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Flying the Therapy Nest

May 10, 2015
By Eleni
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Counselling Skills, Lifestyle, self-esteem, Supervision, Uncategorized

“Poised between past and future, every ending encompasses both hope and regret, accomplishment and disappointment, loss and gain. The inherent ambivalence of endings tests our capacity as therapist to tolerate ambiguity, to cope with both optimism and sadness in the dace f loss, and to hold onto a realistic appraisal of our strengths and shortcomings”.…

What am I paying for? What clients are paying their therapist for.

April 26, 2015
By Eleni
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Counselling Skills, Lifestyle, self-esteem, Supervision, Uncategorized

I often think of booking holistic treatments, massages, Indian head massage, manicures… the list goes on. I get very close and then think “why am I paying for this, do I really benefit anymore?”. Counselling can be a similar conundrum. It’s hard to know what you’re paying for week after week when you see nothing…

knowing who they are

February 8, 2015
By Eleni
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anger, bully, Counselling Skills, Lifestyle, self-esteem, Supervision, Uncategorized

The stealth methods used by narcissistic leaders and managers can create emotional turmoil for those around them. Name calling, talking down to employees, sexual harassment, disinformation, using the ‘silent treatment’ for those who have slighted him are just some examples of the subtle controlling techniques that gradually but consistently erode a normal workplace into one…

Narcissism and the Followers

February 1, 2015
By Eleni
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Counselling Skills, Lifestyle, self-esteem, Supervision, Uncategorized

Narcissist bosses are common. To get to the top many strive and push others out of the way (many don’t though too) however a narcissist within a team can cause disruptions and divisions, splintering into factions and conflict. Throughout February I will be talking about this personality type and how to manage them and you.…

Benefits of Online Counselling

January 25, 2015
By Eleni
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Counselling Skills, Lifestyle, self-esteem, Uncategorized

Counselling via skype or instant messaging is a growing domain. Here are some snappy benefits to consider. • Difficult for you to attend the counselling service in person • Find it hard to speak in person, you may stutter or have anxiety • You have difficulty accessing the service in person as you live far…

Tagged: ease, email, online, online counselling, skype, Stress, text, writing

Fresh Start … bye bye anger

January 18, 2015
By Eleni
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Counselling Skills, Lifestyle, self-esteem

Would you say you are an angry person? If you’re not you must still (very naturally) become angry. Anger is made up of passive and aggressive forms, of these it can be hard to know which is the most detrimental to you and most infuriating to others. Passive aggression comes from our primal response. In…

Tagged: anger, dealing with anger, help, support

Starting counselling? Not sure what’s going to happen?

January 11, 2015
By Eleni
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Counselling Skills, Lifestyle, self-esteem, Uncategorized

Here are 5 key things to note 1. Ask your counsellor about themselves – where did you train, what type of approach do you follow, where else do you work? 2. How much is this and can I have a discount? Most counsellors do bulk bookings, if you like your counsellor and feel that you…

Tagged: Counselling, questions, responsibilites, right

Giving & Receiving Gifts

November 23, 2014
By Eleni
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Counselling Skills, Lifestyle

Coming up to Christmas, gifts are at the forefront of most our minds, even if we are not buying them or don’t believe in presents we are constantly surrounded by gifts, gift ideas, presents, gift filled Advent calendars, Christmas only available gift sets, gifts when you buy the Christmas only gift set – a constant…

Tagged: Christmas, Counselling, gifts, self-esteem, thank you

Learning to speak Counsellor

November 19, 2014
By Eleni
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bully, Counselling Skills, Lifestyle, self-esteem

Do you ever use; ““How do you feel?” How did that make you feel?, “What do you feel about that?” in your practice, as a client how many times in one session does your therapist ask you about your feelings? I think we sometimes fire the “How do you feel?” question at clients far too…

Tagged: education, emotions, learning, love, read, vocabulary

5 Ways to Stop Bulling Yourself!

November 16, 2014
By Eleni
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Counselling Skills, Lifestyle

Following on from Wednesday post about self-criticism, I wanted to talk through some ways combatting these thoughts. For sure, self-criticism is not easy to recognise and overcome however, with practice and counselling we can begin to recognise this behaviour and make positive changes to live happier freer lives. 1. Evidence your beliefs – not all…

Tagged: anger, Anxiety, attatchment, bullying, Depression, happiness, happy, hildhood, self care, self worth, self-esteem

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