraceptive pill, changing HRT, perimenopause and menopause. Even pre-menstrual tension…
I see many clients with low self-esteem and it is something that I feel passionately about helping. Valuing and respecting yourself is essential for people’s well being. Yet it is something that is often lacking. Ilow self-esteem can be extremely painful and result in self-destructive tendencies. ‘A lovely young man came to see me many…
The Christmas decorations have come down and the media is full of suggestions for diets, new exercise routines and health regimes! We are expected to bounce into the new year with vigor and start with a clean slate, like going back to school in September with a different hair cut , new blank exercise books,…
As the winter continues it’s an appropriate time to give a boost to those of us who suffer with SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder. As many as 29% of our population are thought to suffer some sort of low mood associated with the onset of winter. About 8% of people can suffer with SAD which…
“Imagination is more important than knowledge.”- Albert Einstein Your imagination is more powerful that you realise! Neuroplasticity has shown us that our brains actually change when we think differently. We are not stuck! This is extremely exciting. Imagine the brain as a muscle – it might be in the habit of repeating the same old…