The stress of moving house

The stress of moving house

Gemma Antcliffe counselling has moved!  For any clients coming to visit me, not much has changed. I am still based in Ripon, working from a home-based practise.  I work with adults who are experiencing difficulties and are struggling with their emotional wellbeing. ...
You are what you think?

You are what you think?

We are all familiar with the notion, you are what you eat.  It’s a straightforward concept; what you put into your body has a direct impact on your physical health. When it comes to our mental health, it is no different. In our daily stream of consciousness, thoughts...
Positive Toxicity; who says you must be positive?

Positive Toxicity; who says you must be positive?

I want you to imagine you are struggling.  Perhaps work is challenging, or you are experiencing difficulties in your relationship.  Maybe money is tight, or you are struggling with never getting time to yourself.  You could be finding any number of things difficult,...
Pressing pause on ruminating thoughts

Pressing pause on ruminating thoughts

It’s fair to say, life can be challenging.  You may have: Experienced a relationship breakdown Have an upcoming stressful event such as a job interview Suffered a trauma Be in the process of buying a house Received bad news about the health or yourself or a loved one....
The secret to self care

The secret to self care

Self-care seems to be the new buzzword.  But do we really understand what self-care is and when we need to do it?  Many of us tune into the need for self-care when our emotional wellbeing is poor, but it is most effective when it is treated as a preventative measure. ...