Because counselling happens behind closed doors, it can seem to be shrouded in mystery, so in this blog, we’re going to do some counselling myth-busting! By addressing common misconceptions associated with counselling and therapy, I hope to take away some of the mystique and leave you feeling more informed and enlightened! So here we go…. There mustContinue reading “Behind the curtain – busting those counselling myths”
Author Archives: Becky Stokes Counsellor
The choice is yours…
There are so many things in the world that we can’t control, such as the weather, and the thoughts and actions of others. But there are more things that you do have control over in your life, even if you think you don’t. You may be in a job you hate and think you have noContinue reading “The choice is yours…”
The 6 causes of work-related stress
In my last blog, we looked at the signs of work-related stress, but what are the causes? The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) outlines six areas which can cause stress in the workplace:Health & Safety Executive. 2019. Work-related stress and how to manage it. http://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/what-to-do.htm. Let’s look at these in more detail… DemandsWhat are theContinue reading “The 6 causes of work-related stress”
5 ways to tell if your work-related stress is a problem
A bit of stress at work can be motivating – a little pressure can make you more productive and give you a sense of achievement. But what happens when that stress gets too much? Here are 5 indicators that work-related stress may have become a problem: 1. Having negative thoughtsYou feel unhappy, sad, or evenContinue reading “5 ways to tell if your work-related stress is a problem”
Take your car to the garage before your exhaust falls off! How counselling can prevent you from hitting rock bottom
If your car exhaust was rattling, would you take it to the garage, or would you wait until it fell off before getting it repaired? Most people would want to take it to the garage as soon as possible as they know that if they left it, it might lead to more damage and a higherContinue reading “Take your car to the garage before your exhaust falls off! How counselling can prevent you from hitting rock bottom“
Are you good enough? (Hint: the answer is yes!)
“I’m just not good enough” How often have you said that to yourself when you’ve struggled with a task or things haven’t gone your way? Or maybe it’s a label you carry around with you every day? But what is it to be good enough? You may have had a productive day yesterday, and soContinue reading “Are you good enough? (Hint: the answer is yes!)”
You can’t pour from an empty cup! Why self-care is never selfish
Self–care – everyone is talking about it, but what actually is it? Self-care is anything that allows us to switch off, relax, and recharge our batteries (mentally or physically). We wouldn’t let our mobile phone run out of charge, and yet how often do we ourselves function on empty? We run around trying to juggleContinue reading “You can’t pour from an empty cup! Why self-care is never selfish”
Feeling anxious? This may help…
We’ve all felt anxiety at some point – the sweaty palms before a job interview, the butterflies before a first date, the dry mouth before making an important phone call, but for some of us, anxiety can be something we live with every day and can be so debilitating if can stop us from livingContinue reading “Feeling anxious? This may help…”