Author Archives: Gladeana

Facing Your Fears

Research suggests that when you visualise a positive outcome you are more likely to get one. Coping imagery is used to prepare for difficult situations – for example, if you know you are meeting someone or doing something and just the thought of it makes you feel worried, angry or tense. All you need to

The “Rescue Remedy” for Anxiety

Here’s Part 2 of the No More Anxiety posts: The “Rescue Remedy” breathing exercise  So many relaxation exercises rely on you being able to take time out, lie down or, in some way, take you away from what you are doing.  This simple breathing exercise is one that you can do anywhere, even while holding

No More Anxiety

According to a report published by National Statistics, an independent research body, one in six adults aged 16 to 74 years have a common disorder such as anxiety. Clients who suffer from anxiety should benefit from cognitive-behavioural therapy or CBT as it is often called.  CBT is a form of therapy recommended by the NHS

Standing up for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

I well remember running a one-day post-trauma stress awareness training event for a group of psychodynamic and person-centered counsellors.  The day went well and the delegates were a trainer’s delight, keen and enthusiastic to learn.  However, as the day progressed and the questions became more searching, I knew it was only a matter of time

When Counselling doesn’t work

I remember reading two articles in the popular press, some time ago now.  The first told the story of a man struggling to control his depression and the second of a man unable to control his temper.  In both cases extensive counselling was undertaken but the ‘problem’ continued. Implicit in both articles was the belief

The Value of Personal Counselling for Counsellors

‘I don’t see the point of coming here.’ ‘I’ve got nothing to talk about.’ ‘Seems a waste of time and money to me.’ Words from an ambivalent client? No, words from trainee counsellors questioning the value of personal counselling.  … I find it hard to believe that a human being when presented with the opportunity

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