Self love is not the same as selfishness. It is exercising self care by making wise choices for ourselves and bringing warmth and friendliness to this self care. We love ourselves effectively when we organize our relationships, our diet, our … Continue reading
When it comes to working with the psyche you – the client/patient – need to be ready to do the work. An important starting point is a general sense of curiosity about yourself and the will to understand yourself better. … Continue reading
This poem helps us see how awareness and personal responsibility are an important part of the change process. Autobiography in five chapters 1) I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I … Continue reading
I have very occasionally worked with individuals and couples where it has been clear to me that the first few sessions have offered a significant insight that has allowed something significant to shift rather than a ‘flight into wellbeing’. More … Continue reading
Most of us have things that trigger responses in us – or things that bother us. The response may more noticeable such as an angry reaction and acting out on the anger or it may be more subtle such as … Continue reading
Therapy is a venture in self-exploration. Gentle curiosity is a useful quality to bring to this venture. Life – past, present, and future – offers opportunities for investigation. Engaging with situations we might usually avoid, conversations with our families of … Continue reading
I often see clients who tell me they haven’t sought therapy previously because they believed it was for crazy people. In my view it often those who have the greatest problems with mental health who don’t seek therapy. They may … Continue reading
