2 Sep 2025 | Blog, Clear-Clarity Counselling Services, Counselling, Depression, Gillingham, Kent, Linda Thompson, Medway Counselling, Private Counselling, Trauma
Life is full of ups and downs Life is full of ups, downs, twists and turns, and new beginnings can mark the start of wonderful new chapters in our lives. Starting anew can take various forms. It could be moving, changing careers, having a family, retirement or...
24 Mar 2025 | Anxiety, Bereavement, Blog, Clear-Clarity Counselling Services, Counselling, Counselling Home-Visits, Depression, Divorce Support, Gillingham, Kent, Linda Thompson, Medway Counselling, Private Counselling, Talking therapy, Trauma
Online support from Clear-Clarity Counselling Services What is grief and loss? Grief is the natural emotional response to the loss of someone close, such as a family member or friend. It can also occur after a serious illness, a divorce, or other significant losses....
26 Feb 2025 | Anxiety, Blog, Clear-Clarity Counselling Services, Confidence, Kent, Linda Thompson, Low Self-Esteem, Medway Counselling, Private Counselling
Self-esteem is how we value and perceive who we are. It’s created by our opinions and our beliefs about ourselves and our belonging in the world. We might also think of this as self-confidence. Your self-esteem can affect whether you: Like and value yourself as...
19 Nov 2024 | Blog, Clear-Clarity Counselling Services, Counselling, Gillingham, Kent, Linda Thompson, Medway Counselling
Finding our hidden shadow self is indeed eye-opening, and as a result, can be life-changing! Carl Jung came up with the term “shadow self” to describe the hidden parts of our personality. While it might sound intimidating, these buried aspects of our...
6 Sep 2024 | Anxiety, Blog, Clear-Clarity Counselling Services, Confidence, Counselling, Gillingham, Kent, Linda Thompson, Low Self-Esteem, Medway Counselling, Mental health, Private Counselling, Self Care, Talking therapy, Trauma
Why being overly self-protective is blocking your emotional growth. Being Self-Protective is essential for our well-being and emotional health, but it’s equally important to consider the consequences of overdoing it. Excessive self-protection often leads to avoiding...
1 May 2024 | Anxiety, Blog, Counselling Home-Visits, Divorce Support, Domestic Abuse, Gillingham, Linda Thompson, Low Mood, Low Self-Esteem, Medway Counselling, Self Care, Talking therapy
Are men and women so different? There are many differences and similarities to men and women when it comes down to mental health challenges. I wanted to outline some of them here, to help you in your journey. Anxiety disorders Women are more likely to...
