I have had different periods of burnout over time. I thought it was depression. So did my GP. I was treated with antidepressants. My burnout persisted. Burnout is not recognised in the industry standard medical journal, the DSM-5. It should be. For neurodivergent...
What is Trauma? Understanding the Small & Big ‘T’
When you read the word ‘trauma’, what does it mean to you? Do you think about the military and the horrors they have experienced? Do you see abuse or starvation, an operation gone wrong, illness, domestic violence, horrendous bullying, or being in a car crash? All of...
Understanding Anxiety Before Starting Counselling in Frome
Anxiety is more than just feeling worried or stressed—it’s a mental health condition that can significantly impact your daily life. Often triggered by emotional or environmental factors, anxiety disorders are characterised by intense fear or unease, which may stem...
Human Givens Therapy: A Modern Approach to Mental Health
Introduction: A Groundbreaking Model for Modern Times Human Givens Therapy (HGT) is a psycho–socio–bio framework that provides brief, solution-focused counselling for clients experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties. In uncertain times—like during and...




