Belonging Everywhere yet Nowhere – Memories of TCK/ATCK

Hello, some memories of teenage years – The first we knew of an impending move was the sound and smell of pine packing boxes being delivered and stacked in the hallway. Metal strips connected sides; tops and bases, screws to secure (two at the ends, three at the middle); Pre-cut stencils -name, address (New destination),Continue reading “Belonging Everywhere yet Nowhere – Memories of TCK/ATCK”

Emotions Anger – Guilt & Shame!

Hi there, since we last connected much has happened – the beginning of a New Year punctured by tragic losses for many families; and the celebrations of new beginnings – life in its many guises continues marching forward. As I mentioned in my previous post, I wanted to discuss Emotions – in particular “Anger” andContinue reading “Emotions Anger – Guilt & Shame!”

My kid is off to Uni! Help!

Hello, my name is Sunny Durrington, welcome to our Blog page and by way of introduction let me share with you some thoughts of this past week. What a week I had! Soon my oldest child will be off to her University. For 18 years she has been with us day in day out. InContinue reading “My kid is off to Uni! Help!”

Big Boys Don’t Cry “Hush! don’t let Dad See You”

What is the earliest childhood memory you can recall? I pose this question many times – and reflected on it myself the other day. I can remember making skateboards from my sisters roller skates to swimming in the local stream during those long hot summers where innocence and time seemed to merge with laughter, funContinue reading “Big Boys Don’t Cry “Hush! don’t let Dad See You””

Were you too afraid to ask?

Hello – I’m Michael Durrington and Co-director of a private counselling service in Edinburgh, Scotland. My passion for counselling, is to help bring transformational change for clients through the therapeutic relationship, based on trust. As an integrative Counsellor, my experience and interest includes Individual and Couples, trauma, and the relational issues of daily living. IContinue reading “Were you too afraid to ask?”