Why It Might Be Okay Not to Be Happy All the Time: Reflections on The Importance of Being Miserable by Eamon Evans
There is a quiet pressure in modern life to be happy. Not just occasionally happy, but the consistently upbeat, positive, grateful, thriving type of happy. Scroll through social media or walk past a bookstore shelf and the message is clear. If you are not feeling...
What stories are you telling yourself?
Most of us move through life assuming that our thoughts are simply reflections of reality. Something happens, we think about it, and those thoughts must be true. But counselling and approaches like Neuro-Linguistic Programming, often called NLP, suggest something...
New year, new you…?
Are you a New Year’s resolution person?We are now a couple of weeks into the year. How is it going for you? Research suggests that while many people set New Year’s resolutions, a large number abandon them early. In fact, the second Friday in January has been nicknamed...
Depression in Small Communities and Why Reaching Out Matters
Living in a small community can be beautiful. People often know each other by name, the landscape feels familiar, and there is a sense of belonging. At the same time, it can feel incredibly isolating when you are struggling with depression. Many people in rural and...
Getting Unstuck: What I Learned From Unstuck by Dr Em
Feeling stuck is one of the most frustrating human experiences. It creeps in quietly. One day you are moving along in life and the next you realise you have been sitting in the same place, circling the same thoughts and reacting to patterns that keep you small....
Getting Unstuck
When You Feel Stuck: Why Change Feels Hard and How Healing Actually Begins Feeling “stuck” is one of the most common experiences people talk about when they reach out for counselling. You might know what you want to change, you might even know why it matters and yet,...
Worry Time
Do you have a lot on your mind? Like all the time? Is it overwhelming you? Something you can try is to allocate 15 minutes to sit and write down all your worries. This simple practice is called “worry time”. Instead of letting worries interrupt your day or keep you up...
Lost Connections
The Loneliness Epidemic You may have heard the term “loneliness epidemic.” It’s a strange phrase in a world where we can connect with anyone, anywhere, at any time. Yet, so many people describe feeling more isolated than ever. Have you ever been in a room full of...
Coming to Counselling for the First Time
Taking the step to see a counsellor can feel like a big deal. Whether you’ve been thinking about it for a while or something recent has brought you here, it’s completely normal to feel a mix of curiosity, nerves, and even relief. Many people worry about what to expect...
What Is Telehealth Counselling? (And Why It Might Work for You)
In today’s world, counselling doesn’t have to happen face-to-face. Telehealth counselling allows you to access professional support from the comfort of your own home - whether you’re in a remote area, have a busy schedule, or simply prefer the privacy and ease of an...