How to Show Up in Relationships?
Safe and supporting relationships enable a person to thrive. As humans we seek to belong whilst wants to pursue our dreams at the same time. These needs form the basis of our interpersonal …
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About Compassion Focussed Therapy
A better understanding of the types of therapy and the many technical terms a skilled counsellor uses can help to increase your comfort with both the idea of therapy and the techniques that …
What is the ‘Bottom-Up’ Approach in Therapy?
If you haven’t considered counselling or psychotherapy before, you might be surprised to learn that it actually is very a diverse discipline. There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach. Instead, it helps …
Reducing Stress with Curiosity
Do you know what curiosity feels like? It’s a joyous, exciting state of mind that draws us closer to the object of our investigation. Learning to be with our thoughts and feelings can …
4 strategies to stop anxiety escalating
When facing anxiety we have three choices: fight it, numb it or endure it. Choosing the first two can undesirable outcomes in the long run. We can become avoidant, angry or addictive to …
Stress Reduction With Abdominal Breathing
Intentional deep, abdominal (or diaphragmatic) breathing in stressful situations can reduce our level of stress. Deep breathing can be beneficial in a wide range of everyday situations. Let’s take a closer look. Why …
