Not everything doesn’t happen for a reason

Not everything doesn’t happen for a reason

I recently read an article entitled “Everything Doesn’t Happen for a Reason”.  It was about the damage that can be done when people put forward sentiments like “everything happens for a reason” to those in the midst of pain and grief, how these words can be an insult...
Synchronicity and Psychology

Synchronicity and Psychology

I was at a café in Warburton, speaking to a friend. We were sharing about our experiences of synchronicity, and of times when the world has seemed a very strong mirror of our internal landscapes. Sometimes these experiences seem part of the fabric of what life is like...
Being with grief

Being with grief

When I was 25 my best friend Kelvin was murdered when we were in Thailand. I remember grieving a lot and deeply in those few days whilst traveling alone to Bangkok from rural Thailand and catching a flight home for his funeral. During this time I touched places I had...
Getting to know your inner critic

Getting to know your inner critic

The intention of this article is to explore a psychological phenomenon often known as the inner critic. I aim to stimulate a greater awareness of what is occurring in this process, its dynamics and consequences.  I offer some basic approaches to help create a...
Do i need counselling?

Do i need counselling?

Are you in crisis? Can’t cope with your life situation? Is your relationship on the brink of collapse? Do you find it difficult to manage your day-to-day life? If the answer is yes, counselling could certainly be a way to help you move through your current situation....