Face your butterflies (not just your fears) We all know what facing our fears means. It’s something many of us struggle with, but it’s not an unfamiliar concept. Facing our fears means grappling with the hard stuff. Feelings that cause us pain, terror, and grief. The purpose of facing our fears is to stop letting… Continue Reading
Why You Can’t Make Your Partner Feel Better by Explaining
Why won’t my partner listen to me? Who has ended up in a fight with their partner when simply trying to explain to them why you did (or didn’t) do something? They’re telling you they were hurt or frustrated or sad or felt alone, and you want to make them feel better by letting them… Continue Reading
How Do You Do Your Guru?
Many years ago I was faffing around in the dating universe, online and offline and everywhere. There were several relationships gone by the wayside, and I just couldn’t get the hang of ‘being out there’. Where were the expert tips I needed? Then I read ‘He’s Just Not That Into You’. It held many epiphanies…. Continue Reading
[VIDEO] What’s Your Story?
What’s wrong with me? It’s a question many folks ask themselves. Over and over. Second guessing your thoughts, words and actions on a daily basis. You can so easily get sucked into a black hole- and as we all know a black hole is virtually impossible to get out of. Especially without a guide, a… Continue Reading
The Pros And Cons Of Internet Counselling (from the perspective of an actual online counsellor and not fearmongering technophobes)
Internet counselling isn’t really ‘new’ anymore. There have been professional internet counselling services for many many years. Some therapists like Kate Anthony began as far back as 2001 in the UK. But you could be forgiven for thinking online counsellors are wildly unqualified pirates, stealing everyone’s money and providing sub-par and unsafe services. To be… Continue Reading