It's that time of year when everyone is talking about change. While some of us embrace and thrive in the growth and excitement that change can bring, others of us find it scary, confusing and unsettling. Falling leaves Children and young people are returning or starting school/university, parents of those children are adjusting to their… Continue reading Transitions
Andre Spicer, professor of organisational behaviour at the Cass Business School and journalist for The Guardian, writes a lot of opinion articles that I can get behind. From calling out the constant quest for excellence as damaging and suggesting we embrace being good enough, to championing a 4 day week and flexible working patterns as… Continue reading Self-care – what does it really mean?
It might not seem like great business-sense for me to tell you where you can find other counsellors listed, but it does make ethical sense. There are many counsellors and different types of counselling available so you can afford to be choosy - this is someone you will be sharing deeply personal and difficult thoughts… Continue reading Where I am listed (and where you can find other counsellors)
In 2017 in the UK, men were three times more likely to die by suicide than women, with men aged 45 to 49 having the highest rate of death by suicide. (Samaritans) Stigma around mental and emotional health still exists, particularly for men who are surrounded by messages such as "man up", "boys don't cry",… Continue reading Starting the Conversation with Mates in Mind
Private Practice Soul Solutions, Faversham I work as a counsellor in private practice from Soul Solutions on Graveney Road, Faversham. Our main counselling room is a comfortable and private space situated on the first floor. We also have a ground floor room for people who are unable to access the first floor. Toilets and free… Continue reading Where you can find me
Much as I like sharing images of ferns and seeds, it's probably more helpful for you to see who I am if you are considering counselling with me. I am an integrative counsellor, which means I draw on different counselling concepts and adapt our sessions to suit your needs and the issues you want to… Continue reading Hello! I’m Louise and this is me.
