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Hints and tips from a therapist

Apr 23
3 min

Low self esteem - a self help guide

Do you find it hard to accept compliments? Does your confidence feel at rock bottom? Do you go along with people all the time in order to...

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Dealing with grief and loss - a self help guide

Kathy Shaw

Apr 23
4 min

Dealing with grief and loss - a self help guide

Have you lost a loved one and think about them all the time? Does a past loss still cause you emotional distress? Are you finding it hard...

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Kathy Shaw

Apr 23
3 min

Depression - a self help guide

Do you feel alone? Do you feel like crying all the time? Do you lack interest in things? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, ...

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Learning to live in the present moment - A self help guide

Kathy Shaw

Apr 23
4 min

Learning to live in the present moment - A self help guide

Do your thoughts overwhelm and confuse you? Do you wish that your mind had an off button? Do you find yourself pushing away uncomfortable...

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Kathy Shaw

Apr 23
3 min

Anxiety - a self help guide

Are you a worrier? Are you bad with your nerves? Are you unable to relax? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then this self ...

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How to self isolate and still remain positive

Kathy Shaw

Mar 25
5 min

How to self isolate and still remain positive

With the government announcement on Monday, it has now become apparent that as a nation we must self-isolate if we are to beat this awful...

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It's good to talk - even for just a short while

Kathy Shaw

Mar 23
2 min

It's good to talk - even for just a short while

During these unprecedented times it is important to take care of not only your physical health but your mental health too. Talking about ...

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Class of 2020- how you can help the year 11 in your life.

Kathy Shaw

Mar 20
4 min

Class of 2020- how you can help the year 11 in your life.

It seems like yesterday that I watched my daughter enter her first year of secondary school. I remember how small she looked in a blazer...

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Kathy Shaw

Mar 20
3 min

COVID-19

Hi everyone, as a counsellor I have been trying to remain calm whilst all this change is taking place. I’m listening to the news and hear...

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Kathy Shaw

Mar 16
1 min

Coronavirus. A contingency plan.

As a therapist my clients health and wellbeing are of the utmost important to me. I have therefore developed a contingency plan to ensure...

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Kathy Shaw

Nov 11, 2019
3 min

It's OK to not be OK

It's OK to not be OK. Why reaching out for help is a good thing.

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A counsellors experience of grief and loss

Kathy Shaw

Oct 2, 2019
4 min

A counsellors experience of grief and loss

Unfortunately, I have known many losses in my life. I have experienced the death of close family members (grandad, nanna, mum, brother), ...

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How to use Self Care whilst waiting for therapy

Kathy Shaw

Oct 1, 2019
2 min

How to use Self Care whilst waiting for therapy

I hope that you find of these tips useful

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Kathy Shaw

Sep 26, 2019
3 min

Coping with teenagers

Coping with teens

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