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Starting counselling, for many of us, is a freaky enough proposition: why add to the stress by keeping the counselling process secret? Writing about counselling and its myriad facets is at the heart of my articles, fuelled by a drive to make information about counselling transparent and accessible. I write about other things psychology-related too, to mix things up.
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The Ritual of Tea
The ritual of tea enters the counselling space.
You Can’t Cheat The System
When cutting corners leads to nervous system consequences.
Group Support: Is It For You?
Considering group support? Read on!
Why Change is Hard
Digging deep on the topic and practice of change.
The Therapy Threat: Counselling Ultimatums and Why They Suck
When engaging in counselling is, or feels forced, it’s rarely a good thing.
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The Smallest “Goals” In My World
Reflecting on “goals,” Willow Tree Counselling-style.
When You’re Seeing More Than One Therapist At A Time
The pluses and perils of seeing more than one counsellor at a time.
“I’m Too Upset To Go To Counselling!”
Understanding the seemingly paradoxical, yet common, dilemma of being too upset to go to counselling.
“What Kind of Counsellor Do I Need?”
Figuring out what ‘type’ of counsellor or counselling you need is often not as straightforward as it would initially seem.
Introducing the New Therapist Checklist
A checklist to help you navigate the adventure of finding a counsellor.
Help for Substance Misuse: Why Willow Tree Counselling?
Addictions help, the Willow Tree way.