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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


The Ripple Effect - How Building A Better Relationship can Start With You
A relationship is about more than just two people. How we listen, communicate, and show up in one connection has a way of influencing every other relationship in our lives. When you start building a better relationship with yourself, it creates a ripple effect, making it easier to connect with others in a more open, confident, and honest way.
People often seek relationship support asking how do you fix a relationship. Individual relationship therapy can help you build stro

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
Jan 215 min read


Personal Growth: Why Letting Go of Your Old Self Is the Key to Real Change
Personal Growth: Why Letting Go of Your Old Self Is the Key to Real Change

Derek Flint - BSc : Dip. Couns. : PNCPS - Accred.
Jan 203 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


Attachment Style Therapy
Attachment-based therapy helps explain why certain situations feel more emotionally charged than others. Most of us developed patterns of connection long before we understood them, often in childhood. These early experiences shape what’s sometimes called an Internal Working Model—the quiet assumptions we hold about ourselves, other people and what it takes to feel safe in relationships.

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
Nov 22, 20253 min read


Unlocking Change Through Psychotherapeutic Coaching
Sometimes we reach a point where we know we want things to be different, but we’re not sure how to get there. Maybe confidence has dipped, old patterns keep showing up, or life feels a bit stuck. Psychotherapeutic coaching sits in between therapy and personal development. It helps you understand the emotional roots of what’s holding you back while also giving you tools to move forward. It’s less about fixing what's “wrong” and more about helping you grow

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
Nov 22, 20253 min read


What is an adverse childhood experience
Adverse childhood experiences, often called ACEs, are stressful or harmful events that happen before age eighteen. They can include things like emotional neglect, physical abuse, exposure to addiction, domestic violence, or losing a parent. These experiences can shape how someone copes with stress, forms relationships and handles emotions later in life. Not everyone who has ACEs struggles as an adult, but they can raise the risk of mental health challenges

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
Nov 22, 20252 min read


Hidden Grief: Understanding the Impact of Early Miscarriage
Hidden Grief: Understanding the Impact of Early Miscarriage - The emotional pain that follows a miscarriage for men can manifest as anxiety and stress, interfering with everyday life and relationships. Counselling offers a safe and supportive environment for couples navigating the emotional aftermath of miscarriage. Here are a few ways counselling can support healing

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
Nov 22, 20253 min read
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