Dawn Smiley Counselling Service

COUNSELLING IN KENILWORTH AND leamington spa

Is it a Merry Christmas?

Something that has come to light for me during my counselling career is that wishing someone a Merry Christmas can be both unintentionally upsetting and insensitive. As I start to consider taking a well earned break over the festive season, I'm conscious of what I will say to my clients. Do I wish them a […]

Can Grief and Happiness Exist Together?

Grief is complicated, there is no “right way” to grieve. Each of us is unique and subsequently the relationship we had with the deceased is also incomparable. The relationship you had with a loved one is different from that of your siblings, children, partner, friend - grief cannot be compared. There is also no timeline […]

What’s Really Behind Your Anger?

Have you ever felt angry, but can’t understand why? You find yourself angry at the World. Everything seems to make you angry. People around you anger you, the way they act towards you, the way they speak to you, look at you. You get angry at yourself when trying to do simple tasks. Then you […]