Bernadette Counselling Service

23/02/2026

Just wanted to share these interesting questions!

Clarity over chemistry 🧫🌷

22/02/2026

Thought I’d share !

1. Manipulative
Meaning: Uses emotional tricks or guilt to control others.
Example:
“She would be really disappointed if you didn’t help her…” (trying to pressure someone)
2. Narcissistic
Meaning: Extremely self-centered and obsessed with self-image.
Example:
He keeps talking about his achievements and never asks about anyone else.
3. Vindictive
Meaning: Always looking for revenge.
Example:
“You embarrassed me? I’ll make sure you regret it.”
4. Entitled
Meaning: Believes they deserve special treatment.
Example:
“I shouldn’t have to wait in line. I’m more important.”
5. Two-Faced
Meaning: Acts friendly in front, speaks badly behind.
Example:
She praises her colleague at work but criticizes her when she leaves.
6. Jealous
Meaning: Resents others’ success or happiness.
Example:
Instead of congratulating him, she said, “He just got lucky.”
7. Judgmental
Meaning: Quickly criticizes others without understanding.
Example:
“She dresses like that? That’s so weird.”
8. Deceptive
Meaning: Lies or hides the truth.
Example:
He said he finished the work, but he never even started it.
9. Aggressive
Meaning: Uses anger, threats, or force.
Example:
“Do it now, or you’ll face the consequences.”.

22/02/2026

I thought I’d share some useful tools ! Something to consider!!! 🤔

23/01/2026

Often people struggle in developing a compassionate internal dialogue, this is why I really like this discussion worksheet, as it offers some easy to recall statements that may make that difference. 🙂

23/01/2026

Hi - Happy New Year as people say!
I would just like to say that I’m planning on delivering another video, which I hope you’ll find interesting, within next few weeks!

01/01/2026

As we all start a New Year 6 things below may help to navigate it! 🙂 ⬇️

19/12/2025

This was posted on LinkedIn and I wanted to share! It’s a really valid point!!!

07/12/2025

For anyone who may find this useful today 🙂

28/11/2025

Came across this from a fellow member from LinkedIn - and I thought I would share this message on here!

12/11/2025

I thought this was worth sharing x

Not all abuse leaves physical marks; some scars run deep within the mind. Mental health matters, and we must acknowledge the silent battles many face. Let's break the stigma and support one another in healing.

03/11/2025

Bereavement - something to think about!

24/09/2025

I would just like to share that, for the first time tonight, I have watched the 1940 film Gaslighting.

It was, from the start, a difficult and uncomfortable watch, however in my opinion the subject matter was very well portrayed by the key actors and I found myself clearly being able to identify the behaviours that are most often displayed within controlling, manipulative and abusive relationships from triangulation to isolating as well as the systematic undermining of the survivors sense of Self.

An interesting and powerful watch and a reminder that no matter what, maintaining some contact with that friend or family member that you may have concerns about could be a lifesaver. Take care ❤️