Many clients come to see me when they are stressed, depressed or full of resentment. Often, their assessments reveal that they give to others constantly. That is, they put their partner, parents, co workers, neighbours, friends –  everyone else – before themselves. I use the metaphor of the parent on the airplane accompanied by young children. If […]

It’s that time of year again when chocolates, jewelry and roses are reminding you that Valentine’s Day is around the corner. Valentine’s is about love whether you are in a committed relationship or not. Valentine’s Day is foremost about loving ‘yourself’. It’s about taking time for ‘you’ i.e.  realizing how special you are – not […]

We’ve all been there. Life stalls and becomes unsatisfying, or loneliness sets in. We want to change yet don’t know how to start. We are terrified of failing that we prefer to stick with the unhappiness we know rather than risk failure. Alas, we continue in our rut. A skilled solution-focused Counsellor or Life Coach […]

The winter blues can be tricky to navigate. Winter is here and although the holidays are an incredibly warm and happy time to be spending with your family and friends, it can get difficult for some. Whether it triggers certain past memories, or you simply struggle with the gloomy, grey days, there’s ways around it […]