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When is the right time to see a therapist?

A thought occurred to me – if we were in America, having a therapist is relatively usual and it’s talked about fairly openly. However, living in the UK means that all too often, we have a ‘keep calm and carry on’ approach until we reach breaking point.[…]

Mental Health Awareness Week – taking action

Mental Health Awareness Week is 11-17 May 2026, and the theme this year is taking action to support good mental health. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, action is the process of doing something, typically to achieve a specific aim, or a deed performed. It signifies activity, movement, or the operation of a mechanism. Common examples […]

Speaking to a Counsellor versus speaking to AI

No matter which data source you find, all the statistics show a clear rise in the number of people in the UK who report poor mental health, increasing anxiety, and a growing feeling of loneliness, with the NHS struggling to keep pace with the rise in referrals and higher waiting times. It’s no wonder, therefore, […]

How do I cope with grief?

I debated what to call this blog, because it’s important to understand that I believe, first and foremost, that grief is a natural response to loss, and there is no shortcut to that. It can feel like our whole world has been turned upside down when we lose a loved one or pet – truly […]

How do you know I’m the right counsellor for you?

How do you know I’m the right counsellor for you? It’s a question that can actively prevent us from reaching out and getting the support we need. […]

How therapy can help with anxiety

Did you know that there are levels of anxiety, and these can change regularly? For example, there is clinical anxiety, and there is also very low level anxiety, and also everything in between... […]

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