The issue of bereavement at losing a pet can be quite a divisive subject. For many people, “it’s just an animal”. Many years ago, I met a counsellor who held that opinion. I recall there was some sort of discussion around the importance of offering empathy, unconditional positive regard and congruence (the foundation upon which …
Picture the scene. Your friend is telling you about a job they’re thinking of applying for. They meet the criteria for knowledge, skills and education. They have a wealth of professional experience already that they could bring to the role. The job itself requires a little more responsibility than they may have had previously, though, …
I’ve just finished what I personally believe to be the most powerful and life-affirming book I’ve ever read. It’s called “The Choice” and it’s written by a (now) 92 year old psychologist of Hungarian descent, called Edith Eger. As a teenager growing up in a Jewish household, she experienced antisemitism, and then from 16 years …
So, let’s be completely honest about this. Counselling is not for everyone. Despite the range of different counselling modalities out there, and an even wider range of counsellors to choose to work with, timing is everything. It takes a complete willingness on the part of the client to explore areas of their life they may …