Chand Counselling

03/10/2023

Discrimination is the biggest career obstacle for women of colour in the NHS - my recent research

When hospital and GP staff do not reflect the population they serve, patients’ health suffers.

18/04/2022

How leaders may 'get out of the way'. A piece I wrote: https://chandcounselling.co.uk/blog/how-can-leaders-get-out-of-the-way-an-alternative-look-at-bias/

25/10/2020

Women are 4 times as likely to suffer from seasonal depression. Four! I've done a bit of reading and thinking about this - and for once I think there may be some quick ish solutions. See my blog post 'How to feel less crap about less light'. Or don't and have a great Sunday - smiley face. https://chandcounselling.co.uk/blog/how-to-feel-less-crap-about-less-light-seasonal-affective-disorder/ -358

29/05/2020

I wrote a thing about a thing. 'To lead or not to lead' it's called - about not having a scooby when clients sometimes ask 'what shall I do?'. And why I'm fine with that - and they seem to be too. Happy weekend you lovely lot. https://chandcounselling.co.uk/blog/to-lead-or-not-to-lead/

22/04/2020

Disclosure - and a Great Dane. A path to more peace, from my sofa to yours. My article: https://chandcounselling.co.uk/blog/disclosure-and-a-great-dane/

22/03/2020

'Don’t put her on a pedestal.. I realised she was a person just like me, with faults and failings and issues she struggled with.’ I contributed to this piece about mamas - and know it doesn't apply to all, but hope it's helpful for some.

Have a movie night in, say thank you and don’t blame her… loving your mother can make all the difference – to your own life as well as hers

18/02/2020

Ten simple ways that talking - to a therapist or a mate - can automatically trigger helpful brain processes. Cool eh?
https://chandcounselling.co.uk/blog/10-ways-talking-can-trigger-helpful-changes-in-the-brain/

17/01/2020

Two new blog pieces over here. One sexy one about jigsaw puzzles as a piece of the wellbeing game. Another one about 3 common communication pitfalls. Happy weekend to you. https://chandcounselling.co.uk/blog/

19/12/2019

New blog post - and it's not about Xmas! 2020 happens to be the year of communication. Or, it should be. A place to start may be knowing 3 common sentences that stop us getting what we need: https://chandcounselling.co.uk/blog/3-common-sentences-that-block-communication-and-some-alternatives/ -174

21/08/2019

Could NOT talking be the key? I contemplate the scenario of not communicating in this article.. Comments are welcome.

Counselling, East London City and Online. Perhaps you're here because you're confused, down or frustrated.. Or maybe something just doesn't feel right but you don't know what. Either way, I'd be happy to help.

12/07/2019

I've set up a petition advocating for regular meetings between any UK PM & a psychologist. All are safer if powerful leaders are as self-aware as possible. Decision-making becomes less about any individual and more about those represented. Sign and share if you agree! Or feel free to contact me if you have questions/comments.

Mandate fortnightly meetings between UK prime minister and a psychologist