Relationships – Will Farmer Counselling

Keeping Death in Mind

Each time I work with someone going through bereavement certain perspectives become clear. One of the most positive insights that can be gained from the loss of death is what is really important to us. Usually it is other people that are most important to us, and having memorable experiences. It is amazing how easyContinue reading “Keeping Death in Mind”

This Week as a Counsellor: Balancing Your Needs

I have had conversations with many of my clients about asserting the boundaries they need in order to live a happy life that is not diminished by the unhealthy demands of others. Often my client will remark that they need to be more selfish, and hardly anyone wants to think of themselves as selfish. Self-careContinue reading “This Week as a Counsellor: Balancing Your Needs”

This Week as a Counsellor: Playfulness in Therapy and in Life.

This is a short reflection on an idea that was important during my work this week. Playfulness is an important part of therapy and life. We rarely feel playful until we feel safe. Play is how we bond with others, exploring the bounds of a relationship in a consensual way. Play is an engaging andContinue reading “This Week as a Counsellor: Playfulness in Therapy and in Life.”

Repair

I am back to blogging, possibly in a shorter format. Today I was inspired by the idea of repair. A long time ago I bought a pretty pot from the charity shop. It was painted with a blue floral pattern and has spent a happy life in our bathroom, stuffed full of toothbrushes and tubesContinue reading “Repair”