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Specifically Female

There are many things to celebrate about being a woman so I encourage you to think about what positive aspects you feel about yourself in relation to your femininity.

There are also aspects of being female however which may bring a woman into therapy at certain times of her […]

In our society it is often thought of as being ‘strong’ when we don’t show our emotions and are able to ‘forge ahead’ and ‘get on with it’ when being faced with grief or loss. Normally employers and friends are accepting that within the first few weeks you may not be your usual self and […]

Improving Self Confidence

There are many reasons why someone suffers from low self confidence; things such as unresolved childhood issues, physical or mental ill health, loss of a job or break down of a relationship can all impact on how we feel about ourselves. Or you may have grown up with a negative view of yourself because of […]

Is your anger style holding you back?

Anger is a complex emotion. It is one of the first emotions that you experience and the one that is perhaps the last you learn how to manage. In society anger is often seen as being negative, especially when expressed by women. The fact is that whether you are male or female it is important […]

Counselling to Help you Connect with your Inner Child

When was the last time you had fun and were able to let go of feeling self conscious in order to have a good time?

If it has been a while it may be down to the fact that it’s difficult for you to connect to the child part of yourself, the part of […]

Has Your Christmas Lost its Sparkle?

Christmas is drawing near and for a lot of people it means spending time with family or loved ones, indulging in lots of rich and decadent food, drinking alcohol and general merriment and enjoyment. However Christmas can also be a time of reflection and can often highlight what we have or haven’t got in our […]

Relationship Problems and Co-dependency

Most of us struggle with relationships at some time in our life, but do you feel frustrated as your relationships always feel like hard work? Do you feel like being single but can’t get out of your relationship? Do you feel responsible for other people’s feelings, thoughts and actions and feel compelled to help them […]

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