Psychotherapists and Counsellors Answer your Questions

There are so many - where do I start! I know that all I can do is do the best I can on any given day and hope I can be that candle in the darkness for my clients when they need it most...so we can...

There are so many - where do I start! I know that all I can do is do the best I can on any given day and hope I can be that candle in the darkness for my clients when they need it most...so we can walk out of the darkness together and they continue their journey with a new sense of hope and inspiration.

Where do I start!? The world is facing so many challenges, but at the heart of it, I believe the most significant problem we face is disconnection ... disconnection from ourselves, from each other,...

Where do I start!? The world is facing so many challenges, but at the heart of it, I believe the most significant problem we face is disconnection ... disconnection from ourselves, from each other, and from the natural world. We are more 'connected' than ever through technology, yet loneliness, isolation, and misunderstanding are everywhere. People are struggling with unresolved trauma, cycles of pain, and societal pressures that tell them to suppress rather than process. Instead of fostering deeper connection, we often turn to distractions, avoidance, or unhealthy coping mechanisms. If we could truly see and hear one another, without judgment, without fear - I believe so much healing could begin.

The amount of noise in our world today, whether auditory, visual, or simply information overload or busyness can prevent us from necessary self-reflection and self-knowledge.

The amount of noise in our world today, whether auditory, visual, or simply information overload or busyness can prevent us from necessary self-reflection and self-knowledge.

The media.

The media.

A lack of self compassion, lack of self acceptance and too much focus on bolstering self esteem and outer achievement has sadly affected our capacity to connect to others, to give and receive love and...

A lack of self compassion, lack of self acceptance and too much focus on bolstering self esteem and outer achievement has sadly affected our capacity to connect to others, to give and receive love and feel fulfilled. Another concern I share with many is our disconnection from the Mother Earth and from what sustains us - leading to more harm and sadly, more disconnection.

Disconnection from ourselves, from each other, and from a sense of meaning. The world often prioritises productivity over presence and comparison over connection, so many people are feeling isolated,...

Disconnection from ourselves, from each other, and from a sense of meaning. The world often prioritises productivity over presence and comparison over connection, so many people are feeling isolated, unseen, and emotionally flooded. This disconnection underlies so much of the anxiety, trauma, and relational difficulty we see. I see healing as a reconnection processâ??coming home to who we are, building safe and authentic relationships, and making space for what truly matters. Therapy is one small but powerful way to resist the pull of disconnection and reclaim our capacity for insight, empathy, and hope.

Information overload provided by the insistent and ongoing access through social media and technology - we need to learn to switch off technology, get back to basics... smell the air, feel the...

Information overload provided by the insistent and ongoing access through social media and technology - we need to learn to switch off technology, get back to basics... smell the air, feel the water... don't just throw down your cup of coffee... be in the moment! Hold that warm cup, smell the aroma, really take in that first sip, the second and just be.... we need to learn to be present.

The most significant problem we face is probably climate change, however, I think we are thwarted from facing the challenge largely due to the disconnected individualism of the West. I think we need...

The most significant problem we face is probably climate change, however, I think we are thwarted from facing the challenge largely due to the disconnected individualism of the West. I think we need to find ways to relate to others from all walks of life and all political agendas. I think when we really understand another with cultivated empathy and care we can share their plight, and others can share ours.

Isolation. I do wonder if its easy to feel disconnected. I specialise in helping everyone to understand how they are responding to their circumstances or experiences or situation in life and feel more...

Isolation. I do wonder if its easy to feel disconnected. I specialise in helping everyone to understand how they are responding to their circumstances or experiences or situation in life and feel more in control.

The time that we have on this planet is quite short. We could choose to be a little kinder to each other while we are here. I believe that a lot of the world's problems could be reduced simply by...

The time that we have on this planet is quite short. We could choose to be a little kinder to each other while we are here. I believe that a lot of the world's problems could be reduced simply by caring well for our families.

I feel that there are many problems in the world today. The largest challenge I see is staying connected - with each other, with community, and globally. We have the world at our fingertips with...

I feel that there are many problems in the world today. The largest challenge I see is staying connected - with each other, with community, and globally. We have the world at our fingertips with technology, but strangely feel less connected. Loneliness is becoming an enormous issue in all ages and world-wide.

Disconnection is a big problem in the world today. As humans, we are hardwired for connection, and it is of vital importance to prioritise our social connections throughout our lives.

Disconnection is a big problem in the world today. As humans, we are hardwired for connection, and it is of vital importance to prioritise our social connections throughout our lives.

Interpersonal trauma.

Interpersonal trauma.

I think that the most significant problem that we face in the world today is the lack of care for our mother Earth. I think that this political, and institutional lack of care is having, and will have...

I think that the most significant problem that we face in the world today is the lack of care for our mother Earth. I think that this political, and institutional lack of care is having, and will have massive negative effects now and into the future.

I believe the most significant problem we face today is a disconnection from ourselves and our intuition. In a world filled with the constant noise of social media, societal expectations and...

I believe the most significant problem we face today is a disconnection from ourselves and our intuition. In a world filled with the constant noise of social media, societal expectations and pressures. it's easy to lose touch with who we truly are and what truly matters. We become distracted by external influences and, in turn, disconnected from our inner selves. Therapy provides a space for reflection, allowing us to reconnect with our authentic selves and rediscover what truly matters in our lives.

Being too busy to understand and listen to those around us

Being too busy to understand and listen to those around us

I think that the toxicity of some social and mainstream media and how that's impacting people to view the world in more binary ways (us versus them) is a real problem that can lead many to view life...

I think that the toxicity of some social and mainstream media and how that's impacting people to view the world in more binary ways (us versus them) is a real problem that can lead many to view life more negatively than is healthy. It also helps alienate people and reduce their healthy social experiences. However, there is so much evidence showing that a poor social life and loneliness leads to very poor health outcomes including degenerative diseases such as dementia.

One of the most significant problems we face in the world today is the overwhelming pace of life and the unrealistic expectation to have everything together at all times. Constant messages from...

One of the most significant problems we face in the world today is the overwhelming pace of life and the unrealistic expectation to have everything together at all times. Constant messages from various sources bombard us, suggesting that we're not enough as we are. This pressure to meet unrealistic standards can lead to stress, anxiety, and a sense of inadequacy. It's crucial for us to challenge these societal norms and cultivate a culture of acceptance, self-compassion, and authenticity.

Changing environments and the effect they have on our thought spirit and all.

Changing environments and the effect they have on our thought spirit and all.

Self-Awareness Communication (effective communication is based in self-awareness) Compassion (also based in self-awareness and self-compassion)

Self-Awareness Communication (effective communication is based in self-awareness) Compassion (also based in self-awareness and self-compassion)