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My blog is all about offering support, understanding, and helpful tips. I share personal stories, advice, and the latest info to help you navigate life’s challenges and celebrate your unique strengths.
Understanding Depression Relapse: Symptoms and Treatment
Depression, much like any chronic illness, can resurface throughout a person’s life. While counselling can help manage its symptoms, depression often cannot be completely cured. Those who experience it may encounter phases of relapse. Continuous counselling is...
Understanding Autism: My Approach to Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is caused by differences in brain function and often has genetic links. It can impact how someone communicates, interacts, and behaves. Support levels can vary greatly—some individuals may need extensive help, while others manage with...
3 Important Facts About Depression You Should Know
Depression isn’t just feeling sad or having a bad day. It’s a serious mental health condition that requires understanding, care, and often professional support. Unfortunately, myths and misconceptions about depression can prevent many from seeking the help they need....
Supporting Neurodivergent People: Insights, Resources, and Therapy Approaches
Supporting the Growing Number of People Diagnosed with Neurodivergent Conditions With more people being diagnosed with neurodivergent conditions like autism and ADHD, understanding and supporting them is more important than ever. Here’s how my personal journey and...
Understanding Anxiety Before Starting Counselling in Frome
Anxiety is more than just feeling worried or stressed—it’s a mental health condition that can significantly impact your daily life. Often triggered by emotional or environmental factors, anxiety disorders are characterised by intense fear or unease, which may stem...
Practical Tips for Not Only Getting Through This COVID Winter Season but Embracing It
Winter can be a difficult time for many people, affecting both our mood and physical health. However, there are ways to improve our circumstances during this dormant time of year. Here are some ideas I’ve put together for you. I hope they inspire and lift your...
Human Givens Therapy: A Modern Approach to Mental Health
Introduction: A Groundbreaking Model for Modern Times Human Givens Therapy (HGT) is a psycho–socio–bio framework that provides brief, solution-focused counselling for clients experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties. In uncertain times—like during and...
The Art of Active Listening: Tips for Better Communication
How to Listen Let's get down to the nitty-gritty. When you truly listen, you need to zip the lip, close the cake hole, and shut the hell up. You won’t be listening if you keep chiming in with, "Oh yes, that happened to me that time when I..." or "Well, you know what...
Why Sleep Matters: Simple Tips for a Restful Night
My poor, sleep-deprived husband doesn’t begrudge the fact that when I get into bed, I’m usually asleep within ten minutes and get around seven hours of uninterrupted rest. I know this because my Fitbit keeps track and tells me I average about 47% light sleep, 19% deep...