There remains a stigma around mental health or therapy or counselling. We are not the stereotypical rich white American who is in therapy from childhood. And whilst that is perhaps a relief, there is also something to be said in …
Recently I was asked to give a talk on why counselling should replace mental health services. I initially accepted this invitation, and then when I got to thinking about what I was going to say, I started to think that …
At our workshop on Saturday 24th November we will be exploring the ways in which counselling brings the past into the present and looking at the effects of past experiences on future selves. We will be thinking about clients with issues such …
Student mental health ‘failing a generation’ BBC News In 2016, 146 students killed themselves, and three have died in Bristol in the past month alone. Read the full story Mo says: So many are in crisis. Whether it is stress …
Written by Alex Baldock, counsellor at HMP X. What is so rewarding about working in a prison? The short answer is the idea of helping people. But this can be ascribed to any other environment. Helping people in prison perhaps …
At our workshop on Saturday 16th June we will be looking at the effects of common life events on your clients – these effects can range from depression and stress to insomnia and relationship conflict. Life events will include divorce, …
Have a look at this article from the National Counselling Society. Extract: “It is a common myth to think that the term ‘lone worker’ simply refers to people who work completely alone. Although thousands of people do indeed fall into …
Toni says: if something doesn’t work for you (or a client), keep trying. Don’t give up! Have a look at these natural ideas.
Toni says: Here’s Part 2 of Alex Baldock’s piece about the work he does in HMP X, his insights and reflections about his growth as a counsellor in response to the experience: “The cycles of change being what they are, …
A Counsellor’s Story – treating addiction in prison, Part 2 Read more »
Toni says: Have a look at this article. It’s an insight into the vulnerability of women. How easy it is to chop away at their self confidence and the devastating effect this can have on perceptions of reality. https://apple.news/Ar51ukOqPTTuz0PjOWcsQ0A
