News
May16
Head of PFA calls for Joey Barton to undergo counselling
The head of the Professional Footballers' Association has suggested that under-fire player Joey Barton could do with undergoing further counselling courses, telegraph.co.uk reports. Gordon Taylor, who is an ex-footballer himself, compared working alongside Barton as "pushing a... read more »
May14
Una Healy suffered from post-natal depression
The Saturdays star Una Healy has admitted she had to battle with post-natal depression. The singer gave birth to her first child Aoife-Belle earlier this year but has reportedly struggled to cope with the demands... read more »
May10
Wisdom of Ann Summers-Relate partnership questioned
The wisdom of a recent research partnership between professionals in counselling jobs and a retail brand has been called into question. Sarah Ditum, a freelance writer, suggested on guardian.co.uk that the recent Sex Census created... read more »
May8
Counselling offered to grieving school children
School children dealing with the loss of one of their classmates have been told they can have counselling sessions to help them in this difficult time. Pamela Maynard, head of Baird House at Abbot's Hill... read more »
May3
Link found between arthritis and depression
Around a third of those who suffer from arthritis are also likely to be experiencing some form of anxiety or depression, according to new research. A report released by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has suggested that approximately... read more »
May3
Fathers just as likely to suffer from post-natal depression
Fathers are just as likely to suffer from post-natal depression as mothers, according to a new study. A recent poll of parents has indicated that 9.7 per cent of fathers suffers from post-natal depression in the... read more »
May3
Ground-breaking study reveals surprising human trafficking stats
A ground-breaking study into the victims of human trafficking has discovered that over two-fifths of them are male. Figures gathered by the Salvation Army have indicated that 45 per cent of recent trafficking victims had been... read more »
May3
Sinead O'Connor cancels tour due to bi-polar disorder
Sinead O'Connor has been forced to cancel her tour because she is struggling with bi-polar disorder. The 45-year-old singer has been struggling with mental health issues for most of the year and has suffered a... read more »
May3
Pressure to perform can lead to shame, says counsellor
A professional therapist has highlighted the link between a pressure to perform well and feelings of shame. Johanna Sartori wrote in her On the Couch column for ealinggazette.co.uk that it is an issue that many... read more »
May3
Falklands servicemen 'offered no mental support'
When British servicemen came back from serving in the Falklands war they were offered no mental support, one survivor has claimed. Joe Erskine, who served aboard HMS Hydra, told itv.com that the conflict happened before... read more »