Grief and Loss
When to See a Counselor Guest Article by Dr Lou LaGrand Do you feel stuck in your grief? Has it been months since your loved one died and you feel you should be feeling better? Do others close to the deceased seem to be adapting more quickly than you? Has the pain gotten worse? These are questions with very individual answers. They may or may not indicate outside assistance is necessary. Be assured, the vast majority of people mourning the death of a loved one do not need professional assistance. On the other hand, a professional counselor who often works with the bereaved, may be able to...
Read MoreAnger and the London Riots
As we have seen over the last few days in London, anger is a powerful and sometimes destructive emotion. Once it passes a certain point, anger can also be difficult to control, it takes on its own momentum and often people are not thinking straight. By Monday evening the riots had turned into an opportunity for criminals, some of whom seemed to be highly organized, to burglarize commercial buildings while the overstretched police force dealt with problems elsewhere. This does not take away from the disturbing fact that the original peaceful protest by family and friends of Mark Duggan so...
Read MoreManaging Depression
Our mood naturally varies over time and from day to day. Everyone gets down sometimes. We may say that we are ‘down’ in the dumps, ‘fed up’, or ‘feeling under the weather’; we may get disheartened about something that happens or when things don’t go the way we would have liked. Although people often say ‘I’m depressed’ to mean these things, this is not the same as what is called clinical depression but is simply part of the normal ups and downs of life. Counseling can often help those suffering from some forms of depression learn to...
Read MoreCoping with Anxiety
Anxiety and panic attacks can be extremely debilitating. People who suffer from these conditions often alter their life in order to avoid trigger situations. Panic attacks are a severe form of anxiety and in some cases the trigger is unclear. Counseling can help people learn how to handle manage anxiety and panic attacks. The experience of anxiety can range from mild uneasiness and worry to severe panic. At a low level, short bursts of anxiety can motivate us and enhance our performance, but if anxiety becomes too severe it can become debilitating. Anxiety typically involves emotional...
Read MoreLouise Miller
Bio: Louise has 12 years experience as a counsellor, including several years within the NHS. She has a degree in psychology, and a postgraduate diploma in Integrated Counselling, as well as further training in online and telephone counselling. Louise is an MBACP Counsellor and follows their code of ethics in her practice. Click below to Book Counseling. After booking you will have the opportunity to select your chosen counselor. Book Counseling Did you like this? Share...
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