#Counselling

Maria Alda Gomez Otero

Jun 26, 20194 min read

Adult trauma & tai chi

Adult #trauma can be understood as a traumatic event that happened during your adulthood and changed your sense of self. It is opposed to...

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Maria Alda Gomez Otero

Mar 18, 20192 min read

Do you need an emotional workout?

#Counselling can be compared with an emotional workout. This means you will be asked to face your emotions, acknowledge and give a name...

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Maria Alda Gomez Otero

Oct 30, 20182 min read

8 Myths About Counselling

Here are some of the most common #myths about counselling. Some of these myths prevent people needing counselling from seeking help. 1)...

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Maria Alda Gomez Otero

May 1, 20182 min read

Counselling, Psychotherapy and Cultural Values

#Cultural values can impact in #counselling and #psychotherapy sessions. Independently of what brought you to look for a #counsellor in...

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Maria Alda Gomez Otero

Apr 29, 20182 min read

5 Tips to Avoid Compassion Fatigue

#Compassion fatigue, also known as #burnout, can appear in #caregivers exposed to suffering on a daily basis. Nurses, care workers,...

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Maria Alda Gomez Otero

Dec 11, 20172 min read

Person-Centred Approach

Different counsellors in Devon work in different ways. You will find #counsellors and #psychotherapists who work from a body-centred...

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Maria Alda Gomez Otero

Jul 17, 20172 min read

Psychodynamic Approach to Counselling

You will find different approaches to #counselling in Devon. Some counsellors use the existential approach, others core-processing...

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Maria Alda Gomez Otero

May 15, 20172 min read

5 Tips for Choosing the Right Counsellor

I heard somewhere that finding the right counsellor is as hard as finding the right life partner. That may be slightly exaggerated, but...

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Maria Alda Gomez Otero

Apr 24, 20172 min read

Mental Illness or Human Suffering?

In recent years, we are becoming more acceptant of labels belonging to the medical professions in our everyday life. For example, ...

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