Hope Therapy and Counselling Services
Online and in-person counselling across the UK for individuals and couples, including workplace counselling
Ian StockbridgeIn counselling and therapy, the well-being and growth of clients and practitioners are of utmost importance. To ensure the highest quality of care and ethical practice, the role of counselling supervision emerges as a crucial element. This blog explores the … Read more
In today's fast-paced and achievement-oriented society, it's common to encounter individuals who appear to have it all together. They excel in their careers, maintain thriving social lives, and exhibit unwavering motivation. However, beneath the surface, some of these high achievers … Read more
Are you seeking professional counselling services in the historic city of Oxford? Look no further than Hope Therapy & Counselling Services, a leading counselling organisation dedicated to supporting individuals in their mental health and wellbeing journeys. In this blog post, … Read more
Wrongly viewed by many as just ‘shyness’, social anxiety disorder is a long-term and overwhelming fear of social situations. It manifests as an intense fear of being watched, judged or of feeling humiliated. These fears become so extreme that it … Read more
Being a member of the LGBTQ+ community can bring with it a world of opportunity, joy, love and expression. However, it has historically been a marginalised group and there is still, unfortunately, stigma attached to this community. Whilst an individual's … Read more
The term ‘race’ or ‘racial group’ refers to the idea of human beings being grouped in terms of having similar physical, behavioural and cultural characteristics. We generally refer to race in terms of colour or origin. Racism is when an … Read more
Low self-esteem is when someone lacks confidence about who they are and what they can do. When we think about individuals who suffer from low self-esteem, we tend to think of teenagers. However, this is not the case. So many … Read more
Whilst the 1st of January isn’t a magical day, the symbolism of an old year ending and a new one beginning offers many of us a time to reflect. This pause gives us space to think about how far we … Read more
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but also can be the most stressful. Whether you are planning a big Christmas this year or something more intimate, you are not alone if you are feeling the pressure … Read more
Mental health issues are currently the invisible impact of climate change. Climate anxiety and eco-anxiety (a chronic fear of environmental doom) are increasing across society. Many of us are becoming increasingly aware of the current and future global threats to … Read more