Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

The life you lead IS your support system!!

Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

 I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

    I do not offer any kind...

  • I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

     I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

    No….because as you...

  • What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

    I do not offer any kind...

  • I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

     I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

    That is absolutely fine...

  • How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

    No….because as you...

  • What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

    I do not offer any kind...

  • I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

     I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

    Actually this is one of...

  • My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

    That is absolutely fine...

  • How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

    No….because as you...

  • What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

    I do not offer any kind...

  • I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

     I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

    Yes

    That is absolutely fine...

  • How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

    No….because as you...

  • What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

    I do not offer any kind...

  • I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

     I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

    The answer to this is no....

  • I find it very overwhelming whenever I talk about the issues in my life. It can be emotionally distressing and I feel very vulnerable and fragile at the time. Can you assure me that you will be gentle and responsive and not just keep trying to tell me what to do as most people have in the past. -

    Yes

    Actually this is one of...

  • My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

    That is absolutely fine...

  • How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

    No….because as you...

  • What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

    I do not offer any kind...

  • I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

     I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

    Not at all. Throughout my...

  • I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

    The answer to this is no....

  • I find it very overwhelming whenever I talk about the issues in my life. It can be emotionally distressing and I feel very vulnerable and fragile at the time. Can you assure me that you will be gentle and responsive and not just keep trying to tell me what to do as most people have in the past. -

    Yes

    Actually this is one of...

  • My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

    That is absolutely fine...

  • How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

    No….because as you...

  • What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

    I do not offer any kind...

  • I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

     I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

    We often talk about...

  • I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

    Not at all. Throughout my...

  • I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

    The answer to this is no....

  • I find it very overwhelming whenever I talk about the issues in my life. It can be emotionally distressing and I feel very vulnerable and fragile at the time. Can you assure me that you will be gentle and responsive and not just keep trying to tell me what to do as most people have in the past. -

    Yes

    Actually this is one of...

  • My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

    That is absolutely fine...

  • How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

    No….because as you...

  • What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

    I do not offer any kind...

  • I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

     I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

    And this is so often the...

  • Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

    We often talk about...

  • I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

    Not at all. Throughout my...

  • I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

    The answer to this is no....

  • I find it very overwhelming whenever I talk about the issues in my life. It can be emotionally distressing and I feel very vulnerable and fragile at the time. Can you assure me that you will be gentle and responsive and not just keep trying to tell me what to do as most people have in the past. -

    Yes

    Actually this is one of...

  • My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

    That is absolutely fine...

  • How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

    No….because as you...

  • What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

    I do not offer any kind...

  • I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

     I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

     Unfortunately...

  • You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

    And this is so often the...

  • Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

    We often talk about...

  • I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

    Not at all. Throughout my...

  • I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

    The answer to this is no....

  • I find it very overwhelming whenever I talk about the issues in my life. It can be emotionally distressing and I feel very vulnerable and fragile at the time. Can you assure me that you will be gentle and responsive and not just keep trying to tell me what to do as most people have in the past. -

    Yes

    Actually this is one of...

  • My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

    That is absolutely fine...

  • How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

    No….because as you...

  • What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

    I do not offer any kind...

  • I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

     I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

    Yes I will but the...

  • I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

     Unfortunately...

  • You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

    And this is so often the...

  • Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

    We often talk about...

  • I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

    Not at all. Throughout my...

  • I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

    The answer to this is no....

  • I find it very overwhelming whenever I talk about the issues in my life. It can be emotionally distressing and I feel very vulnerable and fragile at the time. Can you assure me that you will be gentle and responsive and not just keep trying to tell me what to do as most people have in the past. -

    Yes

    Actually this is one of...

  • My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

    That is absolutely fine...

  • How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

    No….because as you...

  • What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

    I do not offer any kind...

  • I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

     I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

     Unfortunately...

  • You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

    And this is so often the...

  • Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

    We often talk about...

  • I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

    Not at all. Throughout my...

  • I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

    The answer to this is no....

  • I find it very overwhelming whenever I talk about the issues in my life. It can be emotionally distressing and I feel very vulnerable and fragile at the time. Can you assure me that you will be gentle and responsive and not just keep trying to tell me what to do as most people have in the past. -

    Yes

    Actually this is one of...

  • My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

    That is absolutely fine...

  • How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

    No….because as you...

  • What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

    I do not offer any kind...

