by Emma Thomson | Dec 18, 2023 | On My Mind
In a previous career, I often used to write articles for women’s magazines entitled; “New Year, New you!” at this time of year. These always made me sigh (inwardly), but I always tried my best to put a bit of a spin on them and ended up with lots of...
by Emma Thomson | Dec 9, 2023 | On My Mind
Most of us have felt at some time that we are tired of giving all our energy away to others, leaving us feeling exhausted and depleted. I have noticed, as have many of my clients, that this constant background anxiety from the holiday season and cost of living crisis,...
by Emma Thomson | Nov 13, 2023 | On My Mind
As the days get shorter and the nights draw in, we start to feel the Winter approaching. As someone who loves the sun, as soon as it starts to loose its warmth, I start to feel such loss, wishing it had been a longer more productive Summer (it is never long enough for...
by Emma Thomson | Oct 18, 2023 | On My Mind
“Why do I need to talk about my childhood?” This is a question I often get asked by clients first entering counselling. “I survived” a client once said to me with a big shrug, “why does it matter, let’s move on”. I completely...
by Emma Thomson | Sep 18, 2023 | On My Mind
One of the first things I notice about clients who suffer from depression or anxiety is that they often avoid being around other people. For some they find others needs exhausting, for some they feel they might bring people down with their low mood. However as we...
