Stella Sacarello Counselling mental health blog

Is Private Therapy Too Expensive? What to Consider Before Investing

Let’s be honest, therapy can seem expensive. When your daily living expenses are what they are now, it can seem impossible or even indulgent to start therapy sessions. For many people, the hesitation isn’t just about the cost, but about the value, uncertainty, and emotional risk. In this blog post, I explore why private therapy […]

Building Trust in Therapy: How to Open Up and Feel Safe

Have you ever found that you have nothing to talk about on the day of your counselling session, even though there were countless things you wanted to say in the week leading up to it? Or maybe you find yourself disclosing more of the deep stuff in the last 5 minutes of the session, knowing […]

Afraid of Being Judged? How Therapy Stigma Holds Us Back

You’ve thought about therapy, but the fear of judgement keeps holding you back. Does this sound familiar? Stigma has led to many misconceptions about therapy and is one of the biggest barriers to seeking help. When considering counselling for the first time, many people are impacted by stigma and are afraid of being judged. In […]

The Therapeutic Effects of Crochet on Mental Well-being

Engaging in creative hobbies such as DIY or arts and crafts is linked to improvements in depression, anxiety, and overall life satisfaction. Research suggests that these activities can have a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing These hobbies promote creativity, sensory engagement, cognitive stimulation, and relaxation, all of which contribute to good mental health. […]

How counselling can help you be more intentional with your year

The new year can be an exciting and motivating time. It may bring increased inspiration for a new project or goal and you may feel ready to progress towards your goals and get what you want. Equally, it can be a difficult time, it may feel like there is pressure to get things done […]

Mental health at Christmas

How Christmas can impact mental health Social and financial pressures There are many ways that Christmas and the festive season can impact our mental health. For example, social pressures of hosting family and friends, buying gifts, entertaining, and the pressure to have fun. As a result there is also a financial pressure due […]

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