Andrew
On Trauma and Memory
Trauma is an overwhelming experience that significantly threatens a person's physical or psychological well-being. It can result from...
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Andrew
- Mar 16
- 2 min
Addressing anger in psychodynamic counselling
Anger is a powerful emotion that can be triggered by a range of experiences, from minor frustrations to major life events. Often, when we...
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Andrew
- Feb 1
- 2 min
The Ancient Roots of Anxiety
As a mental health counsellor, I would like to emphasise that the intrusive thoughts which often underlie anxiety have a historical...
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Andrew
- May 18, 2022
- 1 min
A quote I believe in
"My grandmother once told me that young people have all of the energy and enthusiasm to go wherever they want but lack the experience to...
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Andrew
- May 5, 2022
- 1 min
A Quick One on Money
I hope my rates are reasonable. If not, remember I am happy to consider alternatives if the fee is too prohibitive.
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Andrew
- Dec 5, 2021
- 2 min
On Expectations
As a therapist, I do my best to facilitate growth and positive change, but the client has to do the work and make the changes once a...
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Andrew
- Dec 4, 2020
- 3 min
Hell in the Self
Contrary to a glib understanding of some French authors, hell can more often be a personal one than that found when in the company of others
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Andrew
- Nov 28, 2020
- 2 min
Self-compassion
Self-compassion is a way of viewing oneself under challenging times. It involves taking a kind, non-critical, and accepting stance...
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Andrew
- Nov 14, 2020
- 4 min
Crisis Point
Today is what matters; just getting through today. All you'll ever have to do is get through one day, and you've done that many times before
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Andrew
- Nov 12, 2020
- 3 min
On CBT and the NHS
None of us can be summed up in one word in the same way that easy answers rarely solve complex problems.
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Andrew
- Oct 30, 2020
- 2 min
My Journey In Counselling (Part 1)
Having someone there who understands, who is there without judgment, not only can, it often does make a difference.
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Andrew
- Oct 21, 2020
- 3 min
Best Intentions and Self-care
Having the best intentions when attempting to help someone, as many of you will have experienced, can be less than straightforward. . .
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