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UKCP Registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
Resources
Here you'll find articles, reflections, and practical guides on topics related to mental health, emotional wellbeing, and personal growth. The resource pieces are intended to inform, reassure, and gently support you, whether you're currently in therapy or simply looking to understand yourself a little better. They are not intended as a substitute for therapy.
If you have any questions or you'd like to explore any of these themes in a therapeutic setting, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
April is World Autism Acceptance Month
April is World Autism Acceptance Month - a time to go beyond simply acknowledging that autistic people exist, and to ask ourselves what we are actually doing to make space for them in our society.
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Apr 93 min read
How does change happen in therapy?
Most people imagine that therapy is about 'fixing' their problems. And while insight and self-understanding are certainly important parts of the process, relational and integrative therapy is also about something subtler: what becomes possible within a different kind of relational experience. Not just what you come to know about yourself, but how that gradually changes what feels available to you.
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Apr 63 min read
Simple ways to manage stress, even on the busiest of days
April is Stress Awareness Month.
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Apr 33 min read
What does your attachment style say about you, and how can it change?
Have you ever noticed yourself pulling away when someone gets too close, or feeling anxious when you haven't heard from someone you love in a while? These patterns often have deep roots, and understanding them can be the first step in changing them.
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Mar 173 min read
Why you won't find reviews or testimonials on my website (and why that's a good thing)...
If you've ever searched for a therapist online, you might have noticed something strange: UKCP-registered counsellors and therapists don't display testimonials, reviews, or star ratings on their websites. But there's a good reason for it - and it says a lot about the ethics and integrity that underpin the therapeutic relationship.
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Feb 155 min read
Six simple (and free!) ways to step up your self-care this January
Self-care is also not what advertising companies want you to believe.
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Jan 144 min read
The power of co-regulation
How does co-regulation help us find calm?
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Jan 72 min read
Winter wellness: supporting your mental health through the cold months
As the temperature drops, it’s important to remember that winter affects your mood and energy levels.
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Jan 53 min read
A gentler approach to New Year's resolutions
A gentler approach to new year's resolutions.
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Jan 33 min read
Help is available, even over the holidays
The Christmas period can be especially tough for many people. Services may be closed, routines change, and feelings of loneliness, grief or overwhelm can intensify. If you need additional support over the festive period, please remember that help is still available.
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Dec 20, 20251 min read
Seven ways to manage emotional overwhelm
Here are seven practical ways to manage emotional overwhelm - simple enough to use in the moment, but powerful when practiced regularly.
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Dec 18, 20251 min read
Navigating a break from counselling over the holidays
How do you navigate a break from counselling over the holidays?
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Dec 17, 20251 min read
Your inner critic is trying to keep you safe
Did you know that the harsh voice in your head that tells you you’re not good enough actually developed to protect you?
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Dec 16, 20251 min read
How to take care of yourself when you're grieving
Grief can be heavy, unpredictable, and exhausting. Here are some gentle, practical ways to care for yourself while grieving.
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Dec 9, 20251 min read
How to support someone who's grieving
Sometimes, an added sadness to grief itself is that we may feel quite alone and isolated as a result of it. The people we expected to show up for us in our hour of need can sometimes seem to inexplicably distance themselves, causing us to worry that we are a burden.
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Dec 9, 20251 min read
Continuing bonds
Grieving often includes finding new, meaningful ways to stay connected to the person you’ve lost while still engaging fully in life. The therapeutic concept of “continuing bonds” captures the idea that the relationship itself doesn’t end, though of course it changes. The person is no longer physically present, but your connection to them remains. There is no expectation to let go; maintaining the bond through memories and through meaningful acts like visiting special places o
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Dec 9, 20251 min read
Grief is not a single emotion
Grief is a constellation of feelings, experiences and responses that can contradict, overlap and shift in unpredictable ways. It can be a profound and often terrifying loss, and it’s also an expression of love and attachment.
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Dec 8, 20254 min read
How to find the right counselling services for your needs
Finding the right counselling services can be a crucial step towards improving your mental health and overall well-being. Whether you are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or other personal challenges, professional support can make a significant difference. This guide will help you understand how to identify the best counselling support the UK has to offer, what to expect, and how to make the most of your counselling experience.
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Dec 6, 20253 min read
7 reminders for your mental health this December...
This time of year can be hard for many of us, and for many different reasons. Here are 7 gentle reminders for your mental health to carry forward this month:
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Dec 6, 20251 min read
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