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Living with shame

Have you ever considered the power of shame? How it controls us, stops us speaking out, keeps parts of us hidden away, prevents us from bein

Anxiety - is it taking over?

If you feel that your anxieties are taking over it's time to ask for help. Talk to your GP, seek some counselling but don't let it c

Depression: Invisible and misunderstood

Depression is more common than you think, so why is it still so misunderstood? There is no quick cure, but recovery is possible...

When Alcohol is difficult to escape...

Have you ever noticed or even stopped to consider just how much alcohol is around us? Think about the amount of times you see, hear...

Self Harm: Recovery is Possible

According to a BBC Health report published Dec 2014, the number of young people admitted to hospital for self-harm is at a 5 year high...

Is physical health more important to us than mental health?

Emma Marshall explains how your mental health matters just as much as your physical health...

Coping with Loss

Losing a loved one whether it be family, friend or pet is a devastating blow. A loss that can't be returned, a loss that leaves a gaping...

When Christmas is a struggle...

Whilst we enjoy the Christmas holidays it's sometimes easy to forget that it's not so fun for everyone. Okay it's a nightmare buying the...

The Client's Chair

What's it like in the client's chair? Do I have to lie on a brown leather couch? Does it mean I'm crazy? I bet the counsellor has heard...

Surviving Abuse

If you are a survivor of abuse, finding the right counsellor is vital... one that will stand beside you and face those dark moments with you

EMMA MARSHALL