  • I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

     I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

    And sometimes there...

  • I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

    Yes I will but the...

  • I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

     Unfortunately...

  • You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

    And this is so often the...

  • Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

    We often talk about...

  • I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

    Not at all. Throughout my...

  • I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

    The answer to this is no....

  • I find it very overwhelming whenever I talk about the issues in my life. It can be emotionally distressing and I feel very vulnerable and fragile at the time. Can you assure me that you will be gentle and responsive and not just keep trying to tell me what to do as most people have in the past. -

    Yes

    Actually this is one of...

  • My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

    That is absolutely fine...

  • How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

    No….because as you...

  • What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

    I do not offer any kind...

  • I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

     I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

     The content of the...

  • Do you just sit there and listen to me talk about myself, or is there more to it than that? -

    And sometimes there...

  • I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

    Yes I will but the...

  • I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

     Unfortunately...

  • You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

    And this is so often the...

  • Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

    We often talk about...

  • I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

    Not at all. Throughout my...

  • I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

    The answer to this is no....

  • I find it very overwhelming whenever I talk about the issues in my life. It can be emotionally distressing and I feel very vulnerable and fragile at the time. Can you assure me that you will be gentle and responsive and not just keep trying to tell me what to do as most people have in the past. -

    Yes

    Actually this is one of...

  • My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

    That is absolutely fine...

  • How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

    No….because as you...

  • What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

    I do not offer any kind...

  • I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

     I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

    Yes I do when I feel that...

  • What will we be speaking about during these sessions -

     The content of the...

  • Do you just sit there and listen to me talk about myself, or is there more to it than that? -

    And sometimes there...

  • I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

    Yes I will but the...

  • I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

     Unfortunately...

  • You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

    And this is so often the...

  • Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

    We often talk about...

  • I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

    Not at all. Throughout my...

  • I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

    The answer to this is no....

  • I find it very overwhelming whenever I talk about the issues in my life. It can be emotionally distressing and I feel very vulnerable and fragile at the time. Can you assure me that you will be gentle and responsive and not just keep trying to tell me what to do as most people have in the past. -

    Yes

    Actually this is one of...

  • My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

    That is absolutely fine...

  • How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

    No….because as you...

  • What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

    I do not offer any kind...

  • I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

     I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

    Yes, I’m sorry about...

  • Do you ever share information about yourself in any way? I have spoken to people in the past where it feels very one-sided and they came across as very guarded and would not share anything about themselves. -

    Yes I do when I feel that...

  • What will we be speaking about during these sessions -

     The content of the...

  • Do you just sit there and listen to me talk about myself, or is there more to it than that? -

    And sometimes there...

  • I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

    Yes I will but the...

  • I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

     Unfortunately...

  • You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

    And this is so often the...

  • Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

    We often talk about...

  • I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

    Not at all. Throughout my...

  • I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

    The answer to this is no....

  • I find it very overwhelming whenever I talk about the issues in my life. It can be emotionally distressing and I feel very vulnerable and fragile at the time. Can you assure me that you will be gentle and responsive and not just keep trying to tell me what to do as most people have in the past. -

    Yes

    Actually this is one of...

  • My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

    That is absolutely fine...

  • How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

    No….because as you...

  • What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

    I do not offer any kind...

  • I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

     I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

    Definitely yes. But only...

  • You don’t describe yourself as a therapist, or counsellor, and yet these terms are being used all across this website? -

    Yes, I’m sorry about...

  • Do you ever share information about yourself in any way? I have spoken to people in the past where it feels very one-sided and they came across as very guarded and would not share anything about themselves. -

    Yes I do when I feel that...

  • What will we be speaking about during these sessions -

     The content of the...

  • Do you just sit there and listen to me talk about myself, or is there more to it than that? -

    And sometimes there...

  • I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

    Yes I will but the...

  • I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

     Unfortunately...

  • You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

    And this is so often the...

  • Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

    We often talk about...

  • I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

    Not at all. Throughout my...

  • I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

    The answer to this is no....

  • I find it very overwhelming whenever I talk about the issues in my life. It can be emotionally distressing and I feel very vulnerable and fragile at the time. Can you assure me that you will be gentle and responsive and not just keep trying to tell me what to do as most people have in the past. -

    Yes

    Actually this is one of...

  • My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

    That is absolutely fine...

  • How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

    No….because as you...

  • What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

    I do not offer any kind...

