Couple or relationship counselling helps people to work through difficulties they may be facing together. Sometimes people see a relationship therapist on their own to start, so it is important to note that there is no right or wrong way to approach healing your relationship. What are 5 signs you need couple counselling? …
3. What can I do about seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?
There are many things you can do to help cope with SAD. If you are worried about whether you have SAD, contact your therapist today or read How do I know if I have seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? Living with SAD can be manageable. In addition to talking about it, keep in regular contact with…
2. How do I know if I have seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?
Usually, people with SAD have trouble sleeping and concentrating, and experience a drop in energy. They may also feel depressed, which can come in the form of sadness, despair and guilt. Other symptoms include anxiety and panic attacks. If you are feeling anxious about the cooler nights and it getting darker earlier, you may…
1. What is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?
What is seasonal affective disorder? As summer comes to a close it is important to be aware that many people are affected by the change in seasons. Some people experience what is known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is the term for when the change in seasons affects your mood and behavior. People…
What Can I Do To Manage My Anger..?
If you have recognised that you have a problem controlling your anger, you can begin to consider different techniques for anger management and start eliminating this stress from your life. Anger is personal to the individual. You may be holding on to stress and resentment from the past or you may be affected by something…
When Does Anger Become A Problem ?
When does anger become a problem? Anger is a perfectly natural response to the world around us, but controlling it can be difficult. It’s important to understand the difference between managing anger reasonably and when it is becoming a problem. Are you managing your anger or do you need anger management counselling? If you are…
Anger Management
Why do I feel angry? Anger management is a familiar concept and often talked about, but most people don’t realise that anger is actually designed to help protect us. This may sound strange, as it’s not an enjoyable emotion to feel. However, anger helps us get what we need. It comes from our flight or…
Stress & Anxiety Part 3. How can I manage stress and anxiety?
In our modern society there is often a feeling of having to ‘deal’ with stress and anxiety. Because of this, many people suffer in silence. Often you can help to lessen your symptoms with a combination of relaxation, exercise, change in diet and breaking the habits that trigger your stress and anxiety. Little changes such…
Stress & Anxiety Part 2. When do stress and anxiety become a problem?
As long as you have a coping strategy for periods of stress and anxiety, and can switch off when you need to, they can have a positive influence on your life. Stress and anxiety motivate us to be the best that we can be and help us to maintain focus. But when you no longer…
Stress & Anxiety Part 1. What are stress and anxiety?
Stress and anxiety are your body’s natural response to frightening situations. They are both perfectly normal survival instincts, designed to protect you from danger. However, when you have a heightened or prolonged response to a stressful situation, stress and anxiety can manifest in your thoughts, feelings and in physical symptoms. While everyone experiences stress and…