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Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 and the Importance of Taking Action
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 encourages people to take action for their mental health. Therapy can help people understand stress, overwhelm and emotional struggles more clearly. People can become used to functioning in survival mode.
They keep going to work, looking after family responsibilities and trying to manage everyday life while privately feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or emotionally drained.
This is one reason why therapy can help

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
6 days ago2 min read


How Counselling Can Help When Life Starts to Feel Too Much
Counselling can help when life starts to feel harder than it should. Whether it’s anxiety, stress, low mood or relationship difficulties, this blog explains what therapy involves, when to consider it, and how support can help you feel more in control again.

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
May 43 min read


Sex and Porn Addiction: Why the Debate Matters But Less Than it Seems
Some people relate strongly to the idea of sex and porn addiction, while others do not.
Rather than imposing a fixed definition, I focus on understanding what is happening for you specifically. How these patterns have developed. What they may be coping with. And how they connect to your relationships, emotional world, and sense of self.

Derek Flint - BSc : Dip. Couns. : PNCPS - Accred.
Apr 253 min read


Why Do I Feel Stuck in Life? Understanding Why and How Counselling Helps.
Why do I feel stuck in my life? Explore the patterns behind feeling stuck and how counselling can help you understand what’s going on and move forward.

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
Apr 185 min read


Stress Awareness Month - Stress and Nutrition: A More Connected Approach #BeTheChange
Stress Awareness Month - Understanding Stress and Nutrition; Gut and Brain Connection. Supporting stress resilience doesn’t require drastic change. Small, consistent adjustments such as eating regularly, choosing whole foods, moderating caffeine and alcohol, and prioritising sleep can make a meaningful difference over time. Personalised Nutrition offers a personalised approach, helping individuals understand their own patterns and create realistic, sustainable changes that su

Chloe Plummer : BSc (Hons) : Nutrition Advisor (Cert ION)
Apr 37 min read


Stress Awareness Month 2026 - Why Stress Builds and What You Can Do About It - #BeTheChange
Stress Awareness Month 2026 - Why Stress Builds and What You Can Do About It - #BeTheChange - Counselling gives you space to step back. Not to escape stress, but to understand it. It can help you: Identify patterns; Explore underlying pressures; Develop new ways of responding - Often, people realise their stress isn’t just about now… it’s connected to how they’ve learned to cope over time. Act now to fight back and overcome stress.

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
Mar 295 min read


Re-thinking Compulsive Sexual Behaviours - Pornography Addiction Symptoms
Pornography Addiction Symptoms - Battling compulsive sexual behavior alone can be daunting and tiring. Getting help from a therapist trained to help can give you the best chance to overcome a Pornography Addiction Symptoms or compulsive sexual activity. Allow yourself the chance to beat porn and get in touch today to fight back and be you once more - Change is possible. Not through forcing yourself or fighting against yourself, but by understanding what’s going on and buildi

Derek Flint - BSc : Dip. Couns. : PNCPS - Accred.
Mar 275 min read


Single Session Therapy - When One Can Be Enough!
There is a saying that "one is never enough" and that is the case in many ways - except for when it comes to Single Session Therapy - then it is possible that one session can change more than you think!

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
Mar 214 min read


Men’s Therapy in Surrey – A Straightforward Way to Find the Right Support
Men’s Therapy in Surrey – A Straightforward Way to Find the Right Support - Reaching out for therapy isn’t always the difficult part. Often, it’s everything that comes before it. Searching online, comparing profiles, trying to work out who feels right—it can quickly become overwhelming. And for many men, that uncertainty is enough to delay things or avoid it altogether. That’s why platforms like Men’s Therapy Hub are becoming increasingly useful

Derek Flint - BSc : Dip. Couns. : PNCPS - Accred.
Mar 183 min read


Mother’s Day: A Day That Means Different Things to Different People
Mother’s Day is often framed as a celebration of love, gratitude and appreciation.
For many families that’s exactly what it is. But for others the day can feel emotionally loaded.
It can bring up memories, loss, complicated family dynamics or the reminder of a relationship that never felt close.
If you’re finding the day difficult this year, you’re not the only on

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
Mar 142 min read


International Women’s Day - IWD2026
International Women’s Day, marked each year on 8 March, celebrates the achievements of women across every part of society while also highlighting the ongoing pursuit of gender equality.
The day has roots in early 20th-century movements where women organised for fair working conditions, voting rights and greater equality. Over time it has grown into a global moment of recognition and awareness.

