One in five patients now has to wait at least 15 days to see a GP in England, NHS figures have revealed. Just under 5m of the 27.1m appointments at GPs’ surgeries in October involved waiting anywhere between 15 and 28 or more days to see a doctor or practice nurse. Patients are finding itContinueContinue reading “Visiting your doctor in difficult times”
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Hello and Welcome
PLEASE NOTE: My counselling waiting list is currently at capacity and I am not taking any new clients at this time. Events – including workshops and classes – are running as normal, and available online. You may also find details of how to access NHS counselling here. Thank you for visiting my website. I am a qualifiedContinueContinue reading “Hello and Welcome”
Monday Mojo – Level the Playing Field
Do you ever feel life is unfair? There will be times when things just don’t go your way. You make all the right moves. Take all the right steps. And somehow still find yourself in a situation you never saw coming. Occasionally we realise we took a wrong turn. Sometimes you’ll see an opportunity to learn somethingContinueContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Level the Playing Field”
Monday Mojo – Put It Down
How rested do you feel? It’s a genuine question, as although for some people today is their first day back at work, for many they never actually stopped. Have you noticed how we always have something to do? The problem is, even when you’ve already got enough on your plate, you can find you’re adding moreContinueContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Put It Down”
Setting Boundaries: Why Your Personal Ground Rules Matter and How to Make Them
If you’ve ever attended a professional training course, you’ll probably know the first thing the teacher usually does is set the ground rules for the day. These almost always include respecting each other’s opinion, and maybe switching off your mobile ‘phone. But how often do you set ground rules in your everyday life? Ground rulesContinueContinue reading “Setting Boundaries: Why Your Personal Ground Rules Matter and How to Make Them”
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