Shame tells us that we are not worthy nor good enough. Shame can fuel unhealthy relationships with substances or behaviours as it can be so uncomfortable that the brain feels it has no choice but to seek escape and relief from it. Many people are aware of shame in their lives and exploring how to […]
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Every day we have a number of feelings that come up. These feelings are in reaction to our experiences, environment, memories, and thoughts. Have you ever considered that our feelings are also in reaction to our internal stories? Whether you know it or not you are a storyteller. We all have stories about ourselves that
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I hear clients often happily declaring that they have ‘set their boundary’ by telling somebody else what they need. For example, telling a friend to be on time because it’s upsetting when they’re late; telling a spouse not to yell when they’re angry; or telling a parent that their house is too triggering so they
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Holistic counselling takes into account all aspects of the person. Learning about medical history and physical health/care; psychological history and health/care; relationships; spirituality; and cultural background are integral to learning what is going well and what can be improved. Many people come to counselling looking for a remedy to a particular symptom(s) they are experiencing,
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