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DRCS has expanded into new premises in Belper in Derbyshire. The charity, which has a team of 70 freelance and employed staff and has seen rapid growth and success in the last few years, has [...]

Have you ever been driving somewhere and arrived at your destination only to find that you remembered nothing about your journey? Or has a couple of bites from a bar of chocolate and then realise [...]

The distinction between anxiety disorders and normal anxiety isn’t always clear. Worrying about everyday things, large or small, happens to us all. But what constitutes too much? Lisa [...]

If you are feeling depressed or generally unhappy; feeling anxious or agitated then you may be experiencing stress. Signs include people telling you that you are moody or irritable, feeling more [...]

What you need to know In order for you to receive the best possible care from Derwent Rural Counselling Service, we must process information provided by our service users in the best and most [...]

Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. But when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems. Matt Hewitt, interpersonal psychotherapist and senior [...]

Healthy relationships are a vital component of health and well-being. There is compelling evidence that strong relationships contribute to a long, healthy, and happy life. Matt Hewitt, [...]

Psychotherapist Debra Jarrett, who works at Derbyshire-based mental health charity Derwent Rural Counselling Service (DRCS), has published her first book – bringing her own experiences onto [...]

Now March is here many of us may have already abandoned our new year’s resolutions to be more active. Perhaps not this week, but as the green shoots of Spring start to show through, this presents [...]

Matt Hewitt, interpersonal psychotherapist and counsellor from Derwent Rural Counselling Service looks at how to approach your partner in a more understanding way in the new year. The beginning [...]