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We Typically Get Better With Age

Things might not be where you want them to be now, but maybe the best is yet to come. There are a few aspects of this piece that I would like to cover, firstly, it’s […]

Consider the 20-Hour Rule When Learning New Skills

Learning a new set of skills can open up a whole new world to us, but it does take time. To master something you need to work at it for 10,000 hours. Many people believe […]

Online Therapy To Boom In Coming Years

People are increasingly turning to online counselling services. I recently made a big move, I handed in the keys to my office and shifted to an online-only service for my counselling clients. While I know […]

Perfect Invalidation Example

This movie scene gives a great example of invalidation Validating and invalidating others, especially those we love, can make a profound impact. If you validate someone’s emotions they will tend to feel more safe and […]

Beware the Control Trap

Trying to control things can only leave us feeling helpless Most people would, if given the chance, go for a ride on a roller coaster. Why? Well, I think it is mostly about those wonderful […]

Optimists Found To Be Better Savers

Being an optimist might not only help you avoid depression, but it might also help boost your savings account. There have been many studies that have found links between reduced depressive symptoms in more optimistic […]

Tired People Struggle With Mood

If you’ve read any of the Counselling-related posts on the With a Little Help Counselling website you might have picked up on some running themes. Things like how validation helps to build safety and intimacy […]

Gentle Touch Important For Mental Health

I don’t think anyone will be surprised to read that humans need gentle touch and social connections to enhance our mental health. Despite this seeming to be common knowledge, researchers have now proven the value […]

Is My New Partner a Narcissist?

It’s a label (or diagnosis) that people tend to understand more today than ever, yet I still often get asked what the signs of a narcissist are to look out for. Narcissism is a diagnosable […]

Research Shows Early Depression Intervention Helpful

Depression has become a struggle for many people in today’s society, and the data shows higher rates than what we might have ever experienced in the past. Where depression can be so damaging, is that […]