by Ed.Hannifan | Nov 10, 2025 | Educational, Reflections
We are entering a season rich with ritual and celebration: Diwali, Halloween, Guy Fawkes, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year. These occasions are often associated with joy, community, and togetherness. They invite us to gather with others, share experiences, and feel a...
by Ed.Hannifan | Nov 3, 2025 | Updates, Educational
We’re Ed and Tom, the co-founders Hammock Counselling. We set up Hammock because we wanted to offer something that felt human, steady and accessible: a practice where people can be welcomed by real individuals who listen, reflect and work collaboratively. We’re not a...
by Ed.Hannifan | Oct 27, 2025 | Educational
It’s a common observation — in therapy, in the workplace, and among friends: people often say, “I’m like this because of society,” or, “Society made me this way.” There’s truth in this. From childhood, we are shaped by social norms, expectations, and pressures. Yet,...
by Ed.Hannifan | Oct 20, 2025 | Educational
Have you ever caught yourself reacting in a way you didn’t expect — snapping at a colleague, avoiding a difficult conversation with a friend, or feeling anxious about a simple decision? Transactional Analysis (TA) provides a framework for understanding these patterns,...
by Ed.Hannifan | Oct 13, 2025 | Educational
Have you ever said or done something in the heat of the moment and later thought, “I wish I’d handled that differently”?That moment — the instant between what happens and what we do next — is the space where reacting and responding live. In counselling, we often...
by Ed.Hannifan | Oct 6, 2025 | Educational
You’ve worked hard, earned your place, yet part of you still whispers: “I don’t belong here.”That quiet unease — known as imposter syndrome — can creep into even the most accomplished lives. It’s not a flaw or a failure. It’s simply the mind’s way of saying: “I’m...
