Anxiety. Is it really a big problem?
Mental health is a subject commonly in the news. One of the reasons I chose to adapt my counselling service and also become a mental health education service is that I noted particularly during Covid times that there was much emphasis on the fact that as a nation we were becoming more anxious. This label […]
Five pieces of music. The senses, the Amydgdala and that powerful emotional connection
What music does for the soul. It has long been recognised that music can be our friend when we are alone, when we choose those pieces or songs that we relate to and perfectly mirror how we feel in that moment. Music also brings people together in a powerful way, allowing for unspoken connection. It […]
Carl Rogers and Person Centred Counselling in Dunfermline
When I was at school I didn’t learn about emotions or emotional resilience. I went to school in the 80s and at that time emotional wellness was not a subject that was particularly acknowledged. The first time I was in an environment where emotions/behaviour patterns were discussed was from the angle of illness during my […]
Dr Julie Smith a welcome addition to our mental health tool kit
I first became aware of Dr Julie Smith Psychologist when I was working as a counsellor in schools during the pandemic. She had created videos which were launched on tic toc giving colourful, simple and inspiring explainations of mental health, how we can self care and explaining the range of emotions that are entirely understandable […]