Many of my clients suffer from depression and it’s distressing symptoms. Depressed mood, pessimistic thinking, lack of motivation, low energy, poor sleep, suicidal thoughts and excessive feelings of guilt are only some of the symptoms that plague those with depression. …
Assertive Communication
Assertive communication is a skill that many people struggle with and I often see this in counselling sessions with my clients. Being assertive means being comfortable speaking your mind, sharing your opinion and saying no in a respectful and confident …
Guilt
We’ve all experienced the emotion of guilt, and the accompanying feelings of regret and shame that come with it. Guilt makes us have obsessive thoughts, makes us withdraw from the world and makes us self-critical and cruel to ourselves. Guilt …
Expressing Gratitude
With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easily to only invest energy and thoughts in the things that we are dissatisfied with in life. This only leads to worry, stress, depression and poor quality of life. This is …
Overcoming Anxiety
Many people struggle with anxiety. Anxiety can result in many life difficulties such as problems at work and social problems. Anxiety can be manageable for some or completely overwhelming and distressing for others. In my experience, the individuals who do …