A recent BBC News article recently highlighted the current lack of therapy regulation - I must say this is an area I feel passionately about and one that seriously needs to change. As current regulations stand, ANYONE can call themselves a Therapist, Counsellor or Psychotherapist.
Statutory Regulations URGENTLY need to change so that such professional titles can only be used by therapists who are professionally trained to a regulated standard, are registered with a professional regulating body, are fully insured, receive regular supervision, are practicing ethically and continuously developing their practice.
It's the time of year when many of us make new year’s resolutions - typical ones being; losing weight, quitting smoking, stopping drinking, joining the gym or promising to make time to de-stress/relax etc.
But how many of us commit fully to our promises and succeed in making lasting changes?
I’d like to explore with you some useful tips and the types of support you could access to help you succeed in achieving these goals:
I mean a word which can feature in all our lives, at any time, and is often explored in the therapy space… the word ANXIETY.
Anxiety is a normal feeling and a part of everyday life, but like anything that gets out of balance, it can have a real and detrimental effect on our very existence. Feeling anxious can affect us all at different times, to different degrees, causing unpleasant physical and mental symptoms.
