Working with couples is so different than working with individuals, there are 3 processes to consider; my own and each person in the couple, but often there's a barrier that needs to be attended to first.

Kevin Briggs shares his experiences of working closely, at possibly the most significant times of their lives, with people who feel their only option is to end their lives. Like many other issues, I think suicide is arguably one which people fear and avoid.

There are two levels to think about how we communicate with others; the social level (what is being said) & the psychological level (what is inferred) can you spot them?

So many clients speak about thoughts that they have; that they find distressing, distracting and concerning so I thought I’d write a blog about these types of thoughts and set the story straight.

Regardless the amount of self awareness we achieve on our journey, stress can make the changes we've made difficult to maintain - what does this mean?

Are you struggling to cope with a difficult experience? If your ability to cope is impaired, there are ways to make sense and regain control. Click to read more about how therapy can help.

PTSD cases look to grow by 12% over the next few years. The condition can have severe and devastating effects for the 11,000 serving military personnel who are currently diagnosed. I explore PTSD in this blog, click to read more,

Practicing psychotherapy means that I am in a very privileged position of having a front line seat, for the want of a better expression, into someones personal life, that is sometimes so personal I may be the only one with whom it has been shared.

This blog looks at the elements that are affected in those who suffer with depression and how psychotherapy can help.

How often do you feel unhappy; once a month, once a week or daily? Do you think that this is the life you have been given to live or there is little point in trying to make it different because something will always come and make things horrible again?

This blog is to acknowledge that for some, the whole of December will be hard. If this is you, I want to give you some ideas that may make it more manageable.

Research suggests (a study carried out by Psychologists at Harvard University) that the benefit of being able to live in the here-and-now is happiness.There you go, you now know the secret to happiness; right?