Tag Archives: Anxiety

Almost half of menopausal women are “depressed”

One in four women find it difficult to cope during the menopause, with almost half (43%) feeling depressed, and about a third (36%) experiencing anxiety, according to recent research as reported in The Scotsman.  As the article states,  the menopause … Continue reading →

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The O and the C of OCD

OCD has become a bit of a joke – in that it’s common for people to state flippantly that they’re “a bit OCD” about something – when what they really  mean is that they like things to be neat and … Continue reading →

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Understanding and Managing Stress

Stress!  It affects all of us at various times of our lives, but what can we do to manage and reduce it?  I’ve worked successfully with many clients to help them alleviate the effects of stress and anxiety, using both … Continue reading →

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