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Online Therapy: Pros and Cons

Online therapy offers flexible, accessible support through video or phone. It’s convenient, reduces anxiety from the comfort of your own home, and often encourages greater openness via the disinhibition effect. While some non-verbal cues may be lost and privacy at home can be a challenge, it remains an effective alternative to in-person therapy for many.

Why do People Cheat

Why do People Cheat: Understanding the Psychology of Infidelity As a psychotherapist, one of the most common and painful issues I encounter when providing couples therapy is the impact of infidelity. People often ask, "Why do people cheat?" The answer is complex and rooted in a variety of psychological, emotional, and relational dynamics. In this […]

BACP ethical framework

The BACP Ethical Framework: What is it and Why Does it Matter? If you've ever considered working with a counsellor or psychotherapist in the UK, you may have come across the term BACP Ethical Framework. But what exactly is it, and why should it matter to you as a client? Your wellbeing is the highest […]

Feeling Lonely in a Relationship

Are you feeling lonely in a relationship? Key Points Relationship loneliness is an emotional state that can occur even when you’re close to your partner. It typically arises from unfulfilled emotional requirements and a sense of estrangement. Understanding the distinction between transient distance and permanent loneliness is important. It stops you feeling isolated in your […]

Health Anxiety

Understanding Health Anxiety: A Counsellor’s Perspective Health anxiety, also known as illness anxiety disorder, involves a preoccupation with having or developing a serious illness. As a counsellor, I often work with clients who feel trapped in a cycle of worry about their health. This is more than just being health-conscious - it’s a persistent fear […]

Review of Buddhist Meditation: ‘Declutter Your Mind’

Review of Buddhist Meditation: ‘Declutter Your Mind’ Gen Kelsang Nyingpo is a Buddhist nun and she presented a meditation event comprising of 2 x 60 minute sessions sharing with humour and a down to earth approach Buddhist teachings and several breathing meditations to settle the mind. The mind throws up obstacles otherwise known as ‘delusions’ […]

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