Talking Therapy Wales

24/07/2025

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c93kzkle81wo

The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities?

28/06/2025

https://geediting.com/gb-the-art-of-small-talk-8-phrases-that-great-conversationalists-always-use/

Mastering the art of small talk isn’t about being manipulative, it’s about genuinely engaging with others. The key is making people feel comfortable while keeping the conversation interesting and meaningful. Great conversationalists have a knack for this. They use certain phrases that make small...

14/06/2025

Couples therapy isn't just for couples in crisis. It can help you heal old wounds, rebuild trust and strengthen a relationship. It can help you learn how to improve communication, understand issues from each other's point of view .... and invest in your long-term health and happiness.
Face to face and online sessions available - www.talkingtherapy.wales

13/06/2025

Timely sharing of a colleague's recent article -
https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/articles/caring-without-crumbling-coping-with-vicarious-trauma-247-news?fbclid=IwY2xjawK4EmVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHjr9SI4kbV30NW2_XRG1I13Ilxq3ZANNArYf0Y9wRngoQ4y3BjOBx1k5wi1t_aem_C96BM7uqeiRK0oU3YokmOQ

When the world feels too heavy, it’s not just anxiety, it could be vicarious trauma. Learn what it is and how you can protect yourself.

10/06/2025

An interesting read -

It is not what you see but how you see it.

07/06/2025

https://geediting.com/kir-9-core-traits-of-women-with-high-standards-and-zero-tolerance-for-nonsense-according-to-psychology/

Have you ever met a woman who seems utterly immune to the usual drama that consumes everyone else? She doesn’t waste time explaining her decisions or apologizing for what she wants. I’ve seen a few women like this—quietly confident, focused, and laser-clear on their boundaries. I remember, yea...

12/04/2025

If someone is not emotionally aware enough to understand different perceptions, you may want to reconsider arguing with them ....

12/04/2025

https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/honesty-box-9781526672957/

'I read this book in two sit downs! It is filled with compassion. An honest look at navigating life, marriage, family, neurodiversity and veg.' Anna Maxwell Ma…

30/03/2025

Truly worth the effort - https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/in-depth/mindfulness-exercises/art-20046356 #:~:text=Focus%20on%20your%20breathing.,just%20a%20minute%20can%20help.

Engaging with the world around you can lower your stress. Here's how to practice mindfulness meditation.

29/03/2025

Online therapy offers convenience, accessibility, and flexibility, allowing confidential access to mental health support and wellbeing from anywhere, potentially reducing travel time and costs.
More info at - val@talkingtherapy.wales

29/03/2025

Living with a neurodivergent reality...and a very good read

'I read this book in two sit downs! It is filled with compassion. An honest look at navigating life, marriage, family, neurodiversity and veg.' Anna Maxwell Ma…

25/03/2025

Maybe worth sharing in the current climate -

We need to stop diagnosing each other with autism and ADHD - As Bella Ramsey reveals their autism diagnosis came after a ‘The Last Of Us’ crew member spotted the signs, Helen Coffey questions why we’ve become so emboldened to pronounce neurodivergence in others