Adam RothwellJan 19, 20214 minWhy the second thing you say is most importantThe work that charities and individuals have done over the past decade to open up conversations about mental heath is incredible - the...
Adam RothwellJan 15, 20213 minUnderstanding angerAnger is one of the emotions that we tend to avoid discussing, partly because it can be scary to approach, but also because it is deemed...
Adam RothwellJan 12, 20212 minSelf-help: BreathingWe do it every day, unconsciously, in order to live our lives. It is embedded in our vocabulary ("she took my breath away", "take a...
Adam RothwellJan 9, 20213 minCounsellor's thoughts: misconceptions around Mental HealthI think that it is fair to say mental health is talked about now more than ever. The dawn of the internet, changes in attitudes and...
Adam RothwellJan 6, 20213 minWhat is Transactional Analysis?Have you ever had a conversation, gone away and wondered why you reacted the way you did? Perhaps you have had relationships in the past...
Adam RothwellDec 26, 20203 minSelf-help: New Years ResolutionsDo you have a New Years resolution? Have you had them in the past, and how did they go? Interestingly, very few people last more than a...
Adam RothwellDec 22, 20203 minSelf-help: Caring for yourself over ChristmasWe are told that Christmas is a time for giving; gifts, food, time. It is, but it is also a time for receiving, something which we can...
Adam RothwellDec 8, 20203 minCounsellor's thoughts: ChristmasThe festive season is a mixed bag. It can be easy to get carried away with the festivities, social engagements, parties and food....
Adam RothwellDec 4, 20204 minWhat is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?One of the most well known types of therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (or CBT for short) has been proven to help people with a...
Adam RothwellNov 27, 20204 minUnderstanding carer related issuesCaring for a loved one is a massive undertaking and carers should be respected and acknowledged for the selfless decisions they make on a...
Adam RothwellNov 24, 20203 minSelf-help: the meaning behind the buzzwordThe self-help industry is massive. Sales of books on a range of topics within the field account for billions in sales annually, YouTube...
Adam RothwellNov 19, 20203 minCounsellor's thoughts: Trans Awareness WeekToday marks the final day of Trans Awareness Week for 2020. A week hoping to raise the visibility of transgender and gender...
Adam RothwellNov 17, 20204 minWhat is online & phone counselling?How things have changed since the internet has grown... the world is constantly evolving and finding new ways to solve life's issues....
Adam RothwellNov 12, 20204 minCounsellors thoughts: Anti-bullying week 2020In a world that needs connection this year, 'United against Bullying' is a great theme for this year's #antibullyingweek. I imagine that...
Adam RothwellNov 8, 20203 minUnderstanding Seasonal Affective DisorderDo you experience low mood as the months grow colder and we enter the winter time? People often say that their mood dips in the winter...
Adam RothwellNov 6, 20204 minUnderstanding self-harmTrigger warning: this blog contains information about self-harm and the affects this has. You can receive immediate support, in the UK,...
Adam RothwellNov 3, 20203 minWhat is Person-Centred Counselling?When is the last time you sat with someone and felt they really just listened to you and they could truly understand how you felt?...
Adam RothwellOct 29, 20204 minCounsellor's thoughts: CoronavirusWhat a year it has been, and continues to be... Covid-19 has turned the whole world upside down and still rages havoc on our lives. We...
Adam RothwellOct 25, 20203 minUnderstanding depressionThe word depression is known by most in society nowadays, you may have heard friends explain they feel 'a bit depressed today'. But what...
Adam RothwellOct 16, 20203 minUnderstanding anxietyEveryone has times in our lives when we feel anxious (the feelings of nervousness and unease about something specific). But when does...