  • I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

     I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

     I would absolutely...

  • Do you offer guidance in any way? -

    Definitely yes. But only...

  • You don’t describe yourself as a therapist, or counsellor, and yet these terms are being used all across this website? -

    Yes, I’m sorry about...

  • Do you ever share information about yourself in any way? I have spoken to people in the past where it feels very one-sided and they came across as very guarded and would not share anything about themselves. -

    Yes I do when I feel that...

  • What will we be speaking about during these sessions -

     The content of the...

  • Do you just sit there and listen to me talk about myself, or is there more to it than that? -

    And sometimes there...

  • I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

    Yes I will but the...

  • I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

     Unfortunately...

  • You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

    And this is so often the...

  • Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

    We often talk about...

  • I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

    Not at all. Throughout my...

  • I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

    The answer to this is no....

  • I find it very overwhelming whenever I talk about the issues in my life. It can be emotionally distressing and I feel very vulnerable and fragile at the time. Can you assure me that you will be gentle and responsive and not just keep trying to tell me what to do as most people have in the past. -

    Yes

    Actually this is one of...

  • My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

    That is absolutely fine...

  • How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

    No….because as you...

  • What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

    I do not offer any kind...

  • I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

     I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

    I would in fact suggest...

  • I would like to record the sessions. Do you have an issue with this, and do I need your permission to do so? -

     I would absolutely...

  • Do you offer guidance in any way? -

    Definitely yes. But only...

  • You don’t describe yourself as a therapist, or counsellor, and yet these terms are being used all across this website? -

    Yes, I’m sorry about...

  • Do you ever share information about yourself in any way? I have spoken to people in the past where it feels very one-sided and they came across as very guarded and would not share anything about themselves. -

    Yes I do when I feel that...

  • What will we be speaking about during these sessions -

     The content of the...

  • Do you just sit there and listen to me talk about myself, or is there more to it than that? -

    And sometimes there...

  • I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

    Yes I will but the...

  • I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

     Unfortunately...

  • You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

    And this is so often the...

  • Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

    We often talk about...

  • I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

    Not at all. Throughout my...

  • I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

    The answer to this is no....

  • I find it very overwhelming whenever I talk about the issues in my life. It can be emotionally distressing and I feel very vulnerable and fragile at the time. Can you assure me that you will be gentle and responsive and not just keep trying to tell me what to do as most people have in the past. -

    Yes

    Actually this is one of...

  • My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

    That is absolutely fine...

  • How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

    No….because as you...

  • What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

    I do not offer any kind...

  • I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

     I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

    The time you are actually...

  • I am unsure about engaging in phone counselling so is there any way to have a trial session to see if this will work for me or to see if I feel I can work with you. -

    I would in fact suggest...

  • I would like to record the sessions. Do you have an issue with this, and do I need your permission to do so? -

     I would absolutely...

  • Do you offer guidance in any way? -

    Definitely yes. But only...

  • You don’t describe yourself as a therapist, or counsellor, and yet these terms are being used all across this website? -

    Yes, I’m sorry about...

  • Do you ever share information about yourself in any way? I have spoken to people in the past where it feels very one-sided and they came across as very guarded and would not share anything about themselves. -

    Yes I do when I feel that...

  • What will we be speaking about during these sessions -

     The content of the...

  • Do you just sit there and listen to me talk about myself, or is there more to it than that? -

    And sometimes there...

  • I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

    Yes I will but the...

  • I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

     Unfortunately...

  • You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

    And this is so often the...

  • Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

    We often talk about...

  • I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

    Not at all. Throughout my...

  • I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

    The answer to this is no....

  • I find it very overwhelming whenever I talk about the issues in my life. It can be emotionally distressing and I feel very vulnerable and fragile at the time. Can you assure me that you will be gentle and responsive and not just keep trying to tell me what to do as most people have in the past. -

    Yes

    Actually this is one of...

  • My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

    That is absolutely fine...

  • How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

    No….because as you...

  • What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

    I do not offer any kind...

  • I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

     I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

     I'm afraid I have...

  • Why does the session only last 50 minutes. -

    The time you are actually...

  • I am unsure about engaging in phone counselling so is there any way to have a trial session to see if this will work for me or to see if I feel I can work with you. -

    I would in fact suggest...

  • I would like to record the sessions. Do you have an issue with this, and do I need your permission to do so? -

     I would absolutely...

