‘You Talkin to me?’ ‘Well I don’t see anyone else here!’
Some may recognise the title as a part quote of Robert De Niro in the Martin Scorsese 1976 cult status movie ‘Taxi Driver’. De Niro has an exchange with himself in a mirror where he acts out being a tough guy with his reflection. Just like De Niro our thoughts help us to predict and […]
The Problem of Loneliness Among Young People in 2022
Along with providing counselling and psychotherapy in Plymouth and online for adults, we at Personal and Relationship Counselling work frequently with teenagers. If you are a parent, or a teenager yourself, you will know that this age bracket - between 13 and 18 - encounters a unique series of challenges, such as exam stress, body […]
The People Repair Shop
There is a place in Looe Street whose people are a pleasure to meet. When you are emotionally depleted and utterly defeated; try to pluck up the courage, as they are wealthy in their knowledge, they are wise with words and you will be heard they refrain from opinion, you talk and they listen they […]
Why is Grieving so Hard? Let’s Talk About it
Ever feel like society pushes us to be happy all the time? Like there’s no room for the heavier emotions? That’s part of why grieving feels so tough -it’s not exactly an emotion people celebrate, is it? But grief is just as human as joy. It’s messy, raw, and yes, downright uncomfortable! When we lose […]