The hidden cost of high achievement
Broadcaster Jake Humphrey says 80 percent of the high achieving, high performing individuals he interviews are unhappy.
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Counselling, mental health and wellbeing quotes
Some of my favourite quotes which you may find resonate with you.
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Family estrangement – counselling for a living loss
Family estrangement is often described as a living loss, an experience which can feel deeply isolating, painful and confusing.
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Is digital anxiety fuelling a new counterculture?
In an age where algorithms shape our attention and smartphones rarely leave our hands; I've noticed a quiet rebellion taking root.
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Just words? How talking in counselling opens the door to change
'Trust the process.' I often say this to clients during our first counselling session.
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The Age of Artificial Intelligence – will counselling and psychotherapy stand the test of time?
Artificial intelligence is fast becoming an integral part of everyday life, revolutionising vast sectors of society, including retail, travel, education, finance, entertainment and healthcare.
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When solitude is healthy – the hidden benefits of time alone
The idea of spending time alone can be misunderstood - with solitude often conflated with loneliness.
Yet the two are very different.
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Anxious attachment – we need to talk about your smartphone
A recently published book called The Anxious Generation has helped spark a much needed national conversation about the impact of smartphone use on our mental wellbeing.
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Attachment – respecting the changing relationship landscape
The pressure to conform to social norms and expectations can often be overwhelming.
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AI Therapy & Chatbots – We are born to connect
One of the most rewarding benefits of therapy is the improvement it can make to our relationships.
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