BLOGS & RESOURCES
Why, What & How To Stop Overthinking
With thoughts flitting in and out of our minds all day long, we can sometimes get overwhelmed by the sheer quantity. At other times, we connect to a specific thought or subject, and it can mill about our brains for an extended period of time, changing and growing....
What Is The Difference Between Coaching And Counselling?
Taking care of your mental health is extremely important and has many short-term and long-term benefits. Both counselling and coaching can be very valuable for anyone who wants to improve their mental health and personal life, but do you know the difference between...
What Is Your Comfort Zone & Is It Time To Leave It?
Settling into a comfortable psychological state can give you time to rest and recharge when you’ve been overexerting yourself or feeling overwhelmed. It can be a good space to take a beat and readjust to life and yourself. However, there is a reason why people say...
What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder? How Do You Overcome It?
During the autumn and winter months, it’s normal to feel a little down - after all, the warm summer months are gone, and there are only cold, grey days looming. However, if you find yourself feeling down most of the time and can’t seem to keep yourself motivated like...
What Are Post-Holiday Blues? How Do You Overcome Them?
For many people, the holiday season is a time of excitement and anticipation. But for some, it can be a hard time where people experience loneliness and sadness. Either way, it’s a time of heightened emotions. After the holidays have come to a close and you return to...
What Is A Circadian Rhythm? How Does It Affect Sleep?
Circadian rhythms are present across many forms of life, and humans are no exception. These rhythms, or cycles, regulate many of the body’s functions, such as our sleep. They are influenced by various factors, which, at times, can result in disruptions and other...
What Are The Different Types Of Stress?
Stress is a very common reaction to both internal and external challenges. Rare is the adult who does not experience some form of stress at least once a week. Therefore, the important questions are: What type of stress are you experiencing, how does it affect you, and...
Can Marriage Counselling Help My Relationship?
Marriage counselling is extremely valuable, whether you’re a newlywed who wants to work towards a long and fulfilling marriage or are experiencing difficulties with a partner you’ve been with for many years. Contrary to popular belief, this form of counselling is not...
Why Am I Self-Destructive & What Does It Mean?
Mental health is a complex element of our lives and needs to be cared for, just like your physical health. Self-destructive behaviour may be a symptom or sign of broader mental health issues and should therefore be handled with care and self-compassion. In this post,...
Recovering From Covid’s Lockdown and Isolation
In recent years, the entire world has shared an experience of isolation, sickness and uncertainty. Many people have had periods where they’ve gone weeks without seeing another face and months without continuing their normal life patterns. At this point, the feeling of...
How to Talk to Your Partner About Mental Health
Mental illnesses are a common affliction that affects approximately 1 in 4 people in England. So conversations about experiences, symptoms, treatments, triggers, and how to support someone affected should be just as common. But due to the stigma surrounding mental...
How can relationship counselling help?
It is normal to go through ups and downs in relationships. Even if things don't feel like they are going well there is always a way forward to work through any issues in that special relationship. Many associate relationship counselling with a crisis event. However,...