The Truth About Self-Care (It’s Not What Instagram Says It Is)
What is the truth about self-care? Let’s be honest: mainstream self-care advice has become… well, a little bland. Scroll through social media and you’ll see perfect flat-lays of bubble baths, beige candles, curated skincare routines, and luxury products. Not only do you need to practice self-care, but you also need to use 15 different hashtags […]
AI Therapy vs Human Connection:
Can AI Replace Therapy? Thoughts on the BBC Radio 2 Discussion Today, I caught wind of an intriguing segment on BBC Radio 2, where they talked about AI being used instead of therapy. It’s part of their wider Wellbeing Week, and the discussion, led by Tina Daheley, looked at the growing use of AI chatbots […]
Keeping everyone else happy?
Are you tired of keeping everyone else happy? Perhaps you have reached a point where you feel alone, and unsupported and want to stop? Something that often comes up for clients when we work together is the pressure that they feel to keep everyone happy. Or to make ‘things okay’ for everyone else – even […]
What to do when someone pushes back on your boundaries.
So we’re going to talk today about what you can do when someone pushes back on your boundaries. I want you to start with acknowledging how hard it can be to actually start setting boundaries when it’s new, it’s really hard too. For the people around you, the fact that you’re setting boundaries is also […]
Why saying no is hard – And how to make it easier
Is saying no hard for you? Have you ever found yourself doing something you were sure you didn’t want to do, but you’re there because you couldn’t quite bring yourself to say no? Or have you tried to say no but somehow got pressured into saying yes anyway?! It’s not just you – so many […]
Boost Your Wellbeing:Simple Self-Care Ideas to Try Today
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to overlook the importance of self-care. But taking time for yourself isn’t just a luxury—it’s essential for your mental and emotional health. Whether you’re balancing work, family, or personal challenges, self-care practices can help you recharge, reduce stress, and feel more grounded. As a counsellor, I often see how […]
Supporting Someone in Therapy
Supporting someone in therapy can be challenging but rewarding. It’s vital to ask them what specific support they need and provide practical assistance. Equally important is to maintain your own wellbeing to ensure you can offer help effectively. Respect their privacy, normalize seeking help, and be a non-judgmental presence. For more guidance, consider joining the Inner Circle newsletter.
Breaking Free from Toxic Relationship Patterns
What are toxic relationship patterns? A toxic relationship is one that consistently undermines your sense of well-being, happiness and/or safety. You may find yourself in a pattern of relationships that affect your emotional and mental health. Signs of toxic relationships are relationships that: Identify Patterns It can help to identify toxic relationship patterns by taking […]
7 Reasons to have counselling – before you hit a crisis point.
Reasons to have counselling – there can be so many. But a conversation recently struck me, after talking with some friends. That many people don’t think of it as something you do unless you’ve ‘reached the end of your tether’. And I thought this was quite sad. Like many people, you may not have considered […]
What is Self-Care really?
What is self-care – REALLY? The term self-care gets thrown around a lot. “You should do some self-care!” – when you feel stressed, or burnt out. “Maybe you aren’t getting enough self-care” – when you feel like you never have time for yourself, or spend all of your energy looking after other people. But what […]