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”
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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.
Mental Health Awareness Week; 14-20 May 2018
We are mid way through Mental Health Awareness week run by the Mental Health Foundation. This year the focus is on stress and how stress impacts each individuals mental health. Defining stress is difficult, as each person experiences stress differently. Generally speaking, stress is considered to be the body’s response to pressures from a situationContinue reading “Mental Health Awareness Week; 14-20 May 2018”
Depression ; Recognising the signs.
It is estimated that 1 in every 4 people experience a significantly depressed mood at some point in their lifetime. It can affect any person at different stages in life. Depression is commonly used to describe sadness, frustration and disappointment in everyday language. However, clinical depression differs from these periods off low mood because itContinue reading “Depression ; Recognising the signs.”
Dr Patricia Barber 