Celebrate #InternationalWeekofHappiness at Work with five key tips for a happier workplace. Learn how positivity impacts productivity, staff retention, and mental health and discover the benefits of working with a workplace well-being consultant. As we arrive at the International Week of Happiness at Work, it’s time for leaders, senior managers, HR executives, business owners, and […]
Leaders stepping up to the helm of a company can have an atmosphere of dynamism, unwavering commitment and success; however, it isn’t just about the victories. Behind powerful leadership decisions and insightful strategies, there’s often a human story, one that’s deeply personal and seldom spoken about. A CEO (or any C-suite leader) is a human […]
When our article ‘Surviving Lockdown’ was published in December 2020, we did not anticipate that we would still be in lockdown well into 2021. As we are looking forward to the day when all restrictions will be lifted, and we rejoice at the thought of some kind of normality returning to our lives, surveys are […]
This past year has been extraordinarily taxing for almost every one of us. Prior, life, for many of us, ticked along, and then suddenly as coronavirus took hold it appeared that life as we knew it came to a halt; followed almost immediately by a profound change in how we live our daily lives. There […]
Having successfully provided psychotherapy and counselling within the NHS, charitable services and now the private sector for the past 20 years, one of the things I have noticed, is the trepidation and nervousness that can occur in clients around getting started. Many of the clients I have worked with have come requesting anxiety counselling, stress […]
To say 2020 has been a strange and challenging year for most is an understatement. We have all been disrupted by COVID-19 and unfortunately some people, families, businesses, and countries, have suffered devastating losses, and still face an uncertain future. Victor Frankl, Psychiatrist and holocaust survivor, in his book ‘Man’s search for Meaning’, expressed ‘everything […]
With the Covid19 pandemic upon us, many people are contained with loved ones of other people where they get opportunities for touch. It’s been suggested that a growing phenomena of skin hunger was already emerging prior to Covid19, especially in western cultures. So, what do you do if you’re quarantined alone, or contained in close […]
Thinking about having counselling or psychotherapy, but not sure where to start? Here are 5 tips to help you get started. 1. Recognise if you need help. Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’ve not been before. It’s not uncommon for people to worry that they are weak or ‘crazy’ for needing help. However, […]
Trauma is an emotional, psychological and physiological response to high levels of stress and fear that occur as a result of a distressing life event, such as a threat to life (real or perceived), natural disaster, rape, abuse, or an accident, etc. Trauma can be acute (resulting from a single event), chronic (where trauma is […]
Outbreaks such as coronavirus can be scary, stressful, and bring anxiety about ourselves, our loved ones and the future. The information below may be helpful to those isolating at home, to protect emotional, mental and spiritual well-being. Stay connected Maintain connections with others you trust, and consider how you can use the phone, videocalls and […]
