Therapy for Teenagers and Young People
SHORT-TERM THERAPY FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG PEOPLE Time-limited Adolescent Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (TAPP) at Wendy Bramham Therapy In the last few years Bramham Therapy has experienced growing numbers of teenagers and young people asking for our help with issues such as…
Getting Help for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) – An Individual Case Study
Introduction Formerly known as ME & post-viral fatigue, this condition has historically been rather difficult to treat, but our homeopath in Marlborough, Helen Lee, has experienced positive results. Helen says "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a serious illness, with symptoms of…
Fear of being powerful
The poem below written by Marianne Williamson is profoundly helpful to those of us who may be afraid of shining. Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It…
Celebrities help to reduce stigma around mental health
We applaud the increase in media attention (often brought by celebrities who have the courage to come forward) on mental health and wellbeing issues over the past few years. Open discussions can break down the unhelpful stigma which sometimes prevents people from getting the…
Building emotional resilience
Building Emotional Resilience and Your Immunity Stress and Physical Illness It is now commonly understood that chronic stress, depression and anxiety deplete the immune system and are major factors in many physical illnesses. Emotional resilience has become a vital…
Tips on sleeping well
Healthy sleep habits can make a big difference in your quality of life. Having healthy sleep habits is often referred to as having good sleep hygiene. Try to keep the following sleep practices on a consistent basis: Stick to a sleep schedule of…
Nautilus Shell as Metaphor for Psychological Growth
Nautilus (our logo) The nautilus shell’s spiral pattern can be seen as a symbol of psychological growth in that life presents us with repeated opportunities to face what we fear. The line of growth is not linear or circular…
Healthy Selfishness – what is it and why does it matter? By Wendy Bramham
Can Therapy Make You Selfish? Do you worry that having counselling might be indulgent or selfish? Do you fear that focusing on your own desires and needs might result in neglecting or hurting others? Lots of people who go into therapy have these fears. And…
Historical Childhood Sexual Abuse – by Julie Luscombe
One of our newer therapists, Julie Luscombe, has spent the last year as a counsellor supporting survivors, with the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA). She writes, "since the Jimmy Savile scandal, abuse survivors have felt encouraged to talk…
Loneliness – no longer a silent epidemic. By Lisa Stevenson
Loneliness has crept up on us as a silent epidemic and is now regarded as a public health issue affecting our wellbeing and shortening our lives. Traditionally, we think of loneliness affecting only the elderly or the sick. Today it…
The gift of undivided attention, by Emma Taylor
Counsellor, Emma Taylor, writes about therapy as 'the gift of undivided attention'.. "Before I became a therapist my professional background was in corporate life. Needless to say there are many differences between the two occupations, but one that now feels…
Learning to be a better parent with Suzie Hayman (Feb. 2017)
We were honoured that Suzie Hayman came to Marlborough last weekend to offer her pearls of wisdom and inspiration to small groups of parents as well as professionals. Suzie is a parenting expert, Relate-trained counsellor, journalist, broadcaster and author of…