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Imagine what might happen if, instead of judging ourselves for our "issues", we gently and compassionately inquired into them. What if, instead of beating ourselves up for not being happy, or perfect, or successful, or thin, or even-tempered, or whatever other thing we think we ought to be, we asked ourselves: What am I making this mean about me? What judgement am I making about myself? Where is that judgement coming from? What can this judgement teach me? As Carl Rogers on

What is the goal of therapy? Is it to feel better, or is it to get better at feeling? I think it is both. Of course feeling better is a worthy goal. But the truth is that uncomfortable feelings are part of life, and therapy is about giving you the space, insight and tools to help you get better at feeling. The pit-falls of trying to feel better Feeling better cannot be the only goal. After all, we feel better after a glass of wine, or momentarily elated after the purchase o

A question that comes up a lot when I work with clients on a weight-loss journey is: how do I manage the cravings? My answer: What are...

How substantial are you if you do not cast a shadow? You must have a dark side in order to be whole. I’m paraphrasing Carl Jung here, and...

You must have heard that saying: "If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again". Perhaps you've lived by this – trying and trying,...