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Let's talk about change. . . . . . . . . .
Change. Transitions. Alterations. Movement. We’ve all heard these words and might associate them with multiple different meanings. ...
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Sep 9, 20233 min read
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Therapists are there to 'fix you', aren't they???
You know the scene……………. Someone (the therapist) is sitting in a chair, dressed smartly, with a pen and a notebook, furiously scribbling...
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Aug 26, 20233 min read
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Summertime fun (ish).................
But it’s summertime. I’m supposed to be carefree and having fun, right? We’ve seen the pictures……… Folk cavorting in the sunshine, happy,...
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Aug 6, 20232 min read
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On my (almost) two year anniversary in private practice. . . .
As I sit here to write this, I am filled with a sense of open-hearted awe and wonder. Approaching almost two years in private practice,...
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Jul 30, 20232 min read
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My family member/friend is struggling. What can I do?
I wanted to write this blog today, as I often hear from people who know that others close to them are struggling or having a hard time....
julienaylorcounsel
Apr 9, 20224 min read
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In these troubled times.........................
It feels as though our world and life as we know/knew it has been turned on its head, particularly over the last few years. A global...
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Mar 5, 20223 min read
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Social media: Trends, observations, potential pitfalls and things to consider
*Firstly, I want to make extremely clear here that I am not inferring or stating that all content displayed within the area of mental...
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Feb 20, 20224 min read
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'The voice' and disappearing down the rabbit hole..........
You know the voice I’m talking about? The one that might: Shout Whisper Snigger Make fun Bully Intimidate Attack Shame Guilt Talk you...
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Feb 5, 20223 min read
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So, I'm starting counselling........... What am I even going to talk about? What do I do?
This is one of the most common considerations for people when thinking about starting counselling. Common phrases and questions might...
julienaylorcounsel
Jan 15, 20223 min read
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This week, when the fog just hit me out of nowhere...........
Three days ago, I was driving to an appointment, singing along in my car (as usual). To get to my work-space on this day, I have to drive...
julienaylorcounsel
Dec 18, 20213 min read
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So, what's it really like in a counselling session?
Different approaches There are numerous different forms of counselling (modalities) and each therapist (as with all humans) are different....
julienaylorcounsel
Dec 12, 20214 min read
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Modern life: Being and Doing.....
Do you recognise this lifestyle, below? Work Family/friends Study Activities Group membership/practices Commitments to people, places and...
julienaylorcounsel
Dec 5, 20213 min read
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Thinking............ What's it all about?
Thoughts Ah, thinking. That powerful brain activity that us humans have advanced through years of development. The thing that allows us...
julienaylorcounsel
Nov 28, 20213 min read
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FEAR
You know the feeling. The one that starts somewhere deep within the depths. The one that crawls up your spine, through your muscles,...
julienaylorcounsel
Nov 22, 20213 min read
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