Author: Cassandra

Stress can be defined as feeling overloaded, wound up tight, feeling tense and worried. Everyone experiences stress at times. Sometimes stress helps to motivate us to get a task finished, or perform well. However, stress can also be harmful if we become over-stressed. Feeling over stressed affects the ability to function properly in day to… Continue reading Importance of self-care to reduce stress

We tend to get ourselves into some unhelpful thinking habits and think negatively about ourselves and situations. This is generally due to our experiences. However using positive self-statements can help to develop a new attitude to ourselves and our situations. What is an affirmation exactly? An affirmation is a simple yet powerful statement that assists… Continue reading How affirmations can define your focus.

What is the difference between a Counsellor, Psychologist and Psychiatrist?  Counsellors are trained to listen non-judgmentally and, to varying degrees, to provide ‘talk therapies’.  They cannot prescribe or advise about medication. Counselling focuses on client’s concerns and difficulties and includes understanding people’s patterns of thoughts, behaviours, feelings and the ways in which these may be problematic… Continue reading What is the difference between Counselling, Psychology and Psychiatry?

Self Confidence Workshop A pre-employment program  for females What is stopping you from finding a job? Do you lack confidence? Eliminate some of the barriers that keep you from being employed. Become empowered! Self Confidence is a full 1 day workshop designed to help females to feel empowered and confident to look for work and… Continue reading Self-Confidence Workshop – 6th March 2017

Is change important in life? Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. Change is inevitable in life. It is a part of our life. Changes may either be positive or negative. When we are tired of doing something, we welcome a new change. When we… Continue reading Is Change Important?

The benefits of counselling consists of an improved amount of self-awareness and understanding of yourself and others. Sometimes it is easier to talk to a stranger than to relatives or friends. Counsellor’s are trained to listen and help you find your own answers to problems without judging you! This can improve self-esteem, and becomes reflective… Continue reading Benefits of Counselling

What is Family and Domestic violence? Family & domestic violence is conduct that is violent, threatening, coercive, controlling or intended to cause the family or household member to be fearful. It can include: physical verbal emotional sexual psychological abuse  neglect financial abuse stalking harm to an animal or property restricting your spiritual or cultural participation as… Continue reading What is Family and Domestic violence?