Author: Simon’s Listening
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Counselling Issues in Oxford
There are a lot of issues that can present for people in Oxford. This article highlights some of them: Pressure at being at The University of Oxford, Student Life, Teaching, Poverty, Homelessness, Working within the NHS, Tourism, ESOL, Diversity, Loneliness, Farming, Political Division, then a break to recognise how beautiful this city actually is.
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Death Anxiety
What is death anxiety? How does it present itself? Is there a way to navigate it, and what are the benefits of getting support? This article explores death anxiety and how counselling can help
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Theories of Bereavement
This article is about grief and loss, specifically on bereavement. It covers symptoms of bereavement and how theory can help us in our grief
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Giving Up Alcohol: Lessons Learnt
15 reflections from being completely abstinent of alcohol the last six months. This article is for you if you are considering making a change in your life, or reflecting on sustaining changes you have already made
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Procrastination: Getting Going
In this video I link to my first youtube video and talk about procrastination. I provide a chance to check in with your own procrastination, get started, face any pressures forcing you, and sustain yourself through discipline and deconstruction
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Obstacles Facing Homeless People
In this article I reflect on my ten years working with Homeless Oxfordshire, as well as thirty obstacles we support our clients to face before they can move on.
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What Does Being a Runner Mean to you? Therapeutic Benefits
In this article, I speak to fellow runners and ask them “what does being a runner mean to you?” Themes around taking time to process and reflect, existentialism, bereavement, mastery and breaking labels emerged.
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Saw: Would it Rehabilitate? A Counsellor’s Perspective
This satirical article questions if Kramer’s Method of rehabilitation through the Saw traps would actually rehabilitate a person. In this article, I explore sudden personality change, discipline, physical punishment, and alternate methods of rehabilitation