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Christmas 2021
Christmas 2021 - While many of us ponder how unsettling this past year has been, and certainly for some, hardships moved in and created chaos. Nevertheless, it is important to stop a while and consider [...]
Living Authentically
Living Authentically. Responding to life’s ups and downs can mean experiencing daily challenges and enjoying magic moments, often simultaneously. I am often inspired by the words of my clients. One phrase that comes to mind [...]
Encouraging Connections at Xmas
Encouraging Connections at Xmas - Xmas is almost here and already we are surrounded by images of consumerism. Marketing companies spend millions on creative images for the retail sales market, in order to convey the [...]
The Importance of Individuality
Individuality: The Oxford dictionary defines ‘Individuality’ as “the quality or character of a particular person or thing that distinguishes them from others of the same kind.” Amongst the people you know, who would you describe as [...]
Fear and its games
Fear can be a trickster; we witness its immense power today, when our days are filled with so much uncertainty. We watch as fear weaves its way through the lives of people who become seduced [...]
Mental Health and True Happiness
As a coach /counsellor I am always looking for new concepts to help my clients lead happier, more meaningful and more productive lives. Learning to become mentally healthy requires that we acquire a few simple [...]
Learning to Share
In years gone by, many people were raised in a large family where sharing was a way of life. Money was not as readily available and credit was difficult to access. Consequently, less compulsive buying [...]
Lessen Our Load
Do you have unfinished business left over from 2019? Before we can make a start on a new project, we need to clear a pathway and allocate calm space to begin. Mostly, this translates to [...]
A Question Of Well-Being
At times it may appear that humanity has indulged in self-entitlement and continuous insatiability. We often hear the question, “What has happened to human kindness, to overall wellbeing, to generosity and community spirit”? The recent [...]
Reflections on a Year
Reflections on a year - The year’s end often calls for a time of self-reflection. For some of us, the year has not been easy. Health issues, job insecurity, relationship endings, and family concerns have [...]
Being Vulnerable
Interesting how most people shy away from the idea of showing any signs of vulnerability. Perhaps because we grow up in a culture where being seen by others as emotionally strong is anticipated, more often [...]
Making Relationships Work
Couples often come to counselling at the end of their relationship. Each time, I feel a sense of sadness about how easy it has become for two people to use language and words that criticise, [...]