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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...

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...
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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...

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...
Supporting Someone in Therapy

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...
Breaking Free from Toxic Relationship Patterns

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...
What is Self-Care really?

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...
Self-soothing techniques to help with anxiety, stress and feeling overwhelmed

Self-soothing techniques to help with anxiety, stress and feeling overwhelmed

Learning self-soothing techniques to help with anxiety can help prevent feeling overwhelmed, simultaneously grounding you when you need a moment of calm. Anyone can use...
How long will you have to have counselling for?

How long will you have to have counselling for?

  Knowing how long will you have to have counselling for is tricky! It’s something that isn’t spoken about a lot in counselling. I think this is...