What is Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? Physical trauma can be as a result of an injury or something which caused an injury. Psychological trauma can be anything that causes a psychological ‘injury’, generally these are things such as; a physical or sexual assault, a road traffic accident or a natural disaster. These events areContinue reading “Understanding ‘Complex Trauma’ & CPTSD”
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A time to prepare; Seasonal Affective Disoder
As we move in to #Autumn many people can feel anxiety as we approach dark and winter nights. Changes in mood are commonly experienced as the seasons change and some people can experience depressive symptoms as we transition from Summer to Autumn/Winter. Autumn is the perfect time to prepare your body for the change in seasons. EstablishingContinue reading “A time to prepare; Seasonal Affective Disoder”
Beginning therapy: frequently asked questions
What do I need to know when looking for a therapist? Finding a therapist can be difficult. Resources such as the counselling directory and the British Psychological Society (BPS) list registered practitioners. Finding a therapist that is registered and accredited can be important as it means they have met standards set by governing bodies suchContinue reading “Beginning therapy: frequently asked questions”
Men’s mental health week
Wrapping up Men’s Mental health week with an important message. Men come in all shapes and sizes and so do Men’s mental health services. There are many different forms of therapy but research suggests that the relationship you have with your therapist is the most important contributor to change. Just as we relate differently toContinue reading “Men’s mental health week”
Person Centred Therapy
Person centred therapy was developed by Carl Rogers in the 1950’s. It is based on the idea that clients should be in a non judgemental, accepting relationship with a therapist who allows the client to express their feelings and emotions.
Dr Patricia Barber 