Articles, Downloads and links

These original articles and information sheets are offered free for personal use by clients. The copyright is retained by either Geraldine Marsh or her Publishers, as indicated.

All the documents are in PDF format. Click on the title to open it.

Articles

Presenting issues - Therapists need to be alert to the mental health effects of physically generated symptoms in clients, © First published in Therapy Today, the journal of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Coronovirus and Anxiety - Ten tips to help manage anxiety associated with the coronovirus pandemic.

Anxiety - An examination of the psychodynamics of anxiety, discussing the origins and effects of anxiety, and several approaches to treatment.

Motivation - Understanding how to get motivated - and stay motivated.

Weathering the Storm - Practical advice regarding some simple starting points to help tackle low mood.

Relationship Difficulties - How couple counselling can help.

Counselling or Coaching? - A description of how counselling and coaching differ, and how to choose the path that will help you reach your goals.

Overwhelmed with Stress - An article concerning approaches and advice towards coping with overwhelming and ongoing stress.

Positive Lifestyle Changes - Top ten lifestyle changes to combat anxiety and low mood.

Shyness and Social Anxiety - Examines how these umbrella terms relate to individuals and how personalised counselling provides a way forward.

PTSD - Food for the brain - A link to the 'Food for the Brain Foundation, to an article written by Geraldine Marsh concerning dietry amelioration of PTSD.

Audio/Visual Media

Reducing Anxiety - Listen to this guided relaxing hypnotherapy session to ease anxiety. Opens in a YouTube window.

Social Anxiety - This guided visualisation will enable you to become fully relaxed, and contains positive messages that will support individuals who are struggling with social anxiety. Opens in a YouTube window.

Questionnaires

Smoking Cessation - A short pre-assessment supporting your first smoking cessation session.

Weight Management - A brief questionnaire kickstarting your weight management hypnotherapy session.

How Will I? - An article examining how the understanding of an issue - derived through counselling - can be translated into practical strategies for change.