top of page
Search


Answers to Your Therapy Questions
Starting therapy can feel a bit like stepping into the unknown, right? You might be wondering what to expect, how it works, or even if...
Natural Minds
Sep 233 min read
Â
Â


Exploring the Role of Counselling in Mental Health
Mental health can sometimes feel like a maze, right? You’re wandering around, trying to find your way, but the path isn’t always clear....
Natural Minds
Sep 94 min read
Â
Â


Unveiling the Core of Counselling
Ever wondered what goes on behind the closed door of a counselling room? Is it just about talking, or is there more magic happening?...
Natural Minds
Sep 34 min read
Â
Â


Cult Membership: Meeting with Compassion and Empathy
What does belonging to a cult mean to us all? We all probably know someone who belongs to a cult of some sort. Cults used to be the...
Natural Minds
Aug 272 min read
Â
Â


The Impact of AI on Mental Health: A Counsellor’s Perspective
Navigating the Digital Frontier in Therapy As a practising counsellor in an increasingly digital world, I’ve witnessed firsthand how...
Natural Minds
Jul 243 min read
Â
Â


How to Cope with a Changing World
Let’s be honest: the world can feel heavy sometimes. War, politics, climate anxiety, rising costs, loneliness—it’s a lot to carry. And...
Natural Minds
Jun 192 min read
Â
Â


Toxic masculinity and how Counselling can help
Toxic masculinity is a term that often invokes discomfort, defensiveness, or confusion. But at its core, it's not an attack on men but it...
Natural Minds
May 262 min read
Â
Â


Understanding Limerence: The Psychology of Obsessive Love
Limerence is a term that might not be widely known, but it's a deeply familiar experience to many. Coined in the 1970s by psychologist...
Natural Minds
Apr 252 min read
Â
Â


Navigating Life with Narcissistic Parents: Strategies for Self-Preservation
Having a narcissistic parent can be emotionally exhausting. Their constant need for control, validation, and superiority can leave...
Natural Minds
Mar 282 min read
Â
Â


International Women’s Day and the Importance of Counselling for Women’s Well-Being
Every year on March 8th , the world comes together to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) , a day dedicated to recognising the...
Natural Minds
Mar 62 min read
Â
Â


The Hidden Toll of Social Isolation on Mental Health
In a world that is more connected than ever through technology, social isolation has become a growing concern. Despite the ease of...
Natural Minds
Feb 142 min read
Â
Â


Dry January: The Benefits and Drawbacks of a Month Without Alcohol
Dry January, the annual challenge to abstain from alcohol for the first month of the year, has become embedded in our culture. For many,...
Natural Minds
Jan 163 min read
Â
Â


Toxic Boss
For those of us who are employed, toxic bosses can be a big issue for some of us. How your boss chooses to lead their team can mean the...
Natural Minds
Dec 1, 20243 min read
Â
Â


Parental Estrangement
In an ideal world we would all get along with our parents and have them in our lives, but sadly that isn’t always reflected in our real...
Natural Minds
Nov 10, 20245 min read
Â
Â


Comparisons and what to do about them
One of my favourite phrases is ‘Comparison is the thief of Joy’ and never has this phrase been more relevant in today’s world with the...
Natural Minds
Oct 6, 20244 min read
Â
Â


Complex PTSD
Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition where individuals experience some symptoms of PTSD but with some additional...
Natural Minds
Sep 7, 20242 min read
Â
Â


Sexless Marriage Reasons and Remedies
Intimacy is one element that makes a romantic relationship more than a platonic friendship. However, some couples can slip into a pattern...
Natural Minds
Jul 4, 20245 min read
Â
Â


Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and can help to provide education about living with a mental health condition and societies general...
Natural Minds
May 24, 20242 min read
Â
Â


Introverts and Extroverts, who are you?
Have you ever thought about whether you are an introvert or an extrovert and how that potentially can affect your life? Whether we...
Natural Minds
May 6, 20244 min read
Â
Â


High Functioning Anxiety
Anxiety is well known for most of us, perhaps many of us experience anxiety occasionally or more frequently. However, for some of us,...
Natural Minds
Apr 8, 20243 min read
Â
Â
Latest Article
bottom of page