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How to Thrive in 'Competitive' Families: Navigating the Pressure of Family Expectations...

Carolyn the Counsellor

Jul 13
2 min

How to Thrive in 'Competitive' Families: Navigating the Pressure of Family Expectations...

On the rollercoaster of life, the pressure to achieve and succeed can sometimes feel like a heavy burden placed on our shoulders by those...

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Are your relationship issues actually childhood issues in disguise?

Carolyn the Counsellor

Sep 2, 2023
2 min

Are your relationship issues actually childhood issues in disguise?

When you think about the problems that arise in your relationship, a few common factors will come up time and again. Believe it or not,...

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Feeling stuck?....you need to read this...

Carolyn the Counsellor

Jun 4, 2023
3 min

Feeling stuck?....you need to read this...

As a counsellor, I find the issue of 'stuck-ness' to be INCREDIBLY common amongst my clients. Everyone gets emotionally stuck in their...

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Carolyn the Counsellor

Aug 12, 2022
4 min

My teen is not coping...

As a parent, it can be difficult to know where to start. Read on to learn more... There is nothing more concerning for a parent than to...

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Carolyn the Counsellor

Sep 3, 2021
3 min

Imposter syndrome.

Feeling like you don't deserve the success? Shouldn't be there? Haven't earned it..? Could you actually be a fake? A phony? A complete...

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Letting it go. One game-changing technique...

Carolyn the Counsellor

Jan 6, 2021
2 min

Letting it go. One game-changing technique...

Saying farewell to negative or uncomfortable memories, thoughts or beliefs is a big ask. Moving on isn't easy when there are complex...

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The best way to help a friend in need...

Carolyn the Counsellor

Sep 6, 2020
4 min

The best way to help a friend in need...

They are struggling. They've hit rock bottom and can't see a way forward. They want to be listened to, heard and understood yet you don't...

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For the guys: 4 steps to becoming a better partner

Carolyn the Counsellor

Jun 10, 2020
3 min

For the guys: 4 steps to becoming a better partner

Your relationship is not what it once was. She wants change. You want things to change but have no idea where to start. Welcome to my...

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Carolyn the Counsellor

May 20, 2020
3 min

Procrastinators, this is for you...

Feeling stuck? Finding it hard to finish something or even get started? This blog is totally for you... The reasons people procrastinate...

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Carolyn the Counsellor

Apr 30, 2020
3 min

Let's talk about sex...

Yes. Let's talk about it. As a couple's therapist the subject of sex comes up ALL THE TIME. And that makes perfect sense. When couples...

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Carolyn the Counsellor

Apr 8, 2020
4 min

The best family time you'll ever have.

For healthy families, COVID-19 lock-down is a golden opportunity to bond with your children and teenagers. SO how do you make the most of...

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Carolyn the Counsellor

Mar 25, 2020
3 min

5 Sure Fire Ways to Get Better Sleep.

It's a constant theme in my counselling practice - clients wanting to get a better night's sleep! Here are my Top 5 creative tips to help...

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Carolyn the Counsellor

Feb 20, 2020
3 min

Letting go of the past...

What holds you back? It may be a memory, an event, a feeling, an opinion, a loss, an experience, a belief or even a thoughtless one-liner...

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Carolyn the Counsellor

Nov 17, 2019
4 min

7 Steps to Surviving Separation.

The relationship didn't last but you have one or more beautiful children together. How do you successfully separate and co-parent when...

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You can't force someone to love you back.

Carolyn the Counsellor

Oct 10, 2019
2 min

You can't force someone to love you back.

You try everything you can think of. Try to prove yourself, impress or lure them back. It has taken over your mind and you are feeling...

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Carolyn the Counsellor

Jul 27, 2019
3 min

You can't choose your family...

They take little swipes at you and are "just joking". Insist you do things their way as YOUR WAY isn't good enough. Are openly critical...

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Six Ways to Help Teens Build Self-Compassion.

Carolyn the Counsellor

Jul 5, 2019
3 min

Six Ways to Help Teens Build Self-Compassion.

"I'm a failure." "I always say the wrong thing." "I'm the ugly one in the group." "Everything I do turns to rubbish." Negative thoughts...

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Carolyn the Counsellor

Jun 4, 2019
3 min

The Life Action Plan

Work smarter (not harder) to achieve anything your heart desires. Some tips for getting started... Why Plan? A plan gives you a...

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Carolyn the Counsellor

May 28, 2019
2 min

So what actually happens in therapy...?

The first step has been taken, you've booked yourself in for counselling. You feel excited and possibly a bit nervous. Questions go...

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Carolyn the Counsellor

May 9, 2019
2 min

Becoming her own best friend.

It turns out she's not so bad after all. In fact she's starting to like HERSELF more and more... She's doubted herself in the past....

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