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Oct 26

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Conditioned by events Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD, is a mental health condition that can affect any of us, at any time. It is triggered by the experiencing or the witnessing of a traumatic event. The first thing to understand about trauma is that it is subjective to each of... read more →

Oct 12

It’s an insult!

Hi Caroline, My husband is constantly putting me down and shouting abuse at me. At first it was just belittling me at home, but now I’ve noticed he is increasingly embarrassing me when we are out in public, or in company. I believe that I am a kind person and... read more →

Sep 28

Affairs of the heart

Dear Caroline, I am literally in shock, after eleven years together my wife has left me for my best friend. As you can imagine this affair has really hurt me, as I never thought this pain could come from two people I love and have such a fondness for. Around... read more →

Sep 14

Too embarrassed to ask for help

Dear Caroline, I am writing to ask you something quite silly really, when I think about it. I am struggling with a bit of depression, mixed with a lack of self-worth at the moment. I know I really should book an appointment with a professional therapist, but I can't bring... read more →

Aug 31

Let’s talk about rape

It could be you Rape. It can happen to any of us, regardless of gender, age, class, sexuality or ethnicity. Vanquishing the stigma that surrounding rape feels very important at present. There are two vital things that anyone who has ever been raped should keep forever in mind. 1. What... read more →

Jul 27

Why do we find it tough to talk?

Talk time Every day I meet people that have struggled in silence. They have endured hardship, often for many years before summoning up the courage to confront their difficulties. In a world that is becoming increasingly tolerant and open to the notion that it is good to talk, why are... read more →

Jul 20

Emotional Eating

What is emotional eating? Emotional eating is a coping mechanism that allows people to temporarily soothe emotional pain or stress. For emotional eaters, food provides a temporary relief and distraction from negative feelings or experiences. Every now and again, treating yourself to your favourite meal after a bad day or... read more →

Jul 13

Verbal Abuse

Dear Caroline, My husband is constantly putting me down and shouting abuse at me. At first, it was just belittling me at home, but now I’ve noticed he is increasingly embarrassing me when we are out in public, or in company. I believe that I am a kind person and... read more →

Jul 06

Restart your Life

Dear Caroline, I hope that you can help me. Both my twin boys left to study at university in London two years ago and they only return annually, if at all these days. I have to admit, that during this time I have become a bored ex-pat. Day after day... read more →

Jun 29

My Ex is pregnant with my child

Dear Caroline, I am faced with a difficult situation. Recently, I found out that my ex-girlfriend is heavily pregnant with my child. She never even discussed with me, the fact that she is pregnant. In truth, we have not spoken since our break up several months ago. I have found... read more →

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

It’s an insult!

Affairs of the heart

Too embarrassed to ask for help

Let’s talk about rape

Why do we find it tough to talk?

Emotional Eating

Verbal Abuse

Restart your Life

My Ex is pregnant with my child

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