The Craic

Did I hear that right? 13% of Children?!!! Our focus for September will be on the dark & difficult subject of self-harm. Self Harm is usually a coping technique that people use when struggling to deal with emotional or psychological distress. Those affected often find it easier to cope with physical pain than the emotional… Continue reading Self Harm: What Is It & What Are The Warning Signs?

In recent posts we've been trying to shine a light on on the mysterious world of counselling & psychotherapy in the hope that some factual information and a dose of reality will decloak the mystery and make it more accessible to those who often struggle in silence. We've talked about what Counselling is & isn't,… Continue reading Who is Counselling For?

The Truth Is Out There! But it's probably not where you're looking...  It's easy to see why so many myths & legends about Counselling & Psychotherapy exist in society. No cop drama is complete these days without a character who can tell you that a serial murderer is a male in his mid-twenties, who was abused… Continue reading Myths & Legends

What Can You Expect From Your First Session? Although different Counsellors work in different ways, the format for the first session typically follows some regular themes. Unless the client presents at the beginning of the first session extremely distressed, you can expect the first session to include: An opportunity for you to explain your situation… Continue reading The First Session

Since the turn of the year we've looked at a variety of mental health issues ranging from depression & anxiety to grief & bereavement, addiction and trauma, among others. But in practice, I often find that people are unclear on what Counselling & Psychotherapy actually is. So, I plan to shed a little light on… Continue reading What is Counselling, Anyway..?