by Josephine Hughes | Jan 10, 2018
When I’m working with clients, one of the things we often talk about is what has caused an uncomfortable thought or feeling. As clients become aware of their internal critical voice they are more able to notice its insidious messages. Sometimes a feeling of...
by Josephine Hughes | Dec 19, 2017
After a busy weekend making preparations for Christmas, Monday’s first appointment was the dog groomer for our little Shih Tzu, Boo. The groomer lives within walking distance of the beach and it was a beautiful day. There are geese wintering on the Thames Estuary,...
by Josephine Hughes | Dec 13, 2017
When I’m worrying about something it can be very difficult to think about anything else. My mind keeps coming back to whatever it is, and if I dare to relax for any time, I experience a sinking feeling as soon as I remember. If I’m worrying most of my mental energy...
by Josephine Hughes | Dec 7, 2017
Do you ever dread that question: “what are you doing for Christmas?” Sometimes it’s a hard question to answer when you’re aware of expectations around Christmas. It “should” be a happy time. It “should” be family time. It “should” be fun. For many people Christmas...
by Josephine Hughes | Nov 30, 2017
Carl Rogers, one of the founding fathers of modern counselling, said: “the curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then change happens” Many of us struggle to accept ourselves as we are. We think we should be different. We often think we should be...
