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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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Positives for Choosing Telephone Counselling
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.
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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.
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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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byFloss Knight
Apart from medical help, people can also indulge in some self-care practices. It can accelerate their recovery and they can see quicker results as well when combined with therapy and medication.
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byFloss
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Navigating a Modern World: Burnout Signs, Prevention and Treatment
byMegan Jackson
Due to the pandemic, the boundaries between work and leisure have become eroded. Our schedules, job security, financial stability, working environments, and responsibilities,
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Am I clingy? Here’s how to identify and manage clinginess in relationships
byArteo
Do you find yourself checking on your partner multiple times a day and getting anxious when they spend time without you? You may have clingy tendencies. Here’s how to recognise and manage this form of anxious attachment.
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Feeling anxious for no reason? Here’s what could be causing it and how to get help
byArteo
Things are going great for me, so why am I feeling anxious for no reason? When anxiety appears out of the blue, here’s how you can identify the root cause and overcome it.
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Dealing with the uncertainty of a new lockdown
byArteo
Do you find yourself ruminating over worst case scenarios and the things you can’t control about the pandemic? Here are five ways to deal with the uncertainty of a new lockdown.
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Post-lockdown back to school anxiety is real, and it can affect students, parents, and teachers alike
byArteo
If you’re worried about going back to school, you’re not alone. Back to school anxiety has become a common phenomenon as the UK’s lockdown is lifted, and everyone from students to parents and teachers can experience it.
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Meet Our Therapist - Part One
byUK 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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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.
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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.
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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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