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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
May 102 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


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


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


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


Understanding Addiction and Its Effects - By an Addictions Counsellor
Understanding what addiction really means, how it impacts us, and what steps we can take to find can provide hope that things can change and life can get better. Help is available and you can arrange a free initial consultation here

Derek Flint - BSc : Dip. Couns. : PNCPS - Accred.
Dec 23, 20254 min read
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