Same - same but different?  Yes - it is....Telling someone is imposing your thoughts, beliefs and opinions on them, without considering if they wish to go down 'your' path... Supporting your 'voice' with non verbal and visual queues can support your message or tell another story altogether. Oh, I h...

Scary as it sounds, statistics show that 1 in 3 people will be affected by cancer…so how do you navigate this journey and how do your family, loved ones and friends support you and on the flip side, how are they being supported? There is no 'one size fits all' approach to cancer counselling. Diffe...

Phew...this is a tough one...what works for one may not suit another. Do you have conflict in your relationship and how do you deal with said conflict? Does this mean 'you are in trouble' because there are differences and things you may not necessarily agree with? In essence - conflict is necessary ...

I just had a client that came into the therapy session with the words... 'I just can't....I can't change anything!' Have you ever said that to yourself? It could be around many life challenges such as getting out of a bad relationship, changing jobs, bad habits such as alcohol or substance abuse.......

Are you 'Miss' or 'Mr' Fix it? Do you jump in when your loved one or friend has a challenge and they are struggling with what or how to move forward? Are you doing the best for them? An interesting question huh...it is our primal instinct to 'fix it' but what are the consequences of […]...

When it comes to being kind to ourselves, our efforts can often leave a lot to be desired. Most of us are all too good at being self-critical, and lockdown has been no exception. But why? Often, most of this self-criticism that lives on social media pushes the buttons to be ‘compared’ to others....

And here we are in the year 2022, the commencement of a New Year, new Beginnings and perhaps putting those things behind you that no longer serve you well. I share with clients a key question we should always ask ourselves. "Is this good for me?" If you can put your hand on your heart, […]...

How many times have we been 'diagnosed' with a label, started believing the 'press' around that label and found ourselves heading down that negative rabbit hole? So what is in a label? As humans, we have lived experiences that allow us to explore all that we can feel; joy, happiness, sadness, loss a...

Hello all! My name is Tilly and I'm the newest therapist here at Shifting Tides Counselling. I look forward to offering love and support when you need it and welcome you to give me a pat and a hug to help you through your journey. Book online and I will be at your next session!...

I hear you say: "So, what is in it for me to see a therapist? I’m ok, I get a bit anxious or depressed sometimes but I get over it." Have you said that to yourself before? Have you also asked yourself: "I wish I understood why I sometimes get into those low states"? Therapy […]...