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7 Reasons to have counselling – before you hit a crisis point.

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...
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5 Things You Can Do Before Counselling Sessions

As a person-centred counsellor, I wanted to share 5 things you can do before counselling sessions. It might be the first time you’ve seen a counsellor, or perhaps you’ve...
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Counselling – How do you know you want it if you aren’t sure what it is?

Hello there! Have you heard of counselling, but you’re not quite sure what it is or whether it could be helpful to you? Getting therapy or counselling is often...
Finding a therapist on Facebook? What to know before you reach out

Finding a therapist on Facebook? What to know before you reach out

Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming, and with Facebook making it so easy to search, join groups or scroll through pages, it can be tempting to ask on there and...

How to Set Boundaries at Christmas Without Feeling Guilty

With the holidays looming, it’s easy to feel alone if you’re noticing more anxiety than excitement. You might be wondering how to set boundaries at Christmas...
Losing yourself in the busyness: How to reconnect with who you really are

Losing yourself in the busyness: How to reconnect with who you really are

Have you lost yourself in being busy? Like many women, perhaps you’ve found yourself in adulthood feeling pulled in every direction and unsure of which way...
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Unsure you experienced childhood trauma? Here are 5 Signs You Might See In Adulthood

Are you unsure you experienced childhood trauma? You might hear that alot. Perhaps you’re considering whether some of your behaviours or feelings might be signs...

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...
AI Therapy vs Human Connection:

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...

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...

What to do when you get push back on your boundaries.

So we’re going to talk today about what you can do when you get push back on your boundaries. I want you to start with acknowledging how hard it can be actually to...
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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...