The Messed Up Counsellor

Episode 55: Christmas and families

Family gatherings can be problematic. Effective communication can often help. In this episode I explore why problems arise, and what you can do to make things easier.

Episode 54: What is this word perfect?

We use this word a lot in our language, and I wonder if it’s a word which helps or hinders us. We strive for it, but do we ever achieve it? Can we ever achieve it? Does it create satisfaction or increase anxiety and depression?

Episode 53: Anxiety with Alistair Gladstone

Alistair from Wingmen shares his experiences as an anxious person. We discuss how anxiety impacts his personal and professional life, and we learn what the group, Wingmen, is all about.
https://www.wingmen.org.uk

Episode 52: Ella from Open Country

In this episode I talk to Ella from Open Country about how being disabled can affects people's lives. We discuss how getting out and about can help build confidence and encourage disabled people not to hide from the world. www.opencountry.org.uk

Episode 51: Anxiety

Does anxiety ever make you freeze? What’s it all about and how do we cope with it? Does it keep us safe or create distance? What can others do to help?
 

Episode 50: Why do we do that, and what do we do about it?

Why do we do that, and what do we do about it?
In this episode I talk about my newly released audio book.

Episode 49: Sex and Intimacy

How can sex and intimacy can be used to affect the balance of power in a relationship. Withdrawal of it can sub-consciously be a way to display our power in a relationship.

Episode 48: Loss

On this episode I discuss how feelings of loss can sometimes lead to other painful feelings and emotions arising.

Episode 47: The horrors of online stalking

In this episode I explore the anxiety, fear and worry that can stem from not knowing who is watching us, or saying things about us which we can’t control or stop.

Episode 46: Do you ever feel invisible?

Today I explore the feelings of being invisible; getting pushed by in queues and not getting served at the bar. Sound familiar? Why is this and what can you do to change it?