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On a training course a while ago, I heard a metaphor for therapy that I liked. The trainer described the role of a therapist ole as that...

A common reason to come to therapy is because of poor self-image and low self-esteem. You may experience yourself as stupid, bas, ugly,...

Continuing my series on his model, the sixth stage in Erik Erickson’s model of psychosocial development is that of intimacy and...

I’ve been reading Cured by Jeff Rediger over the last few weeks, an exploration of mind-body connection and the immune system in the...

"Everything you love will probably be lost, but, in the end, love will return in a different way." Franz Kafka This quote touched me...

I had a singing lesson recently from the lovely Rosie at @happyinharmony1 and discovered something that blew my mind. Did you know you...

The fifth stage in Erik Erickson’s model of psychosocial development, which he suggested occurs in adolescence between the ages of 12-18,...

“Being in our bodies is not about performance or results, it's about coming home. It's a pleasurable, sensual connection that reminds us...

I was reading some Esther Perel this week, and happened upon a quote about self-love that really spoke to me. She describes it as “about...

When client’s come into therapy, it’s very common for them to have goals which are about feeling states. They might say ‘I feel...

Week by week I’ve been looking at Erik Erikson’s model of psychosocial development, which is one way of looking at key developmental...

“Lighthouses don’t go running all over an island for boats to save; they just stand there shining.” Anne Lamott This quote really made...

“External events are neutral. They only gain positive or negative value the moment they enter our mind. It’s ultimately up to us how we...

Today I want to talk about the third stage of Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development model, which is one way of explaining the phases we...

"People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in...

Today is national Playday, and this year the organisers are encouraging families, carers, and communities to help children enjoy a Summer...

Two weeks ago I blogged about stage one of Erik Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development model, today I’m introducing the second...

I heard this little ditty on a children’s TV programme this week, it woke me up a bit. Take a moment Take a breath Make a plan and Try...

It’s topical at the moment, the idea of taking responsibility for our own choices and health. This is far from a new idea however. We...

One of the central themes of therapeutic work is how client’s experience their feelings. For some, there is overwhelm. For others, a...