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 […]
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The Therapeutic Effects of Crochet on Mental Well-being
Engaging in creative hobbies is linked to improvements in depression, anxiety, and overall life satisfaction. Research suggests that these hobbies promote creativity, sensory engagement, cognitive stimulation, and relaxation, which all contribute to good mental health. This blog post is about the mental health benefits of crochet and why I love it as a therapeutic hobby.
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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 make progress. Equally, it can be a difficult time, with pressure to get things done while feeling lethargic and a bit miserable with the cold weather and long dark nights.  Whatever your situation, counselling can help you make the most of the new year.
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Mental health at Christmas
There are many ways that Christmas and the festive season can impact our mental health. For example, social and financial pressures, difficult family dynamics, grief or loneliness can all take a toll on our wellbeing. I explore these in more detail and share some tips for coping with what can be a difficult time.
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Counselling for infertility and IVF
Infertility and treatment I have recently completed some training with the Foundation for Infant Loss regarding infertility and the experiences that couples go through with fertility treatment, particularly with IVF. I will summarise the experiences that prospective parents go through and discuss the support that is available through counselling and other means.  It is very […]
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Counselling for baby loss and pregnancy after loss
  Baby loss The loss of a baby can be a lonely and devastating experience. I have recently completed some training with the Foundation for Infant Loss and I wanted to highlight what I learned and invite people who are struggling with this to get in contact if you would like to go through counselling […]
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