The Joy of Journalling
I’m a journaller. I mean a big journaller! I’ve been writing for years. I like to keep it simple – open a blank page at… Read More »The Joy of Journalling
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Ipswich Counselling Blog | How to deal with shame
I want to write about shame this month because it’s an emotion which is on my radar at the moment both personally and often comes into my counselling… Read More »Ipswich Counselling Blog | How to deal with shame
Ipswich Counselling Blog | Grief and Ritual: The Intention of Connection
A close family member of mine sadly died in 2009. This week I would have been celebrating their 40th birthday. Over the last couple of days… Read More »Ipswich Counselling Blog | Grief and Ritual: The Intention of Connection
I Believe You – The Importance of the Counselling Relationship in Healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse
Childhood sexual abuse is rarely out of the news these days. In the last month the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse looking into what… Read More »I Believe You – The Importance of the Counselling Relationship in Healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse
Politics and change or politics of change?
I took part in an online conference on psychotherapy and global transformation a couple of days ago and I wanted to share with you some reflections… Read More »Politics and change or politics of change?
A compassionate approach to understanding anger and rage
I thought I’d write about anger this month because I’ve just finished reading a really interesting book on these often misunderstood emotions. How many of… Read More »A compassionate approach to understanding anger and rage
Why choose person centred counselling?
In this month’s blog post I wanted to talk about the person centred approach to counselling. I offer this type of counselling because it aligns… Read More »Why choose person centred counselling?
Christmas time, mistletoe and bleurgh!
Christmas is fast approaching isn’t it? Children are finishing school for the year. Adults are possibly taking a break from work. For many it is… Read More »Christmas time, mistletoe and bleurgh!
Grieving: Finding a New Normal
According to Wikipedia approximately 150,0001 people die across the globe each day. It’s a given that we will all experience bereavement during our lives. Perhaps… Read More »Grieving: Finding a New Normal
Listening and empathy – The importance of feeling heard
Last week I posted a quote on my Facebook business page https://www.facebook.com/thebridgecounsellingservice by Carl Rogers, an American Psychologist responsible for developing the Person-Centred Approach to… Read More »Listening and empathy – The importance of feeling heard