My Counselling Self-Help Blog Articles 

On the surface, people pleasing might seem like a positive trait. After all, it’s nice to make others happy and be a good friend. However,

Thinking traps are cognitive distortions - negative thinking patterns which can impact how you behave and feel. Here are my starting tips.

Most perfectionists believe that being a perfectionist is a good thing..Yet in reality, its a toxic force that can often lead to stress.

..Whoever you turn to for support during this time, just remember there’s no shame in admitting you’re struggling and asking for help.

...here are a few ideas to help you to survive the Christmas holidays and come out the other end feeling refreshed, rather than burnt-out...

...I was feeding my fear. I wasn’t only keeping it alive, but I was allowing it to grow.....

In order for you to make positive changes to your life, the therapeutic alliance is regarded as one of the most important therapeutic tools.

People who practice gratitude, take time out each day to notice and appreciate the small aspects of their day...

“A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life."