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Surprising Facts about Trauma
Some things I've learned that might surprise you about trauma and recovery...
Gemma Nightingale, MBACP
Oct 2, 20252 min read


Psychological self-help books versus face-to-face therapy
Well, this is weird. Firstly, the feeling of discomfort, that I am about to say something publicly that contradicts lots of expert voices in the counselling and psychotherapy realm. And secondly, that I’m then going to contradict myself. Messy. So firstly, I want to express my frustration at seeing some highly-trained psychotherapeutic experts recently claim that you can ‘heal yourself’ without therapy, if you just buy their book or attend their course, and follow their metho
Gemma Nightingale, MBACP
Apr 24, 20253 min read


Recovering from addiction: It's not just about giving up
There are two different ways to recover from addiction. Giving up (abstinence) or moderation (reducing intake). Counselling helps too.
Gemma Nightingale, MBACP
Mar 20, 20252 min read


Why I don't give advice. And what I do instead that's better.
Therapy for decision paralysis - how I can help when things are hazy. When things get on top of you, do you ever just wish someone else...
Gemma Nightingale, MBACP
Mar 5, 20253 min read
Why I review my pricing annually and what that means for you
I'd like to share some insights into my annual pricing review.
Gemma Nightingale, MBACP
Jan 25, 20252 min read


An appeal for funding to support addiction-related psychotherapy
Hope after adversity - counselling changes lives - can you help? Yesterday I launched a JustGiving appeal, asking people to subsidise the...
Gemma Nightingale, MBACP
Jan 21, 20251 min read
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