avoncounsellingOct 101 min readWorld Mental Health DayYou see people taking care of their bodies, but people forget about looking after their mental health, and they take it for granted. It...
avoncounsellingApr 221 min readHappy Earth DayTake the chance to reconnect with nature, with a Walk and Talk session. It’s an amazing form of therapy, for anyone, of any age or level...
avoncounsellingMar 9, 20232 min readShame and GuiltThere has been extensive research by Brene Brown on vulnerability and shame, and the following is based on an inspiring talk by her that...
avoncounsellingJan 31, 20232 min readWhy should I see a Counsellor?If you get a physical problem, you go to the doctor, right? What about when you are struggling with something mentally or emotionally?...
avoncounsellingDec 19, 20222 min readChristmas - pleasure or pain?You see most people getting excited leading up to Christmas, enjoying the bustle of shopping to buy treats for loved ones and Christmas...
avoncounsellingNov 9, 20224 min readAnxietyYou hear the terms ‘anxiety’ and ‘depression’ a lot these days. Awareness has increased, the stigma around suffering with mental illness...
avoncounsellingOct 19, 20223 min readAre we in an epidemic of rage and intolerance?I hear in my counselling work and see in the world around me so much rage and angst going on and it’s got me thinking. Everyone seems so...
avoncounsellingOct 12, 20221 min readGrief and lossWhether you have experienced bereavement before or not, the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II has triggered feelings of grief and loss in...
avoncounsellingOct 5, 20221 min readMy Walk and Talk routeI thought I’d share some pictures from my lovely Walk and Talk route, we really are lucky in Stratford to have a place like this to enjoy...
Lisa GriffinSep 29, 20224 min readWalk and Talk therapyWalk and talk therapy is growing in popularity as an amazing form of therapy, for anyone, of any age or level of fitness, to benefit...
-Jun 10, 20224 min readHow To Let GoHow To Let Go In many instances in life we are required to “let go”. When we lose our job or decide to change career ; when a...