The Invisible Pandemic
A mental health and suicide post-covid snapshot Let me preface this by saying I am not against lockdowns or their need. Recently witnessing thousands protest to the idea of frontline medical staff potentially requiring another vaccine (despite requiring rounds of them before entering a clinical environment) to continue to practice seems a tad much (to […]
Finding mindful moments
Mindfulness is often criticised and has been branded as being ‘fluffy’ and ‘hippielike’! I will hold my hands up here and admit, I was one of those who absolutely hated the idea of mindfulness. Thought it was a load of twaddle. I understand it may not work for everyone, that is okay. We are all […]
Mental Health in the land of a Billion people:
Understanding the Challenges & Frame of Reference in India Our Frame of Reference refers to the way we perceive people and the world around us. This is influenced by several factors, including our identity, experiences, education, exposure to media, culture, socio-economic background to name a few. When it comes to understanding how people from various […]
Counselling Training by Zoe Burnett
A look into what one counselling student has learnt on her journey so far…. 18 weeks ago, we walked through that door, Eager and excited, to see what was in store. Eight strangers with different interests and goals, But helping others lies deep, within each of our souls. We started to learn the core conditions, […]
Managing My Own BPD
A Personal Account of Managing BPD I finally realised I needed help at the age of 35 when my life collapsed. I ceased to function, I lost my Job, my home, my family, everything. I was desperate and wanted the pain to end. It was not the first time I had attempted to end my […]
Finding Self-Acceptance
A Personal Account of Acceptance What does acceptance even look like? For someone who has had to mask, suppress and hide who they really are for their whole life, feeling accepted can bring up a whole host of emotions. A whirlwind of conflict and confusion beyond words. Because truth is, they were. It felt amazing, […]
An Injured Soul
Addiction Everyone has different reasons and stories about who, what, where and why they have taken drugs. I often look back at my time using through rose tinted glasses. You see, no one can tell me, the feeling, the rush, the effects, were not great. Because truth is, they were. It felt amazing, I felt […]
The Darker Side of Exercise
Exercise… What does that word mean to you? Health? Fitness? Sport? Well for me, and sadly many others too, it means fear, exhaustion, and addiction. Exercise “addiction” is something that is used in jest by some, we see posts, articles and blogs on how people have “found fitness” and apparently changed their lives for the […]
My Eating Disorder and PTSD
My experience of misconceptions with Eating Disorders and PTSD… You’re not slim enough to have an eating disorder? You have never been to war, how can you have PTSD? You are too bubbly to be suicidal! Hmmmm All of these misconceptions have one deadly thing in common. They have all nearly cost me my life. […]
Journey Through Counselling Training
Personal Account of Becoming Qualified Many, many years ago, when I first started my Level 2 Counsellor Training, the tutor asked us all what our reasons were for wanting to become counsellors. We all had different reasons as can be expected. “I can help due to my life experiences”. I never thought I would look back at this statement […]