Author Archives: Clare

What Happens In A Psychotherapy Session?

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Clare

The words Psychotherapy and Counselling are often used interchangeably and yet are different. It is important to understand the differences so you can make informed choices about what to expect when you enter a therapeutic relationship. Counselling is a context … Continue reading →

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What Mental Diet Are You On?

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Clare

Anxiety is a physical and psychological experience which can rise and cause panic attacks. Because so much is written on it in the popular media, it seems that everyone has become a psychologist and immediately looks for psychological reasons for … Continue reading →

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Tips for saying “no”

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Clare

Why Can’t I Say No When Saying Yes Causes Me So Much Stress? Saying ‘No’ or ‘Not Yet’ or simply ‘I have too much on my plate at the moment and can’t do this now’ is enormously difficult for many … Continue reading →

Posted in crucial conversations | Tagged burnout, saying no, Stress | 1 Comment