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Deflection in psychology – what it is, why people use it, and how to deal with it

by UK Therapy Guide

Deflection happens when a person refuses to own up to their mistakes and passes the blame to someone else. It’s a common defence mechanism, but it can affect the other person’s self-esteem and even lead to toxic relationships.

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Meet Our Therapist - Part One

by UK Therapy Guide

Meet Vicky Day, one of our long standing therapists. Here is what she has to say about working with UK Therapy Guide and online counselling.

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Relationship and Couples Therapy

by UK Therapy Guide

Every relationship has problems at some point. If you are lucky in your relationship, these will only be minor problems that you both can get past because of the love and respect that you have for each other. However, this will not be the case with every relationship. There are so many people struggling with their current relationships for various reasons. If you are experiencing some difficulties in your relationship, perhaps couples therapy could be for you?

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Finding the Right Therapist

by UK Therapy Guide

When you first decide that you would like or need to have therapy, one of the big questions that seems to spring to everyone’s mind is “how do I find a therapist?”. In this article, we talk about how you can find the right therapist for you.

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Bereavement Counselling

by UK Therapy Guide

The loss of a loved one can be devastating in many different ways and can affect your wellbeing. Everyone grieves differently, but rest assured, you do not have to go through it alone.

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Online Counselling and How it Can Help You

by UK Therapy Guide

Online counselling is a great way to receive therapy via video conferencing or Skype without the need of having to leave your home. This article explains how useful online therapy can be and how it can help you moved forward without the need of having to visit a counsellor / therapist face to face at their practice. Getting out and about isn't always easy for people, so online therapy is a an excellent alternative for many people all over the world requiring therapy.

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Can getting therapy for anxiety really help?

by UK Therapy Guide

With suffers of anxiety on the up-rise, how can getting anxiety counselling help you? This article explains more, along with some of the different types of anxiety that people suffer from.

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Career Counselling – opening the door to job satisfaction

by UK Therapy Guide

You may decide that you need career counselling to help with choosing a new role or even leaving the one that you are in currently. Useful at any time in life, career counselling is not only suitable for those about to enter the work field; with your working life taking up so much of your time, it is important to get it right and working with an experienced career counsellor can help.

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Jungian Analysis – getting in touch with your individual psyche

by UK Therapy Guide

Jungian analysis or psychology originates from ideas put forward by Carl Jung. It focuses on the importance of each individual's psyche and ways in which they can be made ‘whole’ again.

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Finding a counsellor needn’t be hard; here are some useful tips to help

by UK Therapy Guide

When trying to find the right counsellor to suit you, they need to be a good fit for your personality and problems. At the same time, you need to feel safe and secure with them so look for those that have professional qualifications and accreditations.

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Interpersonal therapy as a treatment for depression: Is it right for you?

by UK Therapy Guide

If you are feeling depressed and seeking help via therapy, you may find that your counsellor recommends the use of interpersonal therapy (IPT). If this is something you have not heard of before and feel slightly concerned about it, let’s take a look at what this form of therapy involves and how it works.

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Troubled teen? Try Family Therapy

by UK Therapy Guide

As parents of a teenager, the path forward is not always an easy one. At times you may find yourselves disagreeing about what discipline to put in place, what is at the root of any problems that manifest or even how to react. If siblings are involved, they may kick off, feeling left out because all of the attention is on the teen who is troubled and not on them. In these circumstances, family therapy can help all parties involved.

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Miscarriage – life after death

by UK Therapy Guide

It makes no difference whether this is your first miscarriage or one of several, nor whether you have other children at home; losing a baby due to miscarriage is like any other loss and if not handled correctly, can leave the mother and even the father and rest of the family in pieces.

How does family therapy help and what is the goal?

by UK Therapy Guide

The aim of family therapy is to ensure that all members of the group are operating in a functional and positive way. If there are any problems creating pressures within the unit, either psychological, emotional or mental, the whole family may fall apart of suffer damage.

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What is the purpose of family therapy and what are the different types?

by UK Therapy Guide

We all have a family, each of them very different. It may be made up of blood relatives but also adopted or fostered members or even people who figure greatly and have been present for a long time. Whatever the mix and no matter how big, small or complex, it will have a big effect upon the way that we develop and behave, from the beginning to the end of our lives.

How does Gestalt therapy work and how will it benefit me?

by UK Therapy Guide

If your counsellor thinks that you will be a good fit for Gestalt therapy, they will show you how to truly experience what is happening rather than relying upon your understanding of the event. During your sessions together, your thoughts, beliefs, feelings and way of behaving will all be examined in depth.

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What are the key concepts of Gestalt therapy?

by UK Therapy Guide

Gestalt therapy dates back to the 1940s and was developed by Fritz Perls. A type of psychotherapy, it works on the basis that everyone is a whole comprised of mind, body and soul, as described by the relational theory principle.

