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 them! Struggling with anxiety and stress is never fun – however, it can be managed and you’re not alone in feeling this way. Many people have feelings of high anxiety, […]
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 highlighted more recently within the UK, especially when people go to their GP for counselling. When you want to have some support for your mental health there are […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder AKA Winter Blues: 5 Ways to Manage Your Mood
Are you worried you might have Seasonal Affective Disorder? Hello, lovely readers! This post will hopefully shed some light on what it really means to have the ‘winter blues’ and what you can do to combat them. Or help maintain a sense of well-being if this is something you’re concerned about. As a counsellor and […]
The Courage to Say ‘No’: Navigating Boundaries in Your 30s
Hello there, Do you want to find the courage to Say ‘No’? Have you found yourself saying “yes” when you really wanted to say “no”? Do you prioritize others’ needs over your own, only to feel exhausted and overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Many people in their 30s struggle with the art of setting boundaries. But […]
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 had therapy before. Counselling is a collaborative process between the therapist and the client. I feel you are the expert in your experiences. Not me! However, […]
How To Go From People-Pleasing at Work to Boundaried and Brilliant
Are you people-pleasing at work and ending up frustrated that you still have mountains of tasks, whilst others are swanning off for an early lunch? Do you end up taking on more and more responsibility but the rewards are lacking? Does saying ‘No’ to your manager or co-worker fill you with dread or guilt? If […]
What Happens In Your First Counselling Session?
Hello there – I’m updating this post in November 2025. I just want to say, I’m so glad you’re here. If you’re reading this post, it would make sense that you might be wondering what happens in your first counselling session. Taking that first step to seek counselling can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, especially if […]
How to find a counsellor to help you stop people-pleasing
If you know you want to stop people-pleasing, and you’ve started thinking about counselling, it might feel like a minefield. But it doesn’t have to be. Looking for a counsellor is a little bit like dating. You want to find the right person for you! But where do you start looking to find a counsellor […]
How To Stop People-Pleasing
Immediate Steps to Break Free Just want to know how to finally stop people-pleasing? Feeling trapped in the cycle? It’s time to regain control and rediscover your authentic self. Here are five things you can do right now to start your journey towards putting yourself first: Breaking Free from People-Pleasing It’s easy to fall into […]
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 thrown around as an idea, but you might be wondering ‘What even is counselling?’. As a person-centred counsellor, I’m here to shed some light on this […]