Exposure to traumatic events can cause the brain to behave differently from its usual way in an attempt to protect the individual from becoming psychologically…
Self Esteem Counselling
A person’s self-esteem is arguably one of the most significant determinants of their level of contentment in life. Contrary to popular opinion, somebody who is…
Relationship Counselling
Couples seeking relationship counselling often report that they have put off seeking professional help for some time. They describe feeling perplexed by their inability to…
Depression
What is Depression? Whilst everyone will experience sadness at different points in life, especially in reaction to loss experiences, people who meet criteria for a…
Trauma Therapy
Traumatic events can encompass a wide variety of experiences. Some traumatic events, like car accidents, natural disasters, or being a victim of a bank robbery,…
Therapy for Anxiety
Anxiety is very important for our survival. The release of adrenaline in our brains helps us to mobilise our bodies in order to avoid danger…
Couple Therapy
Forging an intimate relationship represents one of the most rewarding and challenging aspects of life. We are commonly drawn to seek partners who may differ…
Attachment Theory
Psychologist and Psychiatrist John Bowlby (1969) theorized that infants were born with an innate set of behaviours designed to ensure that they could maintain closeness…