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5 Tips to Manage Anxiety

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Oct 6, 2024 | General Counselling, Self Esteem, Stress

Check your self-talk When we are upset and anxious we sometimes say negative things to ourselves. Unhelpful self-talk might include things like, “I’m hopeless”, “I’m going to be terrible at this” or “I’ll never get this done”. Negative self-talk gets us down, can increase anxiety and can get in the way of us achieving our goals. Notice what you say to yourself and work on more helpful, calming and encouraging self-talk, such as, “I am coping... read more

10 Signs of an Abusive Relationship

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Sep 29, 2024 | General Counselling, Relationship Counselling, Self Esteem

Rarely a relationship starts out being abusive but over time little things can creep in and one day you realise (often years later) that things are not great, and abuse is what is happening. Here are ten common things that I see in abusive relationships. 1 They Isolate You Abusive partners will sometimes try to limit your time with your friends or family or even turn you against these people, so they have total control over you. 2 They’re... read more

Anger in a Relationship

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Aug 11, 2024 | General Counselling, Life Coaching, Stress

Being human is all about having feelings such as love, hate, happiness, sadness, confusion, enlightenment, and so on. However, one of the most powerful emotions that human beings encounter is anger. Anger in some people can be so overwhelming to the point that it habitually involves upsetting other people and sometimes getting physically violent. Generally, anger in a relationship can cause breakdowns, psychological and physical trouble and... read more

Managing Mistakes

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Aug 11, 2024 | General Counselling, Life Coaching

No one is immune to making mistakes. But if we simply apologise and carry on as before, we’re in danger of repeating the same errors. When we don’t learn from our mistakes, we inflict unnecessary stress on ourselves and on others, and we risk losing people’s confidence and trust in us. Here are five steps to help you to learn from your mistakes: 1. Own Your Mistakes You can’t learn anything from a mistake until you admit... read more

Before You Start an Affair

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Jul 21, 2024 | General Counselling, Relationship Counselling

When a relationship hits the rocks, one of the easiest situations to find yourself in is having an affair! Relationships with people outside your relationship can often be more appealing than staying faithful. Affairs are new, exciting and a reminder that we are still desired by others. These are reasons why some people find themselves having an affair. The downside of an affair is only ever faced when your partner or their partner finds out.... read more

8 Benefits of Finding Clarity

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Jul 7, 2024 | General Counselling, Life Coaching, Self Esteem

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and confused by the never-ending stream of activities, choices, and decisions you need to navigate every day. Sometimes the best course of action is to slow down and quiet your thoughts so you can hear that inner voice that guides you when your mind is clear enough to hear it. Tapping into this clarity of thought is important because it enables you to understand what brings peace, joy, and fulfillment into your... read more