Putney Counselling and Psychotherapy

AWARENESS: THE CAPACITY TO BE WITH HOW THINGS ARE The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week this year is nature. Absolutely, nature helps us to see the beauty in life.…

We live in interesting times. Covid 19, climate change and the extinction of species, political unrest, terrorism run riot, wars, economic struggles, and more. Especially now more than ever, even…

Uncertainty, the Unknown, and Befriending Change If there is ever a time to make friends with uncertainty, it is now; and if there is ever a place to make friends…

Transitioning from thinking to feeling through the emotional journey in psychotherapy The Indian sage Meher Baba said, ‘A mind that is fast is sick, a mind that is slow is…

For the developing child, the importance of healthy, genuine empathic mirroring cannot be overstated. Lack of this vital form of nurturing can produce a sense of emptiness and a lack…

There are numerous times throughout our lives where thoughts of ageing, sickness and death may surface to our conscious minds. This typically happens in mid-life but can also happen at…

Self esteem is a natural psychological and emotional quality for a healthy ego. When we have a healthy lifestyle, a good work life balance, and meaningful personal and professional relationships,…

With so many different modalities of counselling and psychotherapy to choose from, the field of therapy can seem quite confusing in itself. However, it is generally agreed that if you’re…

Stress is a simple term for when we are ill at ease or dis-eased, but its causes can be complex and multifaceted. Oftentimes external causes also trigger internal stresses that…