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Three Years in Private Practice: A Moment to Reflect
Reflecting on three years in private practice — the journey into counselling, the privilege of being trusted with people’s stories, navigating self-doubt, and learning that looking after myself is an important part of showing up fully for others.
Why Is It So Hard to Stick to Good Habits?
Struggling with motivation or sticking to good habits? Explore how small, realistic changes can build confidence, improve self-esteem and reduce self-criticism.
Are You a People-Pleaser? Why Saying No Can Feel So Difficult
Do you struggle to say no, worry about disappointing others or find yourself putting everyone else’s needs before your own? This blog explores why people-pleasing develops, how it can affect your wellbeing and relationships, and how counselling can help you build boundaries and trust your own needs.
How Can We Build Healthier Relationships?
Relationships can bring some of the greatest joy and connection into our lives. They can also be where we feel most vulnerable. We might find ourselves having the same arguments repeatedly, struggling to say what we really need, becoming defensive when we feel criticised, or putting other people’s needs ahead of our own to avoid […]
Why Do I Feel Like I Don’t Fit In?
Have you always felt somehow different or as though you don’t quite fit in? I explore how early experiences, people-pleasing, masking and neurodivergence can shape our sense of belonging – and why finding your place may be less about changing yourself and more about understanding who you are.
Why Does ADHD Feel Worse in Midlife?
Why can ADHD feel harder in midlife? This blog explores how changing life demands, hormonal shifts and years of masking can make ADHD symptoms more noticeable, particularly for women. Discover why many adults seek answers later in life and how greater self-understanding can be the first step towards positive change.
Anxiety: When Your Mind Won’t Switch Off
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck in a cycle of overthinking? Learn more about what anxiety can look like, why it happens, and how counselling can help you feel calmer and more in control.
People Pleasing: Why It’s So Hard to Put Yourself First
Do you struggle to say no, worry about disappointing others or put everyone else's needs before your own? This blog explores the signs of people pleasing, where it comes from and how counselling can help you build healthier boundaries and greater self-confidence.
Why Am I So Hard on Myself? Understanding Self-Criticism and Self-Doubt
Do you constantly criticise yourself, focus on your mistakes or feel like you're never quite good enough? This blog explores why many adults are so hard on themselves, where self-criticism comes from and how counselling can help you develop greater self-compassion and self-esteem.
ADHD and Burnout: Why Everything Feels Harder Than It Should
Many adults with ADHD experience burnout from years of masking, overcompensating and trying to meet expectations. This blog explores the signs of ADHD burnout, why it happens and how counselling can help you better understand your needs and prevent overwhelm.
Signs of Low Self-Esteem in Adulthood: Understanding the Hidden Impact
Low self-esteem doesn't always look like low confidence. This blog explores common signs of low self-esteem in adulthood, including self-doubt, people-pleasing, perfectionism and anxiety, and explains how counselling can help you develop greater self-acceptance and confidence.
When Friendships Change: Letting Go of Relationships That No Longer Fit
Friendships can change as we grow and evolve. This blog explores one-sided friendships, boundaries, self-esteem and the challenges neurodivergent adults may experience in relationships. Learn why outgrowing friendships can be a natural part of life and how counselling can help you navigate relationship changes with greater confidence and self-understanding.