What has happened to you?
This article will focus on the importance and impact of what has happened to us throughout our life span. Our stories matter – when we... Read More
Stella Goddard
BA (Hons) Counselling
Registered and Accredited Counsellor BACP, Registered and Accredited Counsellor ACC,
Registered Accredited Professional NCPS
Recognised Registered and Accredited Counsellor with Bupa, Aviva and Cigna
Welcome to my blog
Why am I so busy?
Busy being ‘successful?’ This article will consider what being busy means to us. It could be that it means we are ‘very successful.’ (whatever that... Read More
The wounds of childhood
Children need Love When we are little, we need to be loved, accepted and safe – emotionally and physically. Children need parents who are ‘good... Read More
Life Transitions
Recently I undertook a long journey to somewhere I hadn’t been before. I had general directions but very little fine detail of my destination. I... Read More
Are your anxiety levels rising due to feeling stuck?
We all know that life is complex and is not linear. Every day we are faced with multiple stressors personally and professionally. The media certainly... Read More
What happens to you when things suddenly go wrong?
Everything is not predictable or foreseeable. Sometimes we may be going about our usual routine, everything appears to be fine and then – all of... Read More
Reflections on the importance of our childhood
Girls in Boarding School Recently I attended a workshop on women who had been sent to boarding school as small children – some as young... Read More
The importance of peace, calm and compassion when supporting people who are vulnerable
Facing a Crisis In a crisis, when we are faced with a person who is vulnerable emotionally or physically we may have many responses. We... Read More
Silence – What does this mean for you?
When you hear the word ‘silence’ I wonder what this means for you. In this article I would like to think about different kinds of... Read More
Which voices do you listen to?
This article is inspired by Nick Wright on LinkedIn. Nick is a Psychological Coach, Trainer and Organisational Development Consultant who wrote a piece recently about... Read More
How do you cope when life seems out of control?
This article will help us take a moment to consider who we are, where we are and where we are planning on going. The last... Read More
Finding your Voice
Our voices are really important and a key way of expressing ourselves personally and professionally. The words we use, and our tone, make a difference... Read More