Counselling

I feel I let myself down; how many times in a day do we use this sentence ? How often do we believe that we are not doing well enough? How often in a day do we chastise ourselves for not being perfect? For not having lived up to our own expectations?

There was a time when I believed that I was letting myself down, and I was so convinced that this was true that I was making my own days pretty miserable.

How our past affects our present and our future:  Wellbeing talks to Carine Biessels MBACP, about her work as a Biographical Counsellor

Biographical Counselling is a holistic stream of counselling based on the philosophies of Rudolf Steiner (Anthroposophy) and the latest researches in counselling and psychotherapy. Biographical Counselling is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

The more I work as a counsellor, the more I come to the understanding that our life is more like our friend than our enemy.

New counselling service aimed at bridging the gap between private practice and NHS waiting lists. Kent Counselling is a team of qualified counsellors and psychotherapists who have recently opened new consulting rooms in the Holly Bush Lane area of Sevenoaks.

The world is full of pressures, deadlines and financial problems. It is all too easy to suffer from depression, anxiety and loss of confidence. In 2006 the Government found that in the UK population, up to 1.5% were suffering with severe mental health problems, up to 4 % were suffering from severe mental illness and up to 25% were presenting with mental health problems of some kind.

From her practice in Tunbridge Wells Louise Whitnall is offering help and support to those in need, whilst doing away with the old stigmas that 'counselling' is only for those dangerously on the edge.  

Have you contemplated psychotherapy and counselling feeling unsure which approach to choose?

You only have to look at the queues of people waiting to succeed in the X Factor, the fans singing at major sporting events and the enthusiasm for a sing-a-long at the local pub to know that people love to sing. But perhaps, what is not so well known is just how good singing can be for general health and wellbeing. Singing can enhance our immunity and can even prolong our lives. It offers unique health giving benefits. Enhanced feelings of relaxation, mood and confidence have all been reported by regular singers.

Do you get angry when others disappoint you?

Do you feel as if you are never good enough?

Do you feel as if you have to be responsible for everything?

Psychological Games is a concept from Transactional Analysis, developed by Eric Berne. TA is used widely in personal and professional development including areas such as Counselling, Psychotherapy, Education and Business.

The credit crunch will have a psychological impact for many. Leilani Mitchell explains how we might understand this and what can be done about it.

Over the last few months, most of us will - at some point - have considered our financial situation with at least a little concern for the future. For some, the effects of the credit crunch and the resulting economic downturn will already be a stark reality.