Author Archives: judefay

About judefay

Psychotherapist and counsellor with AnneLeigh Counselling and Psychotherapy (www.anneleigh.ie) EFT Practitioner Helping therapists and counsellors with the business side of running a practice (www.thisbusinessoftherapy.com)

Recession Depression

Posted on May 12, 2012 by judefay

As the global economy has struggled many are facing financial hardship, mounting debts, unemployment, and lower salaries which can be quite overwhelming and cause us to feel anxious and stressed. Depression has been closely linked to on-going financial hardship. Anxiety, … Continue reading →

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Relationships: Are we Responsible for the Feelings of Others?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by judefay

We expect those in our closest relationships, our family and our friends, to care about us and how we feel. But do we have a right to expect that they will be responsible for our feelings? And what does that … Continue reading →

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Got The Holiday Blues?

Posted on December 11, 2011 by judefay

Do you enjoy Christmas? It can be such a wonderful time, when many take time out from work to be with family and friends. It’s a time for children, with the magic of Santa Claus such a huge event in … Continue reading →

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Acceptance as the Key to Change

Posted on November 11, 2011 by judefay

Often we see things about ourselves that we don’t like, and try to change, correct or improve them. Sometimes, we have learned growing up that our behaviour, looks or manner won’t be acceptable to others. We may have decided it … Continue reading →

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Dealing With Difficult Feelings

Posted on September 29, 2011 by judefay

Sometimes strong feelings can well up, and it can seem that they might take over, leaving us finding it difficult to function in our lives. If this happens to you, there are many things you can do to help yourself. … Continue reading →

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Feeling Stuck? Ten Tips (Part Two)

Posted on September 1, 2011 by judefay

6. “GIVE SHOULD, OUGHT AND MUST” THE BOOT: Often the story we tell ourselves about how things “should be” can keep us stuck where we are.There is no right way of being. Ask yourself this question: Should…according to who? 7. … Continue reading →

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Feeling Stuck? Ten Tips (Part One )

Posted on September 1, 2011 by judefay

IMAGINATION: Use your imagination in a positive way. How would I like this situation to work out? Create a vision of the life you would like to have, or the person you would like to be. Imagine what it would … Continue reading →

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Don’t Panic

Posted on August 22, 2011 by judefay

“I think I’m losing my mind,” the woman said. “My body seems to be out of control. I feel shaky, I’m sweating, I can’t breathe, and even though I want to run out of the place, I can’t move my … Continue reading →

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Two People

Posted on August 8, 2011 by judefay

Princess Diana caught the hearts of many when she said, “There were three people in this marriage from the start.” Anyone who had ever lived with someone whose attention was focussed elsewhere was able to relate to the comment. It … Continue reading →

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Relationship Contracts

Posted on July 25, 2011 by judefay

In every relationship and in every interaction of every relationship there is a contract. Sometimes the terms of the contract are explicit, sometimes they are not. Whether made clear or not, each party brings to the relationship their idea of … Continue reading →

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