  • Do you offer guidance in any way? -

    Definitely yes. But only...

  • You don’t describe yourself as a therapist, or counsellor, and yet these terms are being used all across this website? -

    Yes, I’m sorry about...

  • Do you ever share information about yourself in any way? I have spoken to people in the past where it feels very one-sided and they came across as very guarded and would not share anything about themselves. -

    Yes I do when I feel that...

  • What will we be speaking about during these sessions -

     The content of the...

  • Do you just sit there and listen to me talk about myself, or is there more to it than that? -

    And sometimes there...

  • I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

    Yes I will but the...

  • I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

     Unfortunately...

  • You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

    And this is so often the...

  • Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

    We often talk about...

  • I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

    Not at all. Throughout my...

  • I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

    The answer to this is no....

  • I find it very overwhelming whenever I talk about the issues in my life. It can be emotionally distressing and I feel very vulnerable and fragile at the time. Can you assure me that you will be gentle and responsive and not just keep trying to tell me what to do as most people have in the past. -

    Yes

    Actually this is one of...

  • My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

    That is absolutely fine...

  • How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

    No….because as you...

  • What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

    I do not offer any kind...

  • I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

     I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

    What I am hoping is that...

  • How strict will time-keeping be during any sessions? -

     I'm afraid I have...

  • Why does the session only last 50 minutes. -

    The time you are actually...

  • I am unsure about engaging in phone counselling so is there any way to have a trial session to see if this will work for me or to see if I feel I can work with you. -

    I would in fact suggest...

  • I would like to record the sessions. Do you have an issue with this, and do I need your permission to do so? -

     I would absolutely...

  • Do you offer guidance in any way? -

    Definitely yes. But only...

  • You don’t describe yourself as a therapist, or counsellor, and yet these terms are being used all across this website? -

    Yes, I’m sorry about...

  • Do you ever share information about yourself in any way? I have spoken to people in the past where it feels very one-sided and they came across as very guarded and would not share anything about themselves. -

    Yes I do when I feel that...

  • What will we be speaking about during these sessions -

     The content of the...

  • Do you just sit there and listen to me talk about myself, or is there more to it than that? -

    And sometimes there...

  • I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

    Yes I will but the...

  • I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

     Unfortunately...

  • You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

    And this is so often the...

  • Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

    We often talk about...

  • I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

    Not at all. Throughout my...

  • I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

    The answer to this is no....

  • I find it very overwhelming whenever I talk about the issues in my life. It can be emotionally distressing and I feel very vulnerable and fragile at the time. Can you assure me that you will be gentle and responsive and not just keep trying to tell me what to do as most people have in the past. -

    Yes

    Actually this is one of...

  • My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

    That is absolutely fine...

  • How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

    No….because as you...

  • What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

    I do not offer any kind...

  • I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

     I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

     I am a huge...

  • Why Doesn't your website have any feedback from other clients, testimonials, recommendations etc? -

    What I am hoping is that...

  • How strict will time-keeping be during any sessions? -

     I'm afraid I have...

  • Why does the session only last 50 minutes. -

    The time you are actually...

  • I am unsure about engaging in phone counselling so is there any way to have a trial session to see if this will work for me or to see if I feel I can work with you. -

    I would in fact suggest...

  • I would like to record the sessions. Do you have an issue with this, and do I need your permission to do so? -

     I would absolutely...

  • Do you offer guidance in any way? -

    Definitely yes. But only...

  • You don’t describe yourself as a therapist, or counsellor, and yet these terms are being used all across this website? -

    Yes, I’m sorry about...

  • Do you ever share information about yourself in any way? I have spoken to people in the past where it feels very one-sided and they came across as very guarded and would not share anything about themselves. -

    Yes I do when I feel that...

  • What will we be speaking about during these sessions -

     The content of the...

  • Do you just sit there and listen to me talk about myself, or is there more to it than that? -

    And sometimes there...

  • I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

    Yes I will but the...

  • I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

     Unfortunately...

  • You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

    And this is so often the...

  • Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

    We often talk about...

  • I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

    Not at all. Throughout my...

  • I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

    The answer to this is no....

  • I find it very overwhelming whenever I talk about the issues in my life. It can be emotionally distressing and I feel very vulnerable and fragile at the time. Can you assure me that you will be gentle and responsive and not just keep trying to tell me what to do as most people have in the past. -

    Yes

    Actually this is one of...

