I’ve recently been asked to comment for The Mirror  on sibling dynamics , particularly in families where one adult child stays closely connected while another steps back. What often surprises people is not the fact that families argue and fall out with each other. But the confusion that can follow. The fact that different siblings who grew up in the same family respond so differently to the same parents, the same events, and the same tensions. And why this difference can s

My first experiences of counselling – both as a client and as a counsellor – were face-to-face in a therapy room. And when I started...

It can be a daunting process, trying to find a therapist. I know, I’ve been there myself.  Tripping up on jargon.  Scrolling through profiles.  It can feel like some kind of strange jumble of internet dating.  All while we are not quite sure what we are looking for.  But knowing that we need some support.  That’s why I’ve put together this guide, to offer a roadmap through this minefield.    How do I know what type of therapist I am looking for? This is an important question

A £10 digital alarm clock helped me stop scrolling first thing. Here’s how five screen-free minutes transformed the way I start my day.