By Ruth Greenhalgh, Associate Couple Counsellor, Paisley Counselling Harville Hendrix first published ‘Getting the Love You Want’ in 1988 following the failure of a previous relationship. He applied his own research and therapeutic principles within his second marriage and continues to stand by the theories presented in the book. Hendrix proposes a hopeful approach to …
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By Chantal, Psychodynamic Therapist Understanding silence Parents and carers often worry when a child becomes withdrawn, refuses to talk about their feelings, or seems overwhelmed by emotions they cannot explain. Silence can be confusing and even frightening for adults, especially when we sense that something is wrong but do not know how to help. From …
By Shaun Hotchkiss, CBT Psychotherapist Anxiety is a normal and adaptive human response. It evolved to help us detect and respond to threat. When functioning well, it sharpens attention, increases alertness and motivates preparation. However, for many people anxiety becomes persistent, excessive, and difficult to control. Rather than responding to immediate danger, the mind begins …
By Morag Hannah, trainee counsellor specialising in integrative therapies. Isn’t Counselling a Bit… Self‑Indulgent? It’s a question people often think but rarely say out loud. And honestly? A counsellor might smile and reply, “I don’t know — is it?” Because the idea of counselling as “self‑indulgent” usually comes from a deeper belief: that looking after ourselves …
Why it can feel overwhelming — and why you don’t have to face it alone When people hear the word exposure in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), it often brings up images of being pushed into frightening situations before they feel ready. For many, this alone is enough to create anxiety about therapy itself. If that …
By Shaun Hotchkiss, Trainee CBT Psychotherapist Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is more common than many people realise and often misunderstood. PTSD can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, and can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, or circumstances. What I find most important, and hopeful, is that PTSD is highly treatable. As a …
by Laura Hendry Understanding Our Body’s Reactions and Pathways to Healing Polyvagal theory has become influential in the world of trauma therapy, giving counsellors new ways to understand and help people who have experienced trauma. Created by Dr Stephen Porges in the 1990s, this theory helps us see how our body’s automatic responses can shape …
