Blogs
What counselling costs in Woking and Guildford, and how to bring the cost down
Most people looking for a therapist want to know the price before they enquire, and quite a few give up rather than ask. So here is the whole picture, including
EMDR or Deep Brain Reorienting: how to tell which one you need
If you have read about both, you have probably noticed they are described in similar language. Both work with trauma. Both are said to reach things that talking does not.
You have had therapy before and it did not help. What might be missing?
If you have had counselling before and come away feeling much the same, there are usually two conclusions people draw. Either therapy does not work, or there is something wrong
TICES Grid
TICES Grid For EMDR Therapy The TICES grid is a great tool commonly used in EMDR therapy. Even if not using EMDR processing, the TICES grid can still be useful
EMDR Online
Can EMDR be done online? I often get asked whether EMDR Therapy can be done online. The short answer to that question is: yes, absolutely! The longer answer is that
Grounding Techniques #1 Finding Presence and Calmness Through Breathing
This is the first step in using grounding techniques in order to ‘ground’ yourself in the present moment. Grounding can help people manage anxiety as it can enable you to
Grounding Techniques #2 – Using Your Senses
I hope those of you that have tried the grounding breathing useful. I have had confirmation that it has been helping people so that is great news. I recommend checking
Understanding Psychological Distress: A 5-Stage Character-Analytic Theory
There are many different frameworks for understanding psychological distress and well-being. It is accepted by many that there is no “right way” of understanding or working with mental health issues.