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Transactional Analysis - An Introduction

Eric Berne defined Transactional Analysis as 'a theory of personality and social action, and a clinical method of psychotherapy, based on the analysis of all possible transactions between two or more people, on the basis of specifically defined ego states into a finite number of established types.' (Eric Berne, 1975, 'What Do You Say After You Say Hello', London, Corgi.)...

Adlerian Counselling

Adlerian Counselling is not a particularly well known form of Counselling. Adler was a colleague of Freud's. They parted company due to a basic difference in approach. Put simply, Freud's opinion was that we are 'driven', mainly (in Freud's opinion) by unresolved sexual desires. Adler's theory was the opposite. Adler believed that we are 'drawn' towards our life goals...

Depression and Counselling

Depression - A state of extreme dejection or morbidly excessive melancholy; a state of hopelessness and feeling of inadequacy, often with physical symptoms (Oxford Dictionary, 1990)...

Confidence - Self Esteem and Counselling

There are many terms used to describe people's confidence, be it self-esteem, self worth or self-belief. Most people at some point in their lives suffer from a lack of confidence or even a 'crisis' of confidence.

Neuro Linguistic Psychotherapy

Imagine you're in a room, with a group of people, perhaps chatting away and suddenly in walks a lion. An African, hair, teeth and claws, fully paid up member of the National Union of Carnivores and Allied Beasts, pads into the room and it's a bit peckish...

Bereavement - Italian Style

Bereavement is a familiar subject for many counsellors.In this moving article Debbie Collins shares with us her experience surrounding the death of her Father in Law, and compares the Italians' attitudes to bereavement and mourning with those of the British.

CONFIDENTIALITY: the Core of Counselling

Coleen Swan discuses the importance of confidentiality in the Client - Counsellor relationship...

Counselling- I want to feel better but the thought of it scares me.

In this article Stefan Kelly acknowledges that entering counselling can seem daunting, and he addresses some common concerns.

This is a good starting point for anyone considering counselling...

PRACTICING STAYING PRESENT TO THE NOW

Dr Harry Henshaw describes how Transformational Practices and Meditation can help us focus on the Now.

ASH REHN : Online Counselling vs Face-To-Face Therapy: Not Better or Worse, Just Different

Some people make appointments to see their therapist in person, others choose online counselling. As a counsellor and therapist who offers both, my experience is that neither is better or worse than the other, they are just different. Each approach to therapy has its own advantages and benefits.