Psychologist

In today’s world, we’ve come to realise that addiction isn’t something out of a horror movie, and can appear in a much more subtle way.What this means is that more people are affected than what we’ve been led to believe, especially since most of us are hard-wired to judge on appearances alone. However, there are some questions you can ask yourself to ascertain whether you or someone you know is showing signs of addiction: Do I keep doing it, even though I fully know that there are negative consequences? If you feel that you are happy to keep performing the…

Death, the idea of it, may be a well-known destiny, but when death comes, nobody is ever fully prepared for the onslaught of pain and shock. Moving on through the pain is what living is all about. The problem is, how can you really move on without that person who mattered more than anything to you? Support Although many people feel that they would want to be left alone, the opposite is true. Human beings are social creatures, and the support of friends and family during the loss of a loved one is essential to helping you cope. The presence…

Despite an increase in the awareness and acceptance of mental illness, there is still a stigma surrounding the act of seeing a psychologist. This view can cause many that need help, to decide against going to a psychologist, which can have an incredibly detrimental effect on their lives, and even puts these individuals in harm's way. We’ve decided to list some of the reasons why you should visit a psychologist if you feel you need to, or help a friend or loved one seek help, if you know they are suffering. It is not a sign of weakness to seek…