Sometimes we just need to be reminded of the simple truth that “The most important project is you”. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to join a ‘virtual’ event organised by Tring Book Festival last night, and hear the remarkable Ollie Ollerton say these wise words and turn the focus of attention onto […]
Return to Face-to-Face Therapy
I am currently offering face-to-face (F2F) sessions for those clients who feel they wish to do so. The furniture in the therapy room has been upgraded and re-arranged so that we can adhere to COVID 19 protocols and keep us as all as safe as possible during the pandemic. At the Berkhamsted Counselling Practice, the […]
The Healing Powers of Horses – and dogs, cats and pets in general!
I advocate that now, more than ever, is the time to get in touch, literally, with an animal. In the UK we are experiencing the uncertainties of a reduced lockdown while simultaneously facing the unknown of a ‘second spike’ in the pandemic. Stressful times indeed. I believe connecting with animals and pets can be a […]
Being Creative and Bringing Some Calm to COVID-19
As a nation we’ve been experiencing the challenges of being in lockdown for more than 12 weeks now and so it is probably no surprise that tensions may rise and tempers may fray as the pressure of not being wholly in control of our lives begins to kick in. Getting creative can be one way […]
Grieving and Living
Grieving and living Grief can take so many different forms and shapes, affecting our feelings and impacting our senses in ways we could never have imagined before we found ourselves in this new place of bereavement. Clients often ask me if there is a ‘right’ way to grieve? Like the joy and love we have […]
COVID-19 and Counselling
During the current, unprecedented, situation we are all finding ourselves in because of the Coronavirus pandemic, I will be providing counselling by telephone or by video call. I will continue to work within the ethical guidelines laid down by my professional body, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy www.bacp.co.uk Keep safe.
Speaking up about suicide – lessons from the rugby pitch
The Six Nations 2020 international rugby competition is well under way and a new mental fitness scheme, Ahead of the Game, is using lessons from the rough and tumble of the rugby pitch to help boys open up and talk about their feelings. Funded by men’s health charity Movember, the mental health programme uses trained […]