Depression 2/2

Georgina Sturmer

Nov 24, 20232 min read

Understanding binge-drinking

Recent headliners proclaimed that British women are among the global leaders in binge-drinking. As the festive season approaches, I spoke...

Georgina Sturmer

Nov 18, 20232 min read

Coping with 'pre-death' grief, when grief comes before a loss

Sometimes grief comes before a loss. If we know that a loss is likely to be on the horizon, perhaps if a loved one is unwell, we might...

Georgina Sturmer

Oct 27, 20232 min read

How to spot the signs of Postnatal Depression

This week, Britney Spears' memoir has been in the press, and has highlighted the topic of Postnatal Depression. I was asked to offer...

Georgina Sturmer

Oct 14, 20232 min read

Do you suffer from emotional hangovers?

Feelings don’t always come and go smoothly. Sometimes our emotions are overwhelming. Maybe you’re overcome by a deep sense of sadness,...

Georgina Sturmer

Sep 4, 20233 min read

How to cope with retirement depression

For many of us, retirement might feel like we’ve hit the jackpot. Being able to spend our time doing exactly what we want to when we...

Georgina Sturmer

Aug 4, 20233 min read

What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?

It feels as if we encounter new terminology related to mental health every single day. I've noticed more people talking about Rejection...

Georgina Sturmer

Jul 24, 20233 min read

Cheerleader or Gloomleader: what does your inner monologue sound like?

We spend a lot of time thinking about what how we behave with other people. But what does your inner monologue sound like? My opening...

Georgina Sturmer

May 9, 20233 min read

Numbness – what does it mean to feel numb, and how counselling can help

In counselling, we’re all about the feelings. How are you feeling? What are you feeling? How does that make you feel now? But this...