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How Do Childhood Experiences Affect the Way We Connect With Others?
The relationships and experiences we have growing up can quietly influence how we trust, communicate and connect with other people as adults. Understanding those influences isn't about blaming the past. It can help us make sense of patterns that once protected us and create more choice in how we relate today.

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
24 hours ago6 min read


Why Do I Keep Repeating the Same Relationship Patterns?
Do you ever find yourself wondering why your relationships seem to follow the same path, even when you desperately want things to be different? Repeating relationship patterns is more common than many people realise. Understanding where these patterns come from can help you move away from self-blame and towards healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Therapy can help you understand and change these patterns and lead a happier way of life.

Derek Flint - BSc : Dip. Couns. : PNCPS - Accred.
Jul 205 min read


Why Is Communication So Difficult in Relationships?
Many couples don't struggle because they have stopped caring about each other. They struggle because communication has become difficult. Understanding why this happens can help you move away from blame and towards more open, honest conversations. Relationship therapy can help improve communication and the quality of the partnership for everyone. Whether you are married, co-habiting or dating (or in another form of relationship) therapy can help.

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
Jun 284 min read


How Childhood Experiences Affect Adult Relationships
Many of the difficulties we experience in adult relationships can be influenced by earlier experiences. This article explores attachment, connection, and how understanding relationship patterns can support positive change.

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
Jun 73 min read


Walk and Talk Therapy Surrey: Could Therapy Outdoors Be Right for You?
Walk and Talk Therapy offers an alternative to traditional counselling by taking sessions outdoors. For some people, walking side by side can feel more natural than sitting face to face, making it easier to explore thoughts, feelings and life challenges.

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
May 314 min read


Signs You May Be Experiencing High Functioning Anxiety
Many people experiencing high functioning anxiety continue working, parenting, supporting others, and appearing capable externally while privately feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or unable to properly relax. This blog explores the hidden signs of high functioning anxiety, why it often goes unnoticed, and how counselling may help.

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
May 214 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


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
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