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As a counsellor, I’m always drawn to approaches that help clients connect more deeply with themselves in a compassionate and meaningful way. One of the methods I often use in my practice is Gendlin’s Focusing—a gentle, body-oriented process that invites you to tune into your body’s inner signals as a pathway to greater understanding and healing. A Different Kind of Listening Traditional talk therapy often emphasizes thoughts, words, and cognitive insights. Focusing, on the other hand, guides you to turn inward and notice your body’s subtle sensations—the quiet, often wordless feelings that…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents unique challenges for adults, often manifesting in difficulties with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. While these core symptoms are typically managed through medication, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers an additional layer of support by addressing the broader life impairments caused by ADHD. Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a short-term, goal-oriented form of psychotherapy that acts like brain training for ADHD. The primary aim of CBT is not to treat the core symptoms of…

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition that affects many individuals who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events. While there are various therapeutic approaches to treat PTSD, Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST) offers a comprehensive method that integrates principles from multiple therapeutic models. Understanding how TIST works and its benefits can provide valuable insights for those seeking effective counselling for PTSD. What is PTSD? PTSD is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms may…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges in attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. While traditional treatments such as medication and behavioral therapy are commonly employed, an emerging approach gaining recognition for its effectiveness in addressing ADHD is Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. Offering a holistic perspective that delves into the complexities of the mind, IFS therapy provides a unique framework for individuals with ADHD to navigate their symptoms and foster self-awareness, resilience, and empowerment…

What Is ADHD Procrastination? ADHD procrastination refers to the chronic tendency to delay tasks, often associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Unlike typical procrastination, ADHD procrastination is driven by unique cognitive and emotional factors inherent to the disorder. Individuals with ADHD often experience difficulties in starting tasks due to issues with executive functioning, such as planning, prioritizing, and maintaining focus. This type of procrastination can be particularly challenging because it is often intertwined with feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, and…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects individuals of all ages. While medication and therapy are often used to manage ADHD symptoms, behavioral adaptations play a vital role in improving daily functioning and overall well-being. These adaptations involve implementing strategies and changes in behavior that support attention, organization, and self-regulation. In this article, we will explore some of the most common behavioral adaptations that can significantly improve ADHD symptoms and enhance quality of life. Establishing Structure and…

If you or a loved one are suffering from grief, it’s helpful to have an understanding of what to expect. Having understood grief better, it is helpful to have some ways of coping with it or supporting another to cope with it as best as you can. What experiences does grief involve? First of all grief is not just sadness or sorrow. It is normal to have a range of experiences in response to a loss. Normal experiences of grief include rumination, anxiety, anger, guilt, self-doubt and self-blame. It can also include feeling numb, feeling disconnected, feeling forgetful and not being able to think…

Anxiety and depression can often feel like a battle. There may be thoughts that “it shouldn’t be happening” or that “you should be able to overcome this”. Ongoing anxiety and depression trigger natural responses to fight, escape or give up - but none of these responses seem to work. In fact, these responses keep anxiety and depression in place. There is another option that brings you back into your power - allowing. The battle ends when depression and anxiety are no longer seen as a battle.

There are plenty of reasons to feel anxious both on a global level, from pandemics and war, to personal reasons such major life changes and the pressures of relationships and daily life. At its heart, anxiety is based on a fearful prediction of the future. Fear is programmed into humans as a survival mechanism so we know that it serves a useful function. In a way we need anxiety – but the question is what about anxiety is purposeful and what about it is harmful? Like any emotion, anxiety sends a signal both to ourselves and to others around us. What anxiety points to is a perceived risk. This…

Some of the biggest challenges we face on a day-to-day basis is communicating with others. It’s hard enough to be aware of what we are thinking and feeling, let alone communicating what that is effectively to others. When we are irritated, annoyed, frustrated, angry or enraged (all gradients along the spectrum of anger) it becomes even more challenging. It’s wise to take a moment to ask what the anger is saying to us. Anger often means there is something unfair, unjust or not right about a situation. This could be what a person said or didn’t say, did or didn’t do or sometimes it’s just about…