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Better to Talk About: Why Talking Can Make a Difference There are some things we find easy to talk about. A good day at work. Something that made us laugh. What we are having for dinner. Other [...]

This week, it was announced that the bitter orange preserve many of us spread on toast each morning can no longer officially be called marmalade. A result of post-Brexit food regulations agreed [...]

Rik Mayall and Ade Edmondson’s Bottom is remembered as a riot of slapstick, dark humour, and absurd situations. On the surface, it’s anarchic and ridiculous – two flatmates [...]

Every year, January arrives with a particular weight. Clients mention it in sessions. Colleagues nod knowingly. Friends joke about how the month feels endless. Yet beneath the humour is often [...]

For years, many of us believed adolescence ended sometime around 18 or, at a push, the early 20s. Yet recent scientific research is turning that idea on its head. A major study from the [...]

When you’re considering therapy – whether for anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, or personal growth – it’s natural to focus on finding someone who feels like a good [...]

In the aftermath of such events, counselling can become a vital support system – not only for individuals, but for the wider community. It offers a space to begin processing the [...]

Wimbledon. That iconic patch of grass where legends rise, tempers flare, and strawberries somehow cost almost a tenner. But beyond the tennis whites and Centre Court drama, Wimbledon is more than [...]

The reality of transitioning into retirement can be challenging for many. The sudden shift in routine, identity, and social connections can lead to feelings of loneliness, purposelessness, or [...]

The transition from primary to senior/academy school is a significant milestone in a child’s life, often marked by anticipation, and for many, a fair share of anxiety. This period can be [...]