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It’s Time to Count Yourself In!

October 11th, 2023

All alone, together. A few years ago I attended a ten-day therapeutic workshop. (BTW it was a 5Rhythms...

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Counselling? I’m not sure that my problems are that serious!

May 16th, 2023

Are you putting on a brave face? Do you try to constantly convince yourself and/or others that things are ok?...

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Are you stuck in goody two shoes mode?

April 24th, 2023

My area of counselling expertise is in helping people who believe that they are somehow not enough… not good enough,...

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Is low self esteem affecting your relationship?

April 5th, 2023

I sometimes think that what all of this counselling and psychotherapy work boils down to is the question of whether...

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Be a good client or be yourself?

March 24th, 2023

In the pursuit of better mental health, there are many things that can help. Meditation. Mindfulness. Yoga. Exercise. Therapy. Good...

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PhD in Pornography

March 7th, 2023

“Ok, so my PhD isn’t actually in pornography but it might as well be” so said a client of mine...

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Are you Man Enough?

February 28th, 2023

In today’s world where ideals of masculinity include images of power, self-assuredness and determination, men are supposed to be strong...

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Are you Ordinary or Extraordinary?

February 24th, 2023

How would you feel if someone said that they found you to be a bit ordinary? Not great I would...

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Are you Gay Enough?

February 9th, 2023

Gay men are fun and flamboyant. Gay men are creative. Gay men are over the top. Gay men love dancing....

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Do You Feel Competent Enough?

January 25th, 2023

Do you feel incompetent? It’s a horrible feeling isn’t it. That is why many of us try to cover up...

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Moving Through Depression

January 18th, 2023

If you are feeling depressed, low, tired or heavy, then moving is probably the last thing that you’ll think of...

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The Belittling Effect of Comparison

January 17th, 2023

Do you ever compare yourself to your mates or colleagues and then end up thinking: Why am I not as...

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