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‘It’s good to talk’ is a common saying. We’ve all heard it at one time or another. I tend to believe there’s a lot of truth in it. In any relationship whether it’s with a partner, a neighbour, a friend, an employer, a family member or whoever communication is important. When a relationship goes wrong…

Not knowing what counselling is or what it involves can sometimes put people off seeking the help they need. To some the thought of telling a complete stranger about difficult situations in your life and memories and experiences in your past may even sound frightening. The truth is that counselling may at times be a…

Situations change, circumstances change, people change, feelings change and relationships change. In fact all relationships are continually changing, evolving, developing, moving etc. Change however can sometimes be difficult to understand, recognise and even manage. For some change can be uncomfortable or even be frightening. When change comes some couples may experience problems in one form or another….

What is binge eating? Most of us over eat now and then. We all like occasionally taking an extra helping at dinner or having extra dessert when you’re already full. But for binge eaters, overeating is regular and can feel uncontrollable. It can be overeating at mealtimes or constantly snacking. Binge eaters may use food to cope with stress…

Bereavement counselling, sometimes known as grief counselling, is aimed at helping someone not only come to terms with the loss of a loved one but to help them understand the process of grieving. A bereavement is quite possibly the most painful experience any of us will go through at some point. We all go through…