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Relationship on the rocks? You need couple’s therapy

by UK Therapy Guide

There is no doubt about it; relationships are hard work. Just like a living thing, they require constant attention, nourishment and care if they are to grow, survive and thrive. So what should you do if you are going through a difficult patch and it seems your relationship is headed for the rocks? This is where couple’s therapy can be a great help.

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Get help and support from your therapist via Skype counselling

by UK Therapy Guide

It can be difficult if you need the support of one-to-one counselling but don’t feel comfortable talking face-to-face. But there is a solution and a very good one; Skype therapy allows you to fully engage in counselling and psychotherapy without having to leave your home.

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Treat your difficult emotions by talking on the telephone

by UK Therapy Guide

Telephone therapy is a form of counselling that involves you being treated by a therapist via phone. You will be able to talk freely about how you feel and what sort of distressing thoughts you may be having.

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How does anxiety manifest itself?

byMeghan

Anxiety can manifest itself in many different ways. Use this graphic to identify the physical symptoms of anxiety and make that connection between them and your own thoughts so you can find ways to help you cope.

What is anxiety?

byArteo

Anxiety is the most common mental health concern in the UK, affecting people of all ages and genders. Generally, anxiety manifests as a feeling of constant fear and worry, but the symptoms can vary from person to person.

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How anxious are you?

byFelix

Are you an anxious person by nature? Take our quiz to get an indication of your anxiety levels and see what steps you can take from there!

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Dealing with anxiety issues caused by Covid

byArteo

Feeling stressed, anxious, worried, frustrated, sad or lonely is normal during a pandemic. These are frightening times. We’re all watching the headlines wondering when and how this is going to end.

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Telephone counselling for anxiety

byArteo

Every one of you felt anxiety one time or another, whether it be before an important event or public speaking.

Getting back to work safely & managing your anxiety

byArteo

In the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, our collective anxiety levels rose sharply.

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How Gestalt therapy can help

byArteo

If you find it hard to express your emotions and letting go of the past, Gestalt therapy can help you be more aware of your feelings and live in the moment. Gestalt therapy is also recommended for anxiety and depression, and focuses on developing a sense of responsibility.

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Child Counselling / Therapy

byGianluca

How do I know my child needs counselling? Children use various methods to signal something is not right, and they differ a lot from adults. Acting out of character or showing signs of rebellion may be considered normal behaviour for a child. Still, such actions can also signal they are going through something they don’t want or don’t know how to talk about. This means it may be time to consider seeking a therapist to help you understand where this behaviour is coming from.

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Skype Counselling / Therapy

byArteo

The benefits of Skype counselling Over the past few years, Skype counselling has become increasingly popular, as it provides a convenient, flexible and affordable form of therapy for people who would otherwise not have the means to see a therapist in their office.

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Find Me a Therapist

byFloss Knight

For therapy to be successful, it is essential that you find a counsellor you can openly communicate with and makes you feel safe. This is why finding the right therapist is paramount. The right therapist should be professional, experienced in treating the type of issues you are facing, welcoming and ready to listen to you. When the counsellor makes you feel safe, it will be much easier for you to relax and open up about whatever issue you might be dealing with.

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Online counselling

byFloss Knight

One of the main reasons people in need of counselling postpone beginning therapy is because they can’t find the time to actually go to a counsellor’s office. Fortunately, technology is now helping us bring therapy closer to those in need. Online counselling can prove to be a valuable solution for those who can’t find the time or means to go to a brick-and-mortar counselling office.

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Minds Matter - Coping with Covid19

byFloss Knight

Minds Matter. Helping people coping with Covid19. Daily tips to help people manage whilst in lockdown.

Minds Matter - Covid19

byFloss Knight

Minds Matter! Covid19 MINDS MATTER! Small actions will help you to calm your mind and stay healthy in these difficult times. Don't be alone pick up the phone! Don't keep it in your head share it! If you know someone this might help pass it on #Mindsmatter #mentalhealthtips #Copingwithcovid19 #UKTherapyguideTips "

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What To Expect From Family Therapy

byRebecca Fitzgerald

Family therapy (otherwise known as Family and Systemic Psychotherapy) enables family members, couples and others who care about each other to explore difficult thoughts and emotions in a safe environment. Its main aim is to allow you to better understand each other’s experiences and make useful and meaningful changes to your relationships.

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Is CBT The Right Therapy For Me?

byRebecca Fitzgerald

Cognitive behavioural therapy (or CBT) is a talking based psychotherapy which focuses on how thoughts, beliefs and attitude affect feelings and behaviour. Based on the theory that how we think directly affects the way we feel and behave, CBT uses a combination of cognitive (examining thoughts) and behaviour (examining things we do) therapies to help people overcome and manage their problems.

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Signs You May be Suffering Anxiety

byHannah Carrier

Worry and stress is a natural reaction to have when under the right circumstances but if you’re feeling it more often than not, you might wonder if your feelings are something more.

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