  • My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

    That is absolutely fine...

  • How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

    No….because as you...

  • What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

    I do not offer any kind...

  • I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

     I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

    This list can be endless....

  • The amount you charge per session is significantly lower than other services that are on offer. Does this in any way reflect the quality of support you are offering? -

     I am a huge...

  • Why Doesn't your website have any feedback from other clients, testimonials, recommendations etc? -

    What I am hoping is that...

  • How strict will time-keeping be during any sessions? -

     I'm afraid I have...

  • Why does the session only last 50 minutes. -

    The time you are actually...

  • I am unsure about engaging in phone counselling so is there any way to have a trial session to see if this will work for me or to see if I feel I can work with you. -

    I would in fact suggest...

  • I would like to record the sessions. Do you have an issue with this, and do I need your permission to do so? -

     I would absolutely...

  • Do you offer guidance in any way? -

    Definitely yes. But only...

  • You don’t describe yourself as a therapist, or counsellor, and yet these terms are being used all across this website? -

    Yes, I’m sorry about...

  • Do you ever share information about yourself in any way? I have spoken to people in the past where it feels very one-sided and they came across as very guarded and would not share anything about themselves. -

    Yes I do when I feel that...

  • What will we be speaking about during these sessions -

     The content of the...

  • Do you just sit there and listen to me talk about myself, or is there more to it than that? -

    And sometimes there...

  • I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

    Yes I will but the...

  • I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

     Unfortunately...

  • You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

    And this is so often the...

  • Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

    We often talk about...

  • I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

    Not at all. Throughout my...

  • I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

    The answer to this is no....

  • I find it very overwhelming whenever I talk about the issues in my life. It can be emotionally distressing and I feel very vulnerable and fragile at the time. Can you assure me that you will be gentle and responsive and not just keep trying to tell me what to do as most people have in the past. -

    Yes

    Actually this is one of...

  • My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

    That is absolutely fine...

  • How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

    No….because as you...

  • What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

    I do not offer any kind...

  • I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

     I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

    It is very important that...

  • What kind of issues can be helped by sessions with you? -

    This list can be endless....

  • The amount you charge per session is significantly lower than other services that are on offer. Does this in any way reflect the quality of support you are offering? -

     I am a huge...

  • Why Doesn't your website have any feedback from other clients, testimonials, recommendations etc? -

    What I am hoping is that...

  • How strict will time-keeping be during any sessions? -

     I'm afraid I have...

  • Why does the session only last 50 minutes. -

    The time you are actually...

  • I am unsure about engaging in phone counselling so is there any way to have a trial session to see if this will work for me or to see if I feel I can work with you. -

    I would in fact suggest...

  • I would like to record the sessions. Do you have an issue with this, and do I need your permission to do so? -

     I would absolutely...

  • Do you offer guidance in any way? -

    Definitely yes. But only...

  • You don’t describe yourself as a therapist, or counsellor, and yet these terms are being used all across this website? -

    Yes, I’m sorry about...

  • Do you ever share information about yourself in any way? I have spoken to people in the past where it feels very one-sided and they came across as very guarded and would not share anything about themselves. -

    Yes I do when I feel that...

  • What will we be speaking about during these sessions -

     The content of the...

  • Do you just sit there and listen to me talk about myself, or is there more to it than that? -

    And sometimes there...

  • I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

    Yes I will but the...

  • I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

     Unfortunately...

  • You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

    And this is so often the...

  • Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

    We often talk about...

  • I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

    Not at all. Throughout my...

  • I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

    The answer to this is no....

  • I find it very overwhelming whenever I talk about the issues in my life. It can be emotionally distressing and I feel very vulnerable and fragile at the time. Can you assure me that you will be gentle and responsive and not just keep trying to tell me what to do as most people have in the past. -

    Yes

    Actually this is one of...

  • My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

    That is absolutely fine...

  • How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

    No….because as you...

  • What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

    I do not offer any kind...

  • I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

     I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

     This service is...

  • You need to create protected time. This means that the time you are going to be spending speaking to me should be free of interruptions, distractions etc. What does this actually mean? -

    It is very important that...

  • What kind of issues can be helped by sessions with you? -

    This list can be endless....

  • The amount you charge per session is significantly lower than other services that are on offer. Does this in any way reflect the quality of support you are offering? -

     I am a huge...

