Paula NewmanSep 15, 20194 minTen Helpful Tips for Trainee CounsellorsI started my own training with little idea of what to expect. A few tips including practical and emotional aspects would have helped.....
Paula NewmanJan 20, 20192 minCouples Counselling and the power of listeningProblems in a significant relationship can be detrimental to our well-being. You may be feeling sad, angry, anxious and distressed....
Paula NewmanDec 30, 20183 minTalking With a Counsellor I remember my first session as a client and how nervous I was. As a counsellor I look forward to meeting you, I am interested in the...
Paula NewmanJun 8, 20184 minLiving with Alzheimer's My Father died several years ago. I remember his voice, it was gentle and soothing. Dad enjoyed a good joke and he would laugh out loud....
Paula NewmanMay 7, 20183 minThree Great Books with a SecretIn each of my book recommendations hiding the truth causes emotional suffering. Characters are anxious that their deeds will be...
Paula NewmanMay 5, 20182 minA Counsellor's PerspectiveI have spread my dreams under your feet. Tread softly because you tread on my dreams. ~Yeats ~ These two lines speak to me of the...
Paula NewmanMay 4, 20184 minUnderstanding Bullying My understandings of bullying are based upon therapeutic work with clients and personal life experience. Victims of bullying can suffer...
Paula NewmanMay 4, 20184 minExposing ScapegoatingDuring my first term at Secondary School I noticed that one boy was getting into more trouble than anyone else. I saw him protest to the...
Paula NewmanMay 4, 20184 minDyspraxia, a hidden disabilityDyspraxia is often referred to as a hidden disability. This blog is my attempt to understand why we are not more aware of Dyspraxia in...
Paula NewmanMay 4, 20183 minDyspraxia and Person-Centred Counselling'As a child I frequently bumped into things and tripped over. The other children laughed so I pretended that I was being clumsy on...
Paula NewmanMay 3, 20183 minFinding a Counselling Supervisor - 8 Helpful Tips Whether you are a trainee therapist just starting out, or an experienced practitioner, professional supervision is compulsory in Britain....