Anger – KCLR Radio
On July 16th, I was invited on KCLR (local radio) to talk about Anger. Listen below.
Relationship Difficulties – KCLR Radio
On April 13th, I was invited to talk on KCLR (local radio) about Relationships. Listen below.
Separation – Divorce
The end of a relationship comes with a complex set of emotions such as denial, anger, guilt, rejection, sadness, regret, depression and anxiety. These are all normal reactions and the sequence and intensity of these emotions can vary depending on whether you were the one to initiate the separation or the one who has been …
Stress
If you notice that you are feeling very stressed in your life whether it be caused by work/ family/ other, it may be an indication that it is time to look at the cause(s) of your stress. Often times it is how we think about certain situations; the pressure we put on ourselves, which causes …
Sexual Abuse
If you have been sexually abused in the past you are probably very aware of how your life has been impacted by the abuse. It may feel very difficult to conceive of coming to counselling about your past abuse and for many survivors of abuse; it can take some time into their counselling, for them …
Anger
Anger is a very valid emotion and yet for so many of us it can be difficult to admit to our feelings of anger. This is often reflective of how anger was expressed in our family of origin or whether it was permitted at all. Naturally then, if you are noticing a lot of anger …
Panic Attacks
Many people experience panic attacks and there can be various and very individual triggers for their attacks. Regardless of the stimulus, panic attacks are very frightening and debilitating and can make day to day life a real struggle.Panic attacks are very often experienced alongside symptoms of depression and/or as part of an anxiety disorder. A …
Relationship Difficulties
If you are experiencing difficulties in your relationship, Counselling Carlow can provide you with a space where you can explore the dynamics of your relationship from a more objective viewpoint. You will have the space to look at your relationship from the outside in, getting a clearer understanding of how and why, you and your …
Communication with a strong or abusive person
Communication with a strong/abusive partner or parent Communication with a strong/abusive child Communication with a strong/abusive person in work. How we communicate with strong abusive people very much depends on our personal boundary. If we have a strong personal boundary, somebody with a strong abusive personality will not impact on us a great deal because …
We all experience anxiety at times in our lives
We all experience anxiety at times in our lives, perhaps before a job interview or something more serious. But for a great many people, anxiety is something they live with daily. It colours every part of their lives. Anxiety can feel like ongoing fear. A constant awareness of how things could go wrong; ranging from …