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Why do I people-please?
People-pleasing is something many of us learn early in life, often beginning as an attempt to keep the peace, gain approval, or avoid conflict. Wanting to be kind, considerate and helpful is not a problem in itself. However, when the need to please others consistently overrides your own needs, feelings, or boundaries, it can begin…
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Living In The Moment, Sounds Easy Right?
One of the most common themes that crops up for my clients is how they struggle with living in the moment. It’s rare for that to be the exact phrase that they use, or even for them to be aware of that being an issue, but it quickly becomes apparent when we start chatting. Often…
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Therapy? Convince me why I should?
We find ourselves living in a world where stress, anxiety, and mental health challenges are increasingly prevalent. It’s not a coincidence then, that therapy has become such a common part of that world. I speak to lots of people who are sceptical about therapy, not convinced it will work for them. Whilst there are no…
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The power of empathy
“We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know.” Carl Rogers Empathy is a fundamental cornerstone of effective counselling. Genuine empathy is not just a skill to be honed but…
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