It is not easy to define “clinical counselling”, as there is no consensus on what it means and how it is different from counselling in general. When searching for definitions, references to the setting of the services are found, but there are no clear descriptions on the nature of the services. I will do an […]
I used to believe, that emotions are functional and universal physiological responses (bodily reactions) to external and internal environmental stimuli. Mostly, this is still correct, but emotions might not be as shared and universal as stated (see Lisa Feldman Barrett). Based on the book: How emotions are made (2017), I am coming to the conclusion […]
Physical Intimacy Let’s talk about sex. I mean let us really talk about it! Recent media attention on sexual harassment and sexual misconduct and the #MeToo movement has brought a variety of issues to the forefront. Slowly, it becomes clear that we might be discussing behaviours falling on a spectrum that vary from levels of […]
COMMUNICATION Respectful and effective communication is of crucial importance in any relationship. It prevents disconnection, conflict and heartache in committed relationships. Good communication means making time for each other and not allowing interruptions. It means sitting together and listening to each other about what is going on. When you are both calm, you can address […]
Does Therapy Work? To find out whether therapy works, we can focus on research done in the field. There are mainly three types of research in psychotherapy (counselling): Efficacy Research (clinical trials) are used to determine whether a treatment works under special experimental conditions or whether a new treatment works better than an existing treatment […]
Thoughts & Commentary 