Each person has many and varied reasons why they seek out psychological support and what they hope to gain from it. Below are some examples of what may be different for you following a course of psychotherapy, psychological support or coaching, including developing a more balanced sense of self, improved emotional recognition and expression, increased awareness of strengths and resources and, finally, newfound meaning and perspective.

I've written this post to try and demystify the counselling and therapeutic process and give you an idea of the types of things we might discuss.

What you'll take from psychotherapy depends on what you're coming for and what you hope to achieve. Much like starting a health and fitness journey, you may come with one goal in mind, which may morph and change over time as you grow, develop strength and reframe what's important.

Here I provide a more detailed understanding of the types of clients I work with and some of the difficulties they might be experiencing.

Mindfulness has become a 21st-century buzzword in Western civilisations, synonymous with the wellness industry. However, it can sometimes feel overused and overemphasised. Here, I want to focus on some of the misconceptions that I often hear from clients in the therapy room, which can be significant blockers to their openness to engaging in mindfulness.

Mindfulness is a key component of several psychological therapies, and there is good and evolving evidence for its usefulness in the therapy room. Below are several ways in which mindfulness helps, as well as considerations for who might benefit most from mindfulness practices.

A review of ITV's "Anne" and its accurate and harrowing portrayal of grief, and one woman’s search for meaning, following the Hillsborough disaster.

It's really important that you consider online counselling from a personal, practical and logistical perspective.  It is not just about whether you believe online therapy will be the right fit for you but also, whether you have the setup to accommodate video counselling.