Toxic or abusive relationship can be defined as a relationship characterised by behaviours on the part of one or both partners that are emotionally and/or physically harmful. These relationships are often destructive and can have long-term adverse effects on both … Read more

The weeks leading up to exams can be really tough for students. Not only do they have to worry about the material they’re learning, but they also have to contend with the added stress of worrying about how well they … Read more

We all go through periods of loneliness in our lives, from changing social situations to relationship changes and work situations which is all part of everyday life. As we get older naturally our social patterns change from having plentiful free … Read more

Counselling support for LGBTQIA+ related issues is growing in popularity. For example, the Trevor Project (America), a national organisation providing crisis intervention to LGBTQIA+ youth, reports that calls for its services have increased by 50% over the past five years. … Read more

Mindfulness is a mental practise that involves paying attention to the present moment. It has been shown to help manage stress, improve mood, and reduce pain. This guide is designed for beginners who want to learn more about mindfulness. We … Read more

Stress Stress is described as a reaction to an emotional or mental pressure and can often be related to the feeling of being out of control over something. It is how we react to a situation or feeling when we … Read more

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the deaths of over 5.7 million people worldwide, caused over 110 million to lose their jobs and many many more are still suffering from other long-lasting effects. A study from The Lancet Psychiatry reports that … Read more

World Sleep Society and aims to lessen the burden of sleep problems on society through better prevention and management of sleep disorders. We could all benefit from improving the quality and amount of sleep we get. It may be simply … Read more

Counselling in Berkshire Hope Therapy offers UK wide, Mental Health and Wellbeing Support via Coaching, Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR and Mindfulness and has seen a rapid growth in demand for remote and more recently, face-to face counselling and … 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

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

Depression is a mood disorder where feelings of a low mood may linger and impact everyday life. We all feel sad or low in mood from time to time. However, depression lasts longer, often weeks or months. It is an … Read more

Early life and Mental Health Psychodynamic Theory informs us that our Mental Health is influenced by the people around us from the moment we are born. We have left the safety of the womb and come into a world surrounded … Read more