Presenting Issues at Private Practice Counselling & Family Therapy
Private practice counselling - In today’s world, there is a myriad of presenting issues that clients bring into the clinical practice.
Mother’s Day Can Bring Joy Or Sadness
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate, to honour our mothers and it's also an opportunity to bless others and be thankful for our blessings.
The Typical Counselling Room A Safe Place To Talk
Seeing a qualified counsellor for the first time without knowing what to expect can make us a little nervous. Lack of knowledge can also lead to misconceptions about counsellors, leading some to shun the counselling room for fear of judgement, or for concerns about breaches of confidentiality. What do trained counsellors do, what happens in…
How I Found God To Be A Mother To The Motherless
In ‘ ‘How I Found God To Be A Mother To The Motherless‘ Amy Simpson describes how she lost her mother to schizophrenia when she was only 14 years old and how in the journey to follow, she discovered that God is also a mother to the motherless. When I was 14, I lost my mother.…
Transition Feels Like Grief When A Child Grows Up
My son finishes school this week. I’m incredibly excited. I feel like I could burst with pride as I look at the amazing, self-reliant young man he is becoming and the opportunities that stretch before him. But amidst the happiness and excitement there is also something else going on. I am sad. I am nervous.…
Lost for Words – What To Say (& Not) To Someone Who’s Grieving
When Amanda picked up the phone, nothing could prepare her for what she was about to hear. Her best friend’s little girl had drowned in the family pool. There was a long pause. Grappling with her own shock and disbelief, Amanda realised there were no words. She couldn’t think of a single thing to say…
Facing Mother’s Day Without Mum
Mother’s Day is a difficult time for those who didn’t grow up with a mother and equally sad for those whose mother’s are no longer in their lives. Jude Crank Shares her story about what it was like coming home after her honeymoon to receive the sad news of her mother passing away. Twenty-one years…
A Window into Widowhood and Loss (Part 2 of 2)
As a Christian, firstly I turned to Christ and secondly to a counsellor. Let’s look at the issue of counselling first. My husband and I had some counselling in the first few months after his diagnosis. This was mainly focused on our communication skills, as he had shut down and for the first time in…
A Window Into Widowhood and Loss (Part 1 of 2)
A story about losing a life partner and father of my children, to cancer. When you make the decision to get married at the age of 29, you are taking the first step on the journey of the rest of your life. You are in love, you are happy beyond measure. You have a wonderful…
