Grief & Loss Counselling — Finding a Way Through the Pain
Grief changes the shape of life. It can touch everything — how you sleep, how you connect with others, and how you see the world. If you’re finding loss hard … Read more
Carrie Potter
Menopause Awareness Month
Finding Calm, Clarity and Connection Through Change October marks Menopause Awareness Month — a time to shine a light on an experience that affects millions across the UK, yet still … Read more
Understanding Infidelity: Navigating One of Relationship’s Deepest Challenges
Infidelity can feel like an earthquake in a relationship—sudden, devastating, and leaving everything uncertain in its wake. Whether you’re the person who has been hurt, the one who strayed, or … Read more
World Mental Health Day 2025: Access to Services in Times of Crisis
Every year on 10 October, people around the globe pause to recognise World Mental Health Day. It is more than just a date in the diary; it’s an opportunity to … Read more
Breaking the Cycle: Overcoming Childhood Trauma
Childhood shapes so much of who we become — our confidence, our relationships, even the way we handle stress. For many, early experiences provided warmth, safety, and care. But for … Read more
Toxic Jealousy Signs: Recognising the Red Flags
Introduction Jealousy is a deeply human emotion. Most people have felt a flicker of it at some point — a pang when their partner laughs too freely with someone else, … Read more
PMDD and Relationships: Understanding the Strain and Finding Support
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is far more than “bad PMS.” It is a severe, hormone-based condition that affects around 1 in 20 women of reproductive age. Symptoms can include crippling … Read more
10 Signs You’re in an Exploitative Relationship
Exploitation means one person is consistently taking advantage of another — emotionally, financially, physically, or even psychologically. The relationship becomes less about mutual care and more about one person’s needs … Read more
Building Mental Fitness: Lessons from Dr Alex George’s Happy Habits
When we talk about health, most people instinctively think about exercise, nutrition, or regular check-ups with the GP. But increasingly, campaigners, counsellors, and families are recognising that mental fitness is … Read more
Anger Management
Introduction: Understanding Anger Anger is a natural human emotion. It can protect us when we feel threatened, help us set boundaries, and motivate us to act when something is unfair. … Read more