Standing with my dog overlooking a lake in the Lake District, a peaceful moment of space and reflection.
April – Self Care
I’m about to take some time away, and it’s made me reflect on something I often hear in the therapy room — how difficult self-care can feel. It’s a phrase we hear often: “I need to take better care of myself.” And yet, for many people, it isn’t simple.
Daffodil emerging from the ground in early spring, symbolising personal growth and change in counselling.
March – Learning How to Learn and Change
Each of us has the capacity for emotional growth and change — not because someone teaches us how to be different, but because we begin to trust our own experience and discover what change feels like from within...
Fern viewed from above with soft natural light taken in nature.
February – Sensitivity to Rejection (RSD
Many people describe themselves as “too sensitive,” especially when it comes to relationships. A look, a delayed reply, a change in tone, or a perceived criticism can feel deeply painful ...
Winter landscape at the top of Yoke on Garburn Pass, with mist and soft natural light
January – Counselling as a Relationship, Not a Fix

Many people think about counselling at a time when something feels difficult, confusing, or overwhelming. Alongside this, there is often an unspoken concern...