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Resources to Support Your Mental Health

Discover insightful articles designed to empower, educate, and inspire you on your path to improved mental wellbeing

Our Helpful Articles page offers a selection of expert-written content covering a range of topics, from managing anxiety and improving relationships to understanding the benefits of therapy. These resources are here to guide you in making informed decisions about your mental health.

Reflections on entering Counselling by Geni Hall

Training to be a counsellor was not what was on my list of to do’s bucket list. My earlier thoughts were that of airhostess. I loved the uniform and the excitement of being around the world, but that didn’t quite

Child Protection and the Law: A Practical Guide for Therapists

Training Reflections by Matthew Shrine The topic of child protection and the law is one that has become ubiquitous in society in recent years, with a continuous stream of sensational news headlines about historical child abuse cases involving a

Training Reflections at Citizen Coaching

Reflecting on the training delivered by Citizen Coaching, by Matthew Shrine. Training: Creative Experimentations in Gestalt Therapy delivered by David Mann When I arrived at the iconic Custard Factory, the first thing that struck me was what a beautiful

Inspirational Quotes

One of our counselling volunteers shares quotes that have inspired her on her journey as a counselling student. “If you have a dream, don’t just sit there. Gather courage to believe that you can succeed and leave no stone unturned

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The Healing Potential of Nature

Take a minute to think about the last time you spent time in nature and took the time to appreciate our natural surroundings. Spending time in nature can be highly therapeutic. Being outside, spending time observing wildlife in their

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Suicide – a taboo subject?

In society, it is rare that people will talk about suicide, in particular in social situations. It is seen as a taboo subject, perhaps because it is only in recent years that it has stopped being a crime. It

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Confidence Building Birmingham 30th May 2015

Confidence Building Course 30th May Birmingham Download the full details here >>> citizen

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Keeping Compassion at the Heart of Your Relationships

This article is about Keeping Compassion at the Heart of Your Relationships Being compassionate in your relationship doesn’t mean that you have to agree, but it does mean that you will feel like you are on the same side. Consider

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The Power of Feeling Heard in Relationships

A lot of people who come to Birmingham Counselling Services are wanting to improve their relationships. In this article we look at the power of listening. How often do you speak to someone and sense that they aren’t listening to

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What does counselling feel like? A real client’s experience

Never had counselling before? What to expect and how to get the most out of it What does therapy feel like? Here is the experience of a real client. Hi my name is Nikki I recently had counselling for the