Don’t feel strange about social anxiety, because it is perfectly normal. What is strange is when we don’t feel any at all. Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) is an extremely common problem. Millions of people all over the world struggle … Continued
Clinical Psychologist, Tony Bates, gives insight to the importance and benefits of ‘opening up’ for our mental health in this RTE podcast https://www.rte.ie/radio/radioplayer/html5/#/radio1/21918524 How can counselling help? Most of us, at some time in our lives, have periods when it … Continued
As of May 18th 2020 we will begin a phased return to In Person counselling sessions. In line with the Irish Government’s “Return to Work Protocol: Covid-19 Specific National Protocol For Employers and Workers” and the NSAI “Covid-19 Workplace Protection … Continued
“This too shall pass”. When things are bad, remember: it won’t always be this way. Take one day at a time. When things are good, remember: it won’t always be this way. Enjoy every great moment.
You have mixed feelings about your worries. On the one hand, your worries are bothering you and you can’t sleep, and you can’t get these negative thoughts out of your head. But there is a way that these worries make … Continued
For last year’s words belong to last year’s language. And next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning. T S Eliot
Fear is one of the most powerful emotions. It has a very strong effect on your mind and body. Anxiety and fear are normal and understandable responses to stressful situations which we experience as threatening. Such feelings often result from … Continued
Don’t feel strange about social anxiety, because it is perfectly normal. What is strange is when we don’t feel any at all. Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) is an extremely common problem. Millions of people all over the world suffer … Continued
“We think that the point is to pass the test or overcome the problem, but the truth is that things don’t really get solved. They come together and they fall apart. Then they come together again and fall apart again. … Continued
A healthy relationship requires the space to be yourself, to maintain your personal integrity. Most people will respect your boundaries when you explain what they are and will expect that you will do the same for them; it’s a two-way … Continued