Tag archive: sentient counselling

Thinking about setting SMART goals? SMART goals are Specific, Measured, Achievable, Realistic and Time orientated. Specific – What exactly do you want to be?  Be positive!  “I want to get fit” rather than “I tired of being fat and lazy” Measureable – Getting thinner is not measureable.  Losing 5 pounds is.  Break down the bigger objective…

The ethos of homelessness prevention, and the services that work with homelessness are gaining more support and strength as austerity hits more and more of us. However the popular phrase that we are only ever a few pay packets away from being homeless, although may be true, isn’t the biggest reason why people present as…

There was a time when relationship counselling was known as marriage guidance. Sometimes it is known as marriage counselling. Relationship counselling is now broader than just married couples, but for everyone involved in a relationship with another person. One of the things at the core of a relationship is us wanting to feel significant to someone. Quite…

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…

What is Sex Addiction? Enjoying sex and having a high sex drive doesn’t mean you have a sex addiction. Neither does engaging in any specific sexual activity such as masturbating while watching or reading pornography mean you are addict either. However if you feel your sexual activity is out of control you may be have…

Counselling for chronic illness is a collaboration between the therapist and the client. Whether it’s you or someone close to you being diagnosed with a chronic illness such as M.E, M.S, Fibromyalgia or whatever, it can lead to all kinds of strains on relationships and limit career and lifestyle choices. Sometimes however the strain of caring for…

Even though change can sometimes seem frightening, without change we can never grow or develop as human beings in our relationships lives. Sometimes there are strong beliefs, experiences or fears which hold us back from change. We may know something isn’t right, or doesn’t work for us but the thought of change can seem overwhelming. We…