Kindness and Compassion

Put the Human into Humanity

I am struck by how covid-19 evokes a sense of detachment in many of us. To protect us we are not allowed to be within 2 metres of one and other, we can not hug each other and the detachment these restrictions are enforcing upon us are unusual human behaviours. Continue reading “Kindness and Compassion”

What makes us Human?

Many in the past have asked this question and I expect many more will ask in the future. Here are my thoughts on what makes us human.

Compassion, kindness and understanding, our ability to love and equally our ability to hate. Our rational thoughts and processes, which drive us consciously and unconsciously. Continue reading “What makes us Human?”

Freedom is about CHOICE

Edith Eger – CHOICE

“Freedom is about CHOICE – about choosing Compassion, Humour, Optimism, Intuition, Curiosity, Self-Expression.” Edith Eger

Reading a truly inspiring book, The Choice by Edith Eger, I have learned so much about humanity and how good can come our of the most desperate situation. Edith writes about her life experience during World War II and the unimaginable experiences she endures during the horrors of the Holocaust. Continue reading “Freedom is about CHOICE”

Face-to-Face and Online Counselling

I offer Individual Counselling and Couples Therapy in-person and online. I will support you with kindness, compassion, empathy and understanding. Working collaboratively, I will provide a safe, confidential space for you to express and process your emotions. I work with adults and carers.

I have experience and work with a wide range of issues such as: anxiety, stress, overwhelm, bereavement, grief and loss, depression and low mood, family and relationship difficulties, building confidence and self-esteem, trauma, long term and life limiting illness, counselling for carers.

I have a special interest in counselling for carers, patients and family members of long term and life limiting illness such as Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Cancer.