Hope Therapy and Counselling Services
Remote and UK clinic couples and individual Counselling, including work-based Counselling
Carrie Potter
Jealousy is often spoken about as something shameful or irrational — an emotion to suppress, deny, or apologise for as quickly as possible. Many people feel uncomfortable admitting they experience … Read more
Jealousy is often judged by how it looks on the surface — suspicion, reassurance-seeking, withdrawal, or emotional intensity. Yet beneath these visible reactions is usually something far more fundamental: a … Read more
Across the UK and Europe, mothers are reporting something that feels both deeply personal and unmistakably collective: a level of mental burden that has become unsustainable. A large Europe-wide study … Read more
As January draws to a close and February approaches, many people notice a quiet shift in focus. The pressure of the new year begins to soften, and attention often turns—consciously … Read more
Some experiences stay with us long after they are over. A single memory—or a series of related moments—can continue to shape how we feel, how we respond emotionally, and how … Read more
How Financial Pressure Impacts Couples – and How Relationship Counselling Can Help Money stress rarely stays neatly contained. It seeps into conversations, silences, sleep, intimacy, and trust. For many couples, … Read more
Financial stress is one of the most common pressures faced by men, yet it remains one of the least openly discussed. In a recent episode of the Talk Room podcast, … Read more
I’ve always had some emotional ups and downs, but since coming off the pill, something has shifted dramatically. Each month, there’s a period where my mood drops suddenly and intensely. … Read more
For many people, depression isn’t a short chapter. It doesn’t arrive loudly, get treated, and leave neatly. Instead, it lingers — sometimes for years — changing shape, intensity, and impact … Read more
Understanding post-holiday deflation, stress, routine shock — and the meaning behind Blue Monday January often arrives quietly, but heavily. After weeks of social connection, altered routines, indulgence, rest (or over-stimulation), … Read more