We all want to become the best version of ourselves. But sometimes, the obsession with being perfect can hold us back and lead to more frustration than progress. When is enough enough? It’s when we realize that small, imperfect steps are better than waiting for the perfect moment that never comes. Perfectionism tells us to …
How do you unwind after a demanding day? 💤 10 Ways to Unwind After a Stressful Day We’ve all been there—days that feel like they’ll never end. Deadlines, meetings, errands, unexpected frustrations. By the time evening rolls around, it can be tough to flip the switch from “go-go-go” to “rest and recharge.” The good news? …
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Image generation by WordPress Ai. Depression is a widespread mental health condition that affects millions of people globally. It is more than just occasional sadness; it is a persistent state of low mood, hopelessness, and often physical symptoms that interfere with daily life. When someone in a relationship suffers from depression, it does not just …
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Follow-Up Session Questions: A Structured Guide for Counselling. The final installment of our 101 counselling questions Introduction Follow-up sessions in counselling play a crucial role in reinforcing progress, identifying strengths, and maintaining motivation. These questions help clients recognize positive changes, acknowledge their resilience, and explore new insights about themselves. By focusing on progress, skills, and …
Scaling Questions: A Structured Guide for Counselling Sessions Introduction Scaling questions are a powerful tool in counselling and coaching, helping clients assess their current progress toward their goals. By using a numerical scale, clients can quantify their experience, recognise their existing strengths, and identify small, achievable steps forward. This structured approach helps shift focus from …
Three Levels of Difference: A Structured Guide for Counselling Sessions Introduction The "Three Levels of Difference" framework is a structured approach to help clients envision and internalize meaningful change. By guiding them through three distinct levels—observable changes, personal impact, and identity transformation—this process enhances self-awareness, motivation, and belief in their ability to create change. The …
Coping with the Problem: Expected Outcomes These questions are designed to help clients shift from focusing solely on their problems to recognizing their strengths, resilience, and capacity for change. By exploring how they have coped, when they’ve experienced relief, and how their progress affects those around them, clients gain greater self-awareness, confidence, and motivation to …
Envisioning the Future: Questions for Exploring the Desired Outcome In counselling, future-focused questions help clients imagine a reality where their desired changes have already taken place. This technique shifts the conversation away from current struggles and toward hope, possibility, and action. When clients visualise their ideal future, they gain insight into what truly matters to …
What's a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had? This little missive in no way reflects me or anything about me. I am sure it will resonate with some people, but not me, I have absolutely no concept of low self esteem, depression or anxiety. I am the happiest person I know …
