Depression – a Survivor’s Guide
Is it a bit dramatic to say ‘A survivor’s story?’ I don’t think it is, because depression is awful. And this is my story.
The ‘Easy Fix’ culture of Positivism. Meme alert!
The ‘Easy Fix’ culture of Positivism and Positivity. So is this blog likely to be controversial? I hope not, perhaps ‘observational’ would be a better word.
Cause and Effect. Which state are you in?
So what is Cause and Effect? We all have the strength and resources within us to succeed, but our negative emotional states blind us to them, and hide them away. …
My thoughts on historic abuse cases.
Historic sex abuse: some questions answered. Historic sex abuse seems to be in the news a lot these days. To the extent that people seem to be asking questions such …
Are inspirational quotes doing you any good?
Well this may seem an odd question, the internet is awash with inspirational quotes. We are being told by inspirational speakers that we should surround ourselves with inspirational quotes. Preferably …
A Testimonial, In Detail
Testimonials are important to all therapists. I thought it would be useful to deconstruct my most recent and one of my best testimonials. This person came to me in distress and we worked through several processes and ideas. They didn’t feel we had made much progress, but I persisted, until one day, not long afterwards, we made a huge leap forwards.
Goal setting- does it work for you? Here is a kinder alternative
Goal setting- does it work for you? Everyone these days seems to be goal setting like mad. Goals for your personal life, your business life, even your sex life. If …
The value of meditation
I’m sure you’ve heard people extol the virtues of meditation. You may be skeptical of the claims that it helps with all aspects of life. But, the truth is, it …
Are some mental health issues just symptoms of loneliness?
Are low-level mental health issues as simple as loneliness? This is the story of a HR professional with anxiety and self esteem issues. Let’s call him Doug, here is his …
Men and therapy, the cost of ‘the stiff upper lip’.
Men and therapy is an interesting debate. Men do go to therapists and coaches, of course they do. But my observation of the therapy industry that I have experienced is …