Hope Therapy and Counselling Services
Online and in-person counselling across the UK for individuals and couples, including workplace counselling
Ian Stockbridge
Being a member of the LGBTQ+ community can bring with it a world of opportunity, joy, love and expression. However, it has historically been a marginalised group and there is still, unfortunately, stigma attached to this community. Whilst an individual's … Read more
The term ‘race’ or ‘racial group’ refers to the idea of human beings being grouped in terms of having similar physical, behavioural and cultural characteristics. We generally refer to race in terms of colour or origin. Racism is when an … Read more
Low self-esteem is when someone lacks confidence about who they are and what they can do. When we think about individuals who suffer from low self-esteem, we tend to think of teenagers. However, this is not the case. So many … Read more
Whilst the 1st of January isn’t a magical day, the symbolism of an old year ending and a new one beginning offers many of us a time to reflect. This pause gives us space to think about how far we … Read more
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but also can be the most stressful. Whether you are planning a big Christmas this year or something more intimate, you are not alone if you are feeling the pressure … Read more
Mental health issues are currently the invisible impact of climate change. Climate anxiety and eco-anxiety (a chronic fear of environmental doom) are increasing across society. Many of us are becoming increasingly aware of the current and future global threats to … Read more
A miscarriage can have long-lasting and deeply-felt impacts. Whether planned or not, you can find yourself replanning your future from the moment you first realise you are pregnant. You might focus on the practical changes that are needed, like a … Read more
It is no secret that mental health and therapy has been stigmatised throughout history. Whilst our understanding of therapy has come a long way, there are still deep-rooted misconceptions that prevent many of us from reaching out for help. Therapy … Read more
What is Imposter Syndrome? Imposter Syndrome is rooted in feelings of intense doubt in your abilities and feeling like a fraud. There is an internalised belief that you are not as competent as people believe you to be. This is … Read more
As the world struggles to contain coronavirus, students have been bitten many times. Unfortunately, nothing is set in stone, and this uncertainty can send many into a spiral of anxiety when trying to speculate or plan for the future. Anxiety … Read more