Blog Articles from Colchester Counselling
Welcome to the Blog articles of Dr Tom Barber and Dr Sandra Westland, lead therapists and counsellors at Colchester Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice.
You will find below a variety of posts about many of the different kind of problems people bring to counselling and therapy.
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Beating Trauma with EMDR Multi-Sensory Stimulation
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy treatment that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories (Shapiro, 1989a, 1989b). Shapiro’s (2001) describes how EMDR therapy facilitates the accessing...
Navigating the Overlapping Similarities Between ADHD and PTSD
The Overlapping Realms Between ADHD and Complex PTSD In the intricate tapestry of mental health, conditions like Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) stand as distinct threads, weaving their unique...
Losing Human Contact During the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic
As the COVID-19 Coronavirus heart-breaking death toll rises, and the message of ‘Stay at home, protect the NHS, and save lives’ continues, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the restrictive lockdown measures many countries are taking around the world,...
EMDR Therapy Wherever You Are
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a revolutionary type of psychotherapy, that has fast grown in popularity, particularly for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, it isn’t only trauma that is being helped with EMDR. Using your...
The Synergistic Benefits of EMDR for Individuals with ADHD
Unlocking Clarity by Stimulating Treatment of ADHD Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by challenges in attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. While traditional therapeutic approaches have proven...
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly known as PTSD, is a condition that affects individuals who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. PTSD can result from any type of traumatic event, including but not limited to natural disasters, accidents, violent...
Why Personal Development Transforms Your Life for the Better
The Path to Personal Development “The only limit to our realisation of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” Franklin D. Roosevelt’s words ring true when it comes to personal development. This transformative process isn’t just about achieving external success; it’s...
Trauma and PTSD Uncovered
A vast majority of people are exposed to trauma at some point in their life. In many cases this can lead to PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder. Do you suffer with eating issues or sleep disturbances, low energy, chronic or unexplained pain? Are you bursting into...
How to Deal with Stress
The 5 early warning signs of stress Why you should know what to do when you are experiencing stress? Your body naturally responds to any kind of demand or threat that is perceived by you. It may be being over stretched at work, money worries, exam nerves, fear of...
Self-Harming Isn’t Just Cutting
Johnny Depp, Russell Brand, Lindsay Lohan, and Drew Barrymore are just a few celebrity examples of people who have used self-harming in their past. Self-harm can be shocking for those who find out a friend, loved one or family member does this, and knowing what to do...
New Years Eve. Happy or Hype?
Christmas is nearly over, New Years Eve is here and 2020 is soon upon us, and for many people it’s the one night of the year they love to celebrate. The party’s, the fireworks, the singing and dancing, the food, family and friends, all together to ‘let out the old and...
What’s Your Purpose for Getting Up Each Morning?
What gets you up in the morning? What is your purpose in life? Have you ever been asked this? This is a classic job interview question looking to find out about you and whether you have a purpose. It’s designed to help the interviewer find out what motivates you both...
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