As a mental health counsellor, I would like to emphasise that the intrusive thoughts which often underlie anxiety have a historical...

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

Self-compassion is a way of viewing oneself under challenging times. It involves taking a kind, non-critical, and accepting stance...

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

None of us can be summed up in one word in the same way that easy answers rarely solve complex problems.

Having someone there who understands, who is there without judgment, not only can, it often does make a difference.

Having the best intentions when attempting to help someone, as many of you will have experienced, can be less than straightforward. . .