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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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Willow Tree Counselling Turns 15!
It snuck up on me but Willow Tree Counselling is now 15! The history of my practice and a few observations along the way. Props to my clients too.
The Ritual of Tea
The ritual of tea enters the counselling space.
Group Support: Is It For You?
Considering group support? Read on!
Why Change is Hard
Digging deep on the topic and practice of change.
I Updated My Website Photos and Discovered How Old I Really Am
Me getting vulnerable about why seeing myself as old, or at least older, has been difficult, but maybe a little interesting too.
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The Hard of Hearing Therapist
This counsellor officially opens up about her hearing loss for the first time.
The Therapy Threat: Counselling Ultimatums and Why They Suck
When engaging in counselling is, or feels forced, it’s rarely a good thing.
The Architect of Overwhelm
A counsellor takes a stab at understanding her own experience with overwhelm, including her part in it.
Mind Your Mind
Musings on mental self care during the holidays.
The Merit of Discomfort
Exploring the merits of connecting with emotional discomfort.
The Delusion of Productivity
A sobering reflection on how lofty personal expectations during COVID-19 have yielded some very human results.
Living In A Box
My reflections on coping with COVID-19 self-confinement.
Boundaries: Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy?
If healthy interpersonal boundaries were easy, we’d all be doing it! But it’s a reward that’s worth it.
The Smallest “Goals” In My World
Reflecting on “goals,” Willow Tree Counselling-style.
“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.
It Took Selling My Home in Order to Clean It Up
Moving house on a short timeline prompted questions to myself about clutter, housework, motivation and personality.