Defences – Are they as good as they seem?

Defences – Are they as good as they seem?

by | Sep 16, 2016 | Ben Wrigley

There is question that comes up frequently in therapy from clients who have already done a great deal of work to explore themselves and understand the source(s) of their struggle: “All of this awareness of why I am the way I am, why I do the things I do, is all...
Men, Stress and a Badge of Honour

Men, Stress and a Badge of Honour

by | Jun 17, 2016 | Ben Wrigley

This week is men’s health week (13-19 June), and this year has focussed on stress; an ever growing catalyst for so many men and women suffering with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger and many other areas of mental and physical health. As...
Exam Time

Exam Time

by | May 30, 2016 | Ben Wrigley

It’s exam time of year again when children all over the country are revising for and taking SATs, GCSEs or A-levels. That’s children of 7, 11, 13, 15 and 18 years of age working hard to try and pass tests that may define their future. It can be an extremely...
Empathy: Step into my world.

Empathy: Step into my world.

by | May 22, 2016 | Ben Wrigley

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme this year has been about relationships and so I wanted to share my thoughts on the place of empathy especially in partnerships: Relationships can be tough, and I mean that about all types of relationship; our...
is ; the new symbol for hope?

is ; the new symbol for hope?

by | May 17, 2016 | Ben Wrigley

If you or someone you know is planning suicide right now please call The Samaritans first on 116 123. Call the Samaritans Today I heard about Project; (project semi-colon) for the first time. It seems that the semi-colon’s days of representing a...