The Messed Up Counsellor

Episode 60: Focussing on the things we can’t do or be.

I’ve found that people look at the things which go wrong don’t often think of the things that go right. If 20% of our world is in turmoil or in a negative spiral, why can’t we consider the 80% which is going well.

Episode 59: Pulled from pillar to post

How do we manage with all the pressures we bear? How can we make time for ourselves and instal some restrictions that might help?

Episode 58: Are we or can we ever be in control?

This week I explore this interesting question in the counselling room. Is it a mirage or fantasy to be, or feel like, we are in control?
 

Episode 57: A bit about me.

In this episode I discuss my experiences growing up, and how I learnt to express myself. Was I the black sheep or the instigator of exploration? Sometimes someone has to shake things up.

Episode 56: New year the promises we keep, or not.

Happy new year! In this episode I discuss how to keep your resolutions on track by staying motivated.

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?