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

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