Hope Therapy and Counselling Services
Online and in-person counselling across the UK for individuals and couples, including workplace counselling
Shadow work is a concept that has gained considerable visibility in recent years, often in wellness and self-help contexts online. But the idea has roots that go well beyond any social media trend: it originates in the depth psychology of … Read more
Someone asks what is wrong, and you have no words. There is nothing you can point to, no bad news, no clear problem, just a feeling that something is not right. Your chest is tight, your thoughts will not settle, … Read more
If you plan your day around where the nearest exit is, quietly avoid the friend who mentioned a stomach bug, and feel your chest tighten the moment someone says they feel unwell, you already know this fear from the inside. Read more
Something feels off, but you cannot quite name it. Perhaps your partner has grown close to someone else, texting constantly and lighting up in a way they no longer seem to with you, while insisting it is just a friendship. Read more
You keep replaying the conversation, trying to work out how you ended up apologising again. On the surface, nothing dramatic happened. There was no shouting and no obvious cruelty, just a slow, quiet sense that your feelings do not quite … Read more
Cost is one of the most common reasons people delay starting therapy, and one of the most common things people feel awkward asking about. This guide gives you a clear picture of what therapy typically costs in the UK, what … Read more
Conflict in a close relationship is not, in itself, a sign that something is wrong. Every close relationship involves two people with different histories, different sensitivities, different needs, and different ways of seeing the world — and that difference will, … Read more
People who set out to heal from anxious attachment often find that the steps that seem most logical — trying harder to stop the anxious thoughts, pushing themselves to behave differently, reminding themselves that their fears are irrational — do … Read more
When anxiety is affecting your ability to work, get through the day, or simply function the way you would like to, a very practical question can start to surface: is anxiety a disability? Read more
Jealousy is not, in itself, a sign that something has gone wrong. A momentary pang when a partner receives warm attention from someone else, a brief flicker of envy at a colleague’s success — these are ordinary human responses. The … Read more