Kathy Shaw Apr 23, 20203 minLow self esteem - a self help guideDo 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...
Kathy Shaw Apr 23, 20204 minDealing with grief and loss - a self help guideHave 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...
Kathy Shaw Apr 23, 20203 minDepression - a self help guideDo 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,...
Kathy Shaw Apr 23, 20204 minLearning to live in the present moment - A self help guideDo your thoughts overwhelm and confuse you? Do you wish that your mind had an off button? Do you find yourself pushing away uncomfortable...
Kathy Shaw Apr 23, 20203 minAnxiety - a self help guideAre 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...
Kathy Shaw Mar 25, 20205 minHow to self isolate and still remain positiveWith 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...
Kathy Shaw Mar 23, 20202 minIt's good to talk - even for just a short whileDuring these unprecedented times it is important to take care of not only your physical health but your mental health too. Talking about...
Kathy Shaw Mar 20, 20204 minClass 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...
Kathy Shaw Mar 20, 20203 minCOVID-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...
Kathy Shaw Mar 16, 20201 minCoronavirus. 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...
Kathy Shaw Nov 11, 20193 minIt's OK to not be OKIt's OK to not be OK. Why reaching out for help is a good thing.
Kathy Shaw Oct 2, 20194 minA counsellors experience of grief and lossUnfortunately, I have known many losses in my life. I have experienced the death of close family members (grandad, nanna, mum, brother),...
Kathy Shaw Oct 1, 20192 minHow to use Self Care whilst waiting for therapyI hope that you find of these tips useful