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
Mar 81 min read


When Sexual Intimacy Starts to Feel Difficult or Sex Stops Being Fun in a Relationship – What’s Really Going On?
Most couples don’t talk about this… but sexual intimacy often changes in long-term relationships - In this blog, we explore some of the most common sex problems in a relationship and how psychosexual therapy can help couples understand what is happening and begin rebuilding sexual intimacy, closeness and connection.

Maria Konstantinelli - MA : MNCPS (Acc.) : MBACP
Mar 75 min read


Mental Health & Wellbeing -Personalised Nutrition
Learn how personalised, evidence-based nutrition can support mental health, wellbeing and stress resilience in a realistic, sustainable way, alongside counselling and therapy.

Chloe Plummer : BSc (Hons) : Nutrition Advisor (Cert ION)
Mar 44 min read


Why Does a Rare Disease Diagnosis Affect Identity and Confidence? - #RareDiseaseDay
Why Does a Rare Disease Diagnosis Affect Identity and Confidence? - #RareDiseaseDay & exploring how counselling can help

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
Feb 252 min read


A Solution Focused Approach - Supporting Behavioural Change Using Integrative Therapies
Change does not always require looking in to and exploring the past. Some people are concerned therapy is a long term commitment or requires weekly sessions which can be a financial burden and time consuming. A solution focused approach (SFT or SFBT) keeps attention on what is working, what is possible, and what keeps you moving forward. Read on to find out how using integrative therapies in a solution focused approach can encourage growth and reshape habits or behaviours.

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
Feb 214 min read


Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026: Understanding the Emotional Layers
Eating Disorders Awareness Week (23 February – 1 March 2026) is an important moment in the mental health calendar. Led by Beat, this year’s focus on community highlights something many people already sense: recovery rarely happens in isolation.
Eating disorders are complex psychological conditions that affect a person’s relationship with food, body image and often their sense of self. There are many forms of eating disorders and specialist treatment is essential for many p

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
Feb 203 min read


When Valentine’s Day Brings Up More Than You Expected
For many people, Valentine’s Day isn’t upsetting in an obvious way. There’s no breakdown, no dramatic sense of loss. Instead, there’s a subtle shift. A quiet heaviness. A feeling that something is slightly off. What often surprises people is not that the day feels uncomfortable, but that it still does, even after years of telling themselves it shouldn’t matter. When that reaction shows up repeatedly, it’s usually worth paying attention to. Counselling can help make sense of t

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
Feb 123 min read


Graduation Day
So this graduation is not just about a qualification. It is about permission. Permission to change direction. Permission to grow later than planned. Permission to succeed on your own timeline.

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
Feb 61 min read


Separation Anxiety Disorder: Why Many Women and Girls Struggle in Silence
Why are women more affected by Separation Anxiety Disorder? There may be many reasons that are unique to you but can include, social expectations, caregiving roles and responsibility, and emotional conditioning can all play a role. Find out how counselling can help - get in touch to book a free initial consultation

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
Jan 313 min read


Strategies for Personal Growth and Self-Improvement: How do I Change Myself?
Strategies for Personal Growth and Self-Improvement: How do I achieve this? Personal growth is a journey most people embark on at some point. It’s about becoming the best version of ourselves, learning new skills, and improving our emotional well-being. I’ve found that using clear, simple steps helps me stay focused and motivated.

Dave Flint : MBACP (Accred) : BSc (Hon) Psychology
Jan 254 min read
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