Can Conscious Gratitude Really Change Your Life?
‘Gratitude practice’ is big news in positive psychology. Studies have shown that cultivating gratitude can increase an inner sense of well-being and happiness and nurture greater connection to others in our social lives. However, when we’re feeling blue, or...
Should Counselling Feel Good?
People come to counselling because they feel bad and they want to feel better. They know it may be a little difficult at times, but they hope it will be swift and that they will see a clear improvement week by week. It makes sense doesn’t it? If your body aches, you...
What Stops People In Need From Coming to Counselling?
Research statistics show that one in five people will go through difficult or painful experiences which could benefit from professional help. Yet many people hesitate from coming to counselling. They may think they should solider on. Or tell themselves that...
Focusing, the Felt Sense and Moving Deeper
I'm walking down Floral Street, no umbrella, under a dark March sky, and I meet my friend Dan. “How are you doing?” says Dan. I notice he’s looking a bit peaky. “Yes fine,” I say and it’s only a few moments of small talk before we part, without...
Self-Consciousness and Social Anxiety
Imagine coming into a room full of strangers and immediately you feel self-conscious. They are all enjoying themselves drinking, laughing and talking, but when you come in, it seems that they look at you, grimace and look away. Or perhaps they stare and whisper to...