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Sometimes anxiety makes sense. You're facing an important meeting, waiting for medical results or dealing with difficulties in a relationship, and you can understand why you feel anxious. But what about when you can't? You might wake with a feeling of dread before the day has even started. Your mind may search for something to worry about, even when life seems relatively settled. Or perhaps you've worked hard to manage your anxiety, felt better for a while, and then found tha

If you've been looking for a counsellor, you may have come across the term psychodynamic counselling and wondered what it actually means. It's not exactly everyday language. You might also be wondering whether the type of counselling really matters. Will you be expected to talk endlessly about your childhood? Will the counsellor sit silently analysing everything you say? And how can talking about the past possibly help with something that's troubling you today? Psychodynamic

Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting. Many people tell me they've thought about getting in touch for months, sometimes years, before making that first phone call or sending an email. It's completely understandable to feel uncertain. You may be wondering what you'll be expected to talk about, whether you'll become emotional, or even whether counselling is right for you. The good news is that there is no expectation for you to arrive knowing exactly what