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

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

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