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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.
Digging deep on the topic and practice of change.
Me getting vulnerable about why seeing myself as old, or at least older, has been difficult, but maybe a little interesting too.
This counsellor officially opens up about her hearing loss for the first time.
When engaging in counselling is, or feels forced, it’s rarely a good thing.
A counsellor takes a stab at understanding her own experience with overwhelm, including her part in it.
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Musings on mental self care during the holidays.
Exploring the merits of connecting with emotional discomfort.
A sobering reflection on how lofty personal expectations during COVID-19 have yielded some very human results.
My reflections on coping with COVID-19 self-confinement.
If healthy interpersonal boundaries were easy, we’d all be doing it! But it’s a reward that’s worth it.
Reflecting on “goals,” Willow Tree Counselling-style.
Figuring out what ‘type’ of counsellor or counselling you need is often not as straightforward as it would initially seem.
A checklist to help you navigate the adventure of finding a counsellor.
Moving house on a short timeline prompted questions to myself about clutter, housework, motivation and personality.
