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Therapy has a different meaning to everyone. In this blog I explain some of the misconceptions.

Learn how therapeutic letter writing is a way of processing and making sense of strong emotions.

I'm going to be offering walk and talk therapy from May so in this blog I wanted to look at the benefits of walking and talking, side by side.

In this blog I explore healthier ways of looking at change caused by life events.

Coping with bereavement is the subject of the latest in my series about varying life transitions and it is certainly a difficult transition.

View my tips on how to cope with a breakdown in a relationship and how to give yourself time and space to heal.

View my thoughts on self-discrepancy theory and its impact on how we act in relation to how we view ourselves.

Sam speaks with John from the Living with Mental Health podcast and offers some useful helping techniques.

Anxiety and panic attacks can be debilitating. Try out these two techniques to calm yourself down and settle those chaotic emotions.

Fear can be a disabling emotion, stopping you from moving forward. I've taken a look at how we can manage our own fear responses.

Learn useful strategies to cope with emotional dysregulation which refers to difficulty managing emotions. 

If you've found your mood dropping as a result of the constant rain we seem to be having, take a look at these tips.

Learn about why I decided to retrain as an Integrative Counsellor.

Discover how to use the WOOP framework to set realistic goals for the New Year.

Christmas can be a time of increased stress, pressure and loneliness. Read my self care tips to learn how to cope this Christmas.

Discover useful tips on how to set healthy boundaries.

Find out hypnotherapy can ease symptoms related to the perimenopause and Menopaume.

Read about my experiences of working as a volunteer counsellor for Emerging Futures and what it has taught me about addiction counselling.

Read my tips on ways to help yourself to improve your sleep.

I've taken a look at the positive effects of the sunshine to boost your wellbeing.