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Anxiety and the brain
Anxiety can have both physical and emotional aspects. Understanding how it relates to certain parts of our brain can be really helpful. Your brain has a very important part, called the amygdala (a-mig-duh-luh). This is the oldest (in evolutionary terms) part of your brain and it has one function, which is to ensure your survival.… Read more
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Attachment – does it matter?
In a word, yes, our attachment style is important! How we are taken care of in our early years shapes how we learn to be in, and what we learn to expect from, relationships. So of course, once we’re in adulthood that can show up in all kinds of ways. Some are helpful, some not… Read more
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About C-PTSD
Complex PTSD can make you feel so alone in the world, but recovery is possible. Read more
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About PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is something that can affect anyone …. Read more
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About EFT / tapping
EFT has been around for over 50 years and is what’s known as a mind-body therapy. Read more
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What to expect from counselling
An outline of what you might expect in, and how to prepare for, your first counselling session. Read more
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Your first conversation with a counsellor
Finding the ‘right’ counsellor for you is important, and just as you’d prepare for a first date, it’s important to prepare for your first conversation with a prospective counsellor. Read more
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What are all the different types of counselling?
If you read details of counsellors talking about what kind of therapy they offer and have no idea what they mean, this one’s for you. Read more
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How do I find a counsellor?
You’ve reached the decision that yes, you’d like to find some counselling so what next? Read more
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How counselling helps?
Why would you sit in front of a total stranger airing feelings and thoughts that you’ve only ever kept to yourself? Read more
