Grief: is there a right way to do it?

by Kellie Cassidy | Aug 1, 2016 | Depression, Featured Articles, Grief

When faced with the loss of a loved one especially for the first time people can often wonder how they are supposed to behave. Should they be crying? How are they supposed to say goodbye? How long should you stay sad for? These are all questions that clients pose from...

Mindfulness: what is it and how do you get started?

by Kellie Cassidy | Jul 29, 2016 | Featured Articles, Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a concept that is moving from the world of psychology and into the mainstream. The popularity of mindful colouring books is testament to that. But what exactly is mindfulness and why should you be bothered to do it? Mindfulness, in its simplest form is...

Inside the psychologist’s room: What to expect when you see a psychologist

by Kellie Cassidy | Jul 29, 2016 | Featured Articles, Therapy

The thought of seeing a psychologist can be a little daunting for some people. For others there is the stigma of seeing a ‘shrink’. I think perhaps the problem is that people don’t know what will happen or they have preconceived ideas based on what they have seen on...