  • Why Doesn't your website have any feedback from other clients, testimonials, recommendations etc? -

    What I am hoping is that...

  • How strict will time-keeping be during any sessions? -

     I'm afraid I have...

  • Why does the session only last 50 minutes. -

    The time you are actually...

  • I am unsure about engaging in phone counselling so is there any way to have a trial session to see if this will work for me or to see if I feel I can work with you. -

    I would in fact suggest...

  • I would like to record the sessions. Do you have an issue with this, and do I need your permission to do so? -

     I would absolutely...

  • Do you offer guidance in any way? -

    Definitely yes. But only...

  • You don’t describe yourself as a therapist, or counsellor, and yet these terms are being used all across this website? -

    Yes, I’m sorry about...

  • Do you ever share information about yourself in any way? I have spoken to people in the past where it feels very one-sided and they came across as very guarded and would not share anything about themselves. -

    Yes I do when I feel that...

  • What will we be speaking about during these sessions -

     The content of the...

  • Do you just sit there and listen to me talk about myself, or is there more to it than that? -

    And sometimes there...

  • I don’t want to get bombarded by emails, and I certainly don’t want any pressure to book sessions with you. What will I get from you if I register on this site -

    Yes I will but the...

  • I have spoken to people in the past and end up feeling worse afterwards. Is it possible to prevent this, or how would you suggest managing this if there is no alternative. -

     Unfortunately...

  • You say things to me, and then I go and talk about the same stuff with my family and friends and they say the complete opposite. What on earth is going on? Who do I listen to…. -

    And this is so often the...

  • Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me -

    We often talk about...

  • I am feeling suicidal and people struggle to speak to me because of this. Would this be a problem for you. -

    Not at all. Throughout my...

  • I'm having difficulties with getting services from my GP, mental health services etc. would you be prepared to write a report on my behalf or intercede on my behalf -

    The answer to this is no....

  • I find it very overwhelming whenever I talk about the issues in my life. It can be emotionally distressing and I feel very vulnerable and fragile at the time. Can you assure me that you will be gentle and responsive and not just keep trying to tell me what to do as most people have in the past. -

    Yes

    Actually this is one of...

  • My life feels like it's overwhelming and I just want to talk about all of the problems that I have. I just need someone to listen. -

    That is absolutely fine...

  • How does somebody like you cope with constantly hearing about other people's lives, their pain, their problems. Doesn’t this get to you after a while? -

    No….because as you...

  • What comeback do I have if I feel that the time I've spent talking to you has not been useful and I have not achieved what I expected. Is there somebody to complain to, or can I get a refund? -

    I do not offer any kind...

  • I am experiencing a very difficult time and struggling with my emotions and suicidal thoughts etc. Can I make contact with you whenever I need to, to help me through these times. -

     I'm afraid this is...

  • How the mental health services work today..or don’t in many cases.. -

    Many people are having to...

  • What if I don’t want regular sessions. I may want a few, then break, and pick up when it suits down the line, would this be ok?? -

    Whatever suits you is how...

    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

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    Do I need to have any other kind of support to help me



    We often talk about having “Support Systems” in place, but I take a slightly different view. 

    The life you lead IS your support system!!

    Putting something in place suggests that you rely on others to provide something that you yourself lack. 

    My view is that the life you lead, the things you do, people you come into contact with, anything from your family, friends, work colleagues to the person who sells you milk at the supermarket checkout All become part of what makes your life fulfilling, and worth living, and ARE your support system.

    It's very often the very minute of life and the often tiny things that lift us up, and then sustain us, but only if we actually recognise that it’s really all around us. 

    The more we ourselves engage in living life, the more it then gives back to us

    But there are also times when we reach out for, and need additional emotional support, and that’s PARTIALLY where people like me come in, but, and this is a big BUT…….its the rest of your life that you will spend most of your time doing, and experiencing. 

    I will only ever form a very tiny part….it’s the life you live, and the people in it that will provide the rest. 

    And speaking from years of experience, people almost universally tend to withdraw, and isolate themselves when they feel low, anxious, troubled etc. This is always the worst thing to do, as, to get back to normality, you end up with an even bigger mountain to climb.

    Your support system is your life. Do everything you can to build upon it and make it stronger

    So what would I recommend…..by all means reach out to people like me, but try as much as you can to reach out to the people around you as well…..

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