top of page


Why do we contract our clients: Thoughts from a Trainee Counsellor
I think the first thing that a clear contract offers is an opportunity for both client and counsellor to state what they are offering and wh
4 min read


Personal Development Groups
PD groups: Bemused Bewilderment …. And then I remembered Goffman Like many other courses, my counselling training includes a personal develo
4 min read


Embracing the Evil Queen - A Fairytale Reading of Transactional Analysis
At the root of my on/off depression is a voice that spits poison when she speaks. A sort of alter ego who is, quite frankly, a complete bitc
3 min read


Believe in yourself and aim high
Where to start? That is a tough question, maybe I should start from the beginning, all good stories start from there. Well, I was in a 9-5 j
4 min read


The Gallows Laugh
I’ve recently been introduced to the concept of the ‘gallows laugh’. Like when a word you’ve never seen before keeps cropping up in books, t
4 min read
bottom of page