Psychotherapists and Counsellors Answer your Questions

I don't think there is one single answer to that - the most significant problem you find depends entirely on where you look. There is certainly no shortage of problems in the world to grab our...

I don't think there is one single answer to that - the most significant problem you find depends entirely on where you look. There is certainly no shortage of problems in the world to grab our attention. It's easy to forget that no matter the place we live or the time in human history, that has always been true. Are things any better or worse now than ever? I don't really think there is a definitive answer to that. The only real constant is change.

How the lack of self knowledge and self awareness drives our behaviour in often destructive ways - often because of lack of belief or love in ourselves.

How the lack of self knowledge and self awareness drives our behaviour in often destructive ways - often because of lack of belief or love in ourselves.

Thinking that the parts of us which are anxious, angry, addicted, etc are the problem. They aren't the problem, the problem is the burdens they carry. If we fight against the parts of people we fight...

Thinking that the parts of us which are anxious, angry, addicted, etc are the problem. They aren't the problem, the problem is the burdens they carry. If we fight against the parts of people we fight against people. We need to collectively release the burdens from our internal and external communities, not the people.

Profit over people.

Profit over people.

One of the most significant problems we face today is disconnectionâ??disconnection from ourselves, from one another, and from the natural world. In a time of constant noise, pressure to perform, and...

One of the most significant problems we face today is disconnectionâ??disconnection from ourselves, from one another, and from the natural world. In a time of constant noise, pressure to perform, and increasing polarisation, many people feel isolated, overwhelmed, or cut off from their deeper values and sense of meaning. This disconnection can manifest as anxiety, burnout, or conflictâ??but at its heart, it reflects a loss of belonging. I believe the work of healing, whether individually or collectively, begins with reconnection: to our inner world, to each otherâ??s humanity, and to what sustains us. When we slow down, listen deeply, and respond with compassion, real changeâ??both personal and systemicâ??becomes possible.

Communication is often the most significant challenge many clients face, closely followed by issues of trustâ??both in themselves and in others. Reflecting on this, it raises an important question:...

Communication is often the most significant challenge many clients face, closely followed by issues of trustâ??both in themselves and in others. Reflecting on this, it raises an important question: What is the most pressing problem we encounter in the world today? For many, it may well be the struggle to connect authentically and build trust in our relationships. Addressing these fundamental issues is key to fostering understanding, healing, and stronger connections in both our personal lives and communities.

Polarity

Polarity

There are many important political issues.... the most significant I think is the environmental crisis. However momentous the other issues are, the planet has a somewhat uncertain but tight deadline...

There are many important political issues.... the most significant I think is the environmental crisis. However momentous the other issues are, the planet has a somewhat uncertain but tight deadline that we have to sort things out by. Hopefully that timeframe won't reach crunch point in my life time, but it might. This motivates me to be part of the change. Many people, from Al Gore to the Dali Lama have said that we need to shift in consciousness in order to resolve the environmental problems we face. Einstein said that No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it. I believe that if we all become more self aware then we will very naturally start treating the planet with more respect. I hope to play my own small part in this change through my work as a therapist.

The effects of trauma on the human psyche and the power of our unconscious negative core beliefs to lock people into lives of pain, stress, distress. If we could reverse these, we would unleash an...

The effects of trauma on the human psyche and the power of our unconscious negative core beliefs to lock people into lives of pain, stress, distress. If we could reverse these, we would unleash an enormous wave of human potential, and there would be enough people with enough energy and capacity free to make a massive difference to every aspect of the world we live in.

Greed. The environment is being damaged as a result of over population, over consumption, and desperate grasping. We are seeing at the physical level the result of the ââ?¬Å?three...

Greed. The environment is being damaged as a result of over population, over consumption, and desperate grasping. We are seeing at the physical level the result of the ââ?¬Å?three poisonsââ?¬Â greed, hatred and delusion. The evolution of human consciousness toward non greed - generosity, non hatred - compassion and non delusion - awareness is more essential than ever as the health of our little planet depends on it.

Overpopulation. Raping of the earth's below and above ground natural resources without longer term care plans. Not heeding the planet's groans of suffering - weather implications, environmental...

Overpopulation. Raping of the earth's below and above ground natural resources without longer term care plans. Not heeding the planet's groans of suffering - weather implications, environmental destruction. She's actively crying out and giving us warnings but we still don't appear to be listening!

There are countless problems. From a mental health therapist perspective, I feel that there is a lack of mental health education from childhood on. Introducing knowledge of mindfulness, empathy and...

There are countless problems. From a mental health therapist perspective, I feel that there is a lack of mental health education from childhood on. Introducing knowledge of mindfulness, empathy and self-awareness in schools would prepare many children to become grateful and accomplished adults and most likely solve more than one of the problems we are facing.