Palmeira Practice counsellors contribute to an ongoing collection of articles and guides for emotional wellbeing
So much of what troubles us as adults has roots in our childhood and upbringing. Perhaps you grew up with a parent whose moods you had to track and manage. Did you learn that other people were not safe, that asking for help was not okay, and that love was very conditional on you being a certain way?
Read MoreFew relationships carry as much weight as the one between mother and daughter. It's often layered, tender, complicated, and sometimes painful, all at once. It shapes how we see ourselves, how we form other relationships, and what we come to expect from being loved.
Read MoreThe journey to motherhood is often portrayed as a time of pure joy and excitement. While it can indeed be beautiful, it's also a period of immense change and challenge.
Read MoreOver the years, addiction has been described in a number of different ways – a lack of willpower, being morally weak, having difficulty living in the real world, a physical illness, and a spiritual disease. If you’ve had experience with active addiction, then you may have many more ways of defining this destructive and powerful force.
Read MoreUnderstanding how the teenage brain works means we can employ strategies to reduce anxiety. Here’s a rundown of why teenagers experience anxiety, and how to better control it.
Read MoreUnderstand the emotional, physical, and cognitive symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) – a disorder that affects up to 8% of women.
Read MoreOnline therapy has become more popular in recent years – but is it preferable to in-person therapy? Really, that depends on what you’re looking for in the therapeutic experience. Find out the benefits of online therapy vs in-person therapy here.
Read MoreHoarding disorder and chronic disorganisation affect many adults within the UK, but changing behaviours around this issue can be more challenging than you initially think. Here’s how counselling and therapy can help.
Read MoreThe menopause can be a challenging time for mental and emotional wellbeing, but perhaps it also harbours an opportunity to grow and develop.
Read MoreWhilst boarding school can seem like a childhood experience for the privileged few, it can lead to a number of issues including feelings of abandonment and low self-esteem. Understand the impact of boarding school syndrome here.
Read MoreUndergoing change and transition isn’t easy, and early adult life throws a lot of these your way – from relationships, to bereavements, to becoming a parent. Learn coping strategies to manage transitions.
Read MoreFrom the moment a child is born, it can lead to strain on your relationship with your partner. Learn how to limit the problems and build closeness in order to maintain and even strengthen your romantic relationship.
Read MoreHow addiction can affect whole families due to co-dependency and the ‘family illness’. Learn how to deal with addiction in your family.
Read MoreNo one enjoys difficult conversations, but these tips will make the process easier. The end result? A stronger relationship and better understanding.
Read MoreAs our habits change during lockdown and the pandemic, so too might our approach to alcohol and drinking. When does this become a problem though?
Read MoreHow Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (or EMDR), a therapy developed by Francine Shapiro, can treat trauma and PTSD.
Read MoreOur relationship with food is a complicated one. Food is a necessity, and yet many of us attach emotional responses to it. From anorexia to bulimia, this insightful article digs into the topic of food.
Read MoreCouples counselling offers us the chance to be heard, and to heal a relationship in a safe and confidential space.
Read MoreShame and addiction are intrinsically linked. It’s rare to have one without the other. Find out how shame develops and leads to addiction, and how we can recover from both of these issues.
Read MoreDespite living in times of greater connectivity, isolation & loneliness are more prevalent than ever. Find out the difference, and how counselling can help.
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