CB Counselling Services

15/02/2022

As a counsellor who works with people whose lives have been affected by trauma, I wanted to share this post from the website. It is about working with survivors of sexual abuse and violence. We need to keep awareness high that this behaviour is NOT OK and having one campaign week per year (last week) on the subject is helpful, but we need to keep the narrative going for the other 51 weeks too.

BACP blogs: Marking Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, Jayne Booth, who is a r**e survivor herself, talks about her work with survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence.

01/02/2022

My work in trauma counselling is about creating a safe space where someone can come and explore freely and without judgement the emotional responses they are experiencing. For many people the world will be a different place following a traumatic experience. Time is needed to accept and reflect on the event before discussing strategies for recovery.

19/01/2022

Reaching out to a counsellor / therapist and enquiring about their service is sometimes a huge step for someone to take. We have a responsibility to make sure a person's experience is positive, supportive and reassuring. I try to provide information up front about what people can expect when they contact me for the first time 🙂

Hello, I'm Caroline, and I offer counselling in Bedford for adults and couples. My work helps you feel more content and aids resilience

14/01/2022

Health anxiety is an acknowledged condition that people can struggle with in their middle and later years. It is a specific area of counselling and one that I specialise in, especially in relation to chronic illness like diabetes. This article from my professional body the might be an insightful read for anyone who is suffering or who are supporting someone.

BACP member Lisa Gates talks about ways to cope with health anxiety, the signs to look out for and how counselling can help

08/01/2022

How to become the best version of you in 2022 😀

For people living in Bedfordshire the new year is a new opportunity to reset and that might involve counselling to become the best version of yourself.

05/01/2022

The three pillars of my counselling and therapy practice are: Relationships Trust and Confidence. Rapport with your counsellor is key to successful outcomes. Always choose a counsellor who is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy They may also provide a complementary first consultation https://www.bacp.co.uk/profile/ae736ea2-2584-e811-8116-3863bb349ac0/Therapist 🙂

21/12/2021

For many Christmas is a time of great joy and happiness. But not for everyone. For anyone who is struggling at this time of year, know that love, help and support is closer than you might think. I wish you a happy and healthy Christmas. 🎅☃️🎄

17/12/2021

If you are searching for counselling services online, make sure that you find out that the counsellor is qualified. Unqualified therapists are taking advantage of vulnerable people. If someone is looking for therapy privately they should look for somebody who is registered with a professional body such as the or UK Council for Psychotherapy.

BBC News has spoken to people who had bad experiences with unregistered therapists they found online.

09/12/2021

Living with a chronic illness like diabetes, or supporting someone who is, can be a mental as well as a physical challenge at times. I have experience of supporting people with these challenges through counselling, helping provide the tools to improve people's day to day lives. We don't talk about this subject enough, we need to, and raise awareness of the support that exists for people who want it.

You may be affected by a chronic condition and struggle to function properly from day-to-day. You may know somebody like this or support

05/12/2021

Thought for the day. 🙂 Trouble with a relationship? Anxiety or panic attacks; mood swings or depression – many people face difficulties in their everyday lives that can be hard to get on top of. It's more common than you think. Counselling gives us a set of tools we can use to help gain a better understanding of what’s causing these problems – and how you can move towards managing or resolving them. 👏

02/12/2021

Are you aware of your mood and outlook being poorer at this time of year? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a recognised condition. It's fact that people experience in the winter months. But that is not a reason to suffer. Help is at hand and maybe a session or two of counselling can help lift and maintain spirits. 🙂 https://cbcounsellingservices.com/2021/11/30/might-you-be-suffering-from-seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/

01/12/2021

It's Day 1 of Advent 🎄 but also the first day of winter ❄. Shorter days, colder nights and grey skies. For some this is the image of winter; quite a depressing one. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a recognised condition. But it is also one that can be treated effectively too. Find out more...

Some sessions of counselling may be all that is needed to lift the spirits of people in Bedford who may have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).