Psychotherapists and Counsellors Answer your Questions

Of course! Most days, to be honest. But in learning to accept myself as I am, I've come to understand my potential and my value are in no way diminished on those days.

Of course! Most days, to be honest. But in learning to accept myself as I am, I've come to understand my potential and my value are in no way diminished on those days.

Of course! I am human and my clients know this of me, it helps them feel like they aren't alone on their journey.

Of course! I am human and my clients know this of me, it helps them feel like they aren't alone on their journey.

As a middle-aged man I am anticipating that my future will involve a lot of 'no hair' days, so I'm grateful for what hair I still have left.

As a middle-aged man I am anticipating that my future will involve a lot of 'no hair' days, so I'm grateful for what hair I still have left.

Ha — like today, you mean?! ‘Bad hair’ days are just as frequent as ever, but I can meet them with a little more equanimity and kindness (most of the time…).

Ha — like today, you mean?! ‘Bad hair’ days are just as frequent as ever, but I can meet them with a little more equanimity and kindness (most of the time…).

I have bad everything days now and again. It is part of life and the human condition. Trying to never have a bad anything day is an exhausting exercise in futility. Those tend to be days I turn...

I have bad everything days now and again. It is part of life and the human condition. Trying to never have a bad anything day is an exhausting exercise in futility. Those tend to be days I turn inwards and take space for myself, as they signal to me a need for rest and recharge.