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The start of a new year can bring mixed feelings. For some, there’s relief that a difficult year is over. For others, there’s a quiet heaviness that hasn’t shifted just because the calendar has changed. Often, it’s a time when things begin to feel a little more noticeable – the anxiety that’s been bubbling under the surface, the low mood you’ve been pushing through, or the sense that something isn’t quite right. If you’ve been thinking about counselling as the new year begins

Many people describe a feeling they struggle to put into words, a kind of hollow, aching space inside that seems to sit quietly in the background of life. You might call it emptiness, numbness, heaviness, or simply “a void.”And if you’ve ever felt it, you’re not alone. The void often appears after loss. Not just the loss of a person, although that is one of the deepest forms, but also the loss of a pet, a job, routines, roles, relationships, identity, health, or the future yo

Opening Thoughts For many people, thoughts about death can stir up a deep and unsettling fear. Whether it’s worry about our own mortality or anxiety about losing someone we love, death anxiety is something most of us experience at some point in life. Yet, we rarely talk about it openly. What Is Death Anxiety? Death anxiety, sometimes called thanatophobia , is the fear of death or dying. It can manifest in various ways. For some, it might be an ongoing worry about health or sa

As the days grow shorter and the mornings darker, many of us start to notice subtle shifts, a little less energy, a dip in motivation, or that feeling of wanting to hibernate away from the world. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. What you might be experiencing is something called Seasonal Affective Disorder , often known simply as SAD . SAD is more than just the “winter blues.” It’s a recognised form of depression that follows a seasonal pattern, usually appearing in

Many women who have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)  often wonder, is this really a mental illness, or is it a natural response to trauma? It’s a powerful question, and one that deserves compassion, understanding, and thoughtful exploration. Understanding the Label BPD is defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)  as a “pattern of instability in relationships, self-image, and emotions, often accompanied by impulsive

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When you're looking for the right counsellor, you might come across terms like pluralistic  or integrative . These words can sound a...

In today’s fast-paced world, work can be a major source of stress. Whether it’s long hours, unrealistic expectations, job insecurity, or...

Have you ever noticed how a favourite song can lift your mood, bring a sense of calm, or even help you process difficult emotions? Music...