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mandimartin7

Good Intentions vs Reality

Obviously, I am not speaking for everyone in this, although I am sure many can relate... I wanted to explain some of the, seemingly, daft...

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Why does ADHD seem “trendy” right now?

Since discovering my neurodiversity, especially ADHD, I have heard many different responses when I have spoken to others about this. I...

Julie Terry-Jenner

Counselling isn’t for me… Is it?

There still seem to be so many myths about what counselling is, what good it could do, and who ‘should’ be considering it. I have heard...

Julie Terry-Jenner

Why do I love what I do?

I have been asked many times why I chose to be a counsellor and if I find it hard listening to other people’s stories each day. My answer...

Julie Terry-Jenner

Do you need to be happy ALL the time to be ok?

How many times have you been told to cheer up, stop moping, or not to cry, regardless of what you might actually be experiencing? Lots?...

Julie Terry-Jenner

Choosing the right therapist for you.

When choosing a therapist, I often advise people to contact, and possibly meet, 2 or 3 different therapists before deciding who to work...

Julie Terry-Jenner

Good Enough!

I have found a recurring difficulty that a lot of people struggle with is that they do not feel they are good enough. Whether this comes...

Julie Terry-Jenner

Own your decisions!

Sometimes we feel trapped, or as if we do not have choices. We have pressures from life, people, and responsibilities - and these can all...