Reasons why therapy/counselling may not work

Therapy can be a very effective way to improve mental health and wellbeing but it’s not instant. It takes time and commitment. Additionally, there are barriers to it working. There are a number of reasons why therapy may not work for everyone. Here are some of the...

No time to relax? Here’s what you’re missing out on…

When I talk about the importance of relaxing for positive mental wellbeing I often hear cynical laughter. Time to relax? What planet are you on Garner? I don’t have time for that. In a way, society glorifies being busy all the time. It’s so great to have a life full...

A friend of mine is always moaning she feels fat.

“I have a friend who continually complains about how fat she is and how bad she eats. She makes a big deal of having a bloated stomach and repeatedly says how disgusting she feels. Ironically, she is thin and I am a plus size person. I feel so insulted by what...