When approaching therapy a lot of things might go through your mind. Below are ten examples of just some of the things that counsellors take into consideration. 1. You will most likely be nervous at your first session. This is almost a given. Going to see a counsellor can be a daunting process. You are being asked to visit a complete stranger and start to talk about your deepest and most private concerns, straight off the bat! It is no …
When should I go and see a counsellor?
Deciding when to go and see a counsellor is never a straightforward process and we often ruminate for a considerable length of time before eventually making up our minds to go and see one. So when is the right time to go? People seek therapy at different points in their lives and for very different reasons. There is no right time for counselling as such. We ask ourselves why we need therapy and what can it do? We wonder if our problems are somehow good enough for counselling and …
The Internal Compass
People approach therapy for diverse reasons. Often they leave counselling with more than they expected. Aside from what we initially approached therapy for, what else is occurring in the counselling process? If you have ever had therapy you may have found that sometimes you leave a session in an unusually good mood but can’t quite seem to put your finger on why. You feel a lot more confident than usual, more certain of your convictions and with a resolve to …
16 Simple ways to improve your relationship
Relationships are not always easy and sometimes it is good to take some time to consider ways of developing them. If you are looking for ways to improve your relationship then perhaps the suggestions below might be of some help. 1. Try to see your relationship as something that you both need to invest in, in order to make it work. As individuals ask yourselves each day… What have I done today to ensure the quality of OUR relationship? Ask yourselves as …
Is it my imagination or is my counsellor repeating what I say?
It can become quite tempting to feel a little cynical about the counselling process at first. It feels a little clunky and strange. Unlike normal conversations with friends and family, it can seem that your counsellor isn’t doing very much. They’re just sitting back and letting you do all the work. At least it appears that way. There are many ways in which a therapist works and counsellors draw from a variety of counselling skills. One of the things your counsellor might do …
30 Ways to feel better and more positive about life
30 Ways to Feel Better About Yourself and Life By Steve Harland · Published 30 May 2015 · Last updated 16 October 2026 Short answer: To feel better about yourself and life, start small: change the words you use with yourself, be kind when things go wrong, enjoy being you, laugh more, and look at situations more realistically. Below are thirty simple, light-hearted suggestions to try. It’s easy to get bogged down with daily life. Time, responsibilities, routines and the …
Why do we have emotions and what are they for?
What Are Emotions For? Why We Have Them and What They Tell Us By Steve Harland · Published 12 March 2025 · Last updated 16 October 2026 Short answer: Emotions tell us where we are in relation to what we need and value. They act like a navigation system, giving us fast, detailed information about our safety and satisfaction. They also communicate how we feel to the people around us. Key Takeaways Emotions evolved to keep our ancestors alive by …