Do you know how to support someone when they are upset? Sometimes we say things to stop someone crying, thinking that if the stop crying they will feel better. In therapy I often sit with clients when they are upset, encouraging them to feel their sadness. Often years of tears have built up, resulting inContinue reading “Blogbites: Do you know how to support someone when they are upset?”
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Part 1: Low Self Esteem-What is it?
It is common for an individual to feel uncertain about themselves, lack in confidence or think about themselves in a negative way. Self esteem can also be called ‘self worth’, ‘self image’ or ‘self concept’. All of these terms relate to how we view and think about ourselves. Self esteem usually refers to how we view and think Continue reading “Part 1: Low Self Esteem-What is it?”
Understanding ‘Complex Trauma’ & CPTSD
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”
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”
Dr Patricia Barber 