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Reflections, learning and general curiosities from the world of counselling, therapy and philosophy.

  • Is it time to rebrand selfishness? Time for boundaried generosity

    The question of selfishness is a common theme in counselling. People often ask, how do I tell people what I want and need without sounding selfish? Many of us are taught from a young age that to put other people’s needs and feelings before our own is a great, noble act of kindness. Even the…

  • Book Review – Meditations for Mortals

    Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts by Oliver Burkeman I’ve just finished Oliver Burkeman’s latest book – Meditations for Mortals. I’ve been a big fan of Oliver Burkeman since I read The Happiness Antidote years ago. His latest book is written in four sections (representing a week) and seven…

  • Book Review – Top 5 Regrets of the Dying

    *This post discuss death and dying I’ve just finished the audio book – The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, a book published in 2011 after a series of reflective blog posts went viral as they touched a nerve with many all over the world. Part memoir, part philosophical musings, the author, Bronnie Ware, summarises…

  • Resist dehumanisation. Try therapy.

    It’s been difficult to watch the destruction of the riots as they tsunami through our streets in the past week. Watching the news and listening to the fears from those targeted, seeing the destruction in communities and neighbourhoods, feeling terrified to go into the world and be free from harrassment can feel overwhelming, devastating, infuriating…

  • Common Myths and Misconceptions about Counselling

    “Somebody else deserves/needs it more than me” There is often a perception that counselling or therapy should be reserved for times when people are feeling desperate, in crisis or chaotic. I think what we see and hear around us in society has a lot to do with this, especially when waiting lists for talking therapies…