Simon TidySep 20, 20232 min readHow can counselling help with ADHD?Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects the brain. It can mean people find it hard to concentrate or...
Simon TidyAug 20, 20232 min readDrug reform in the ACT represents a new challenges for addiction counselling in AustraliaIn little over two month's time, possession and use of small amounts of the most commonly used illicit drugs will be decriminalised in...
Simon TidyMay 25, 20237 min readLove and other drugsAll healthy relationships require paying attention to each other’s thoughts and feelings and maintaining empathy and consideration for...
Simon TidyFeb 10, 20233 min readWhy pornography is harmfulLike any type of addictive behaviour, be it using alcohol, drugs use or gambling, the habitual use of pornography can cause significant...
Simon TidySep 23, 20222 min readJournaling for mental healthIt is also a great way of focusing on your thoughts and feelings and developing Sometimes putting pen to paper can make us aware of what...
Simon TidyMay 7, 20223 min readWhy having healthy boundaries is so importantAre you a people pleaser? Do you feel like you agree to do too many things, but you’re not sure how to say no? Maybe you don’t want...
Simon TidyNov 7, 20212 min readWhat is intimacy?As a couples/relationship therapist, intimacy is a word I hear a lot, So what does intimacy actually mean and what if anything does it...
Simon TidyJun 5, 20211 min readDoes relationship counselling work?Relationship counselling, marriage counselling, couples counselling, call it what you will it all comes down to this, my partner and I...
Simon TidyMay 14, 20212 min readCounsellor or Psychotherapist?The terms "counsellor" and "psychotherapist" are often used interchangeably and have many similarities, but there are some important...