The Five Myths That Are Unhelpful to Mental Health As we are approaching Mental Health Month, I thought it might be helpful to look at some common myths and misconceptions around mental health. These are based on things I often hear both inside and outside the counselling room. Myth 1: Counselling is for those who are in crisis Although therapy can, of course, be helpful for those who are in crisis, the truth is that many people seek counselling for a variety of different

How to Thrive Your Way: Embracing Self-Care Without the Pressure We've all been there - scrolling through social media, reading self-care tips, and feeling like we're doing it all wrong. But here's the thing: there's no one-size-fits-all approach to self-care. Every day, we learn and experience something new, and that's what makes life so beautiful. Today, I learnt to challenge a negative experience and trust my own knowledge of self-care to settle intrusive thoughts. It wasn

As we embark on February, love is all around us, or at least that's what it feels like. The shops are filled with red hearts, and the air is filled with messages of love and affection. But amidst all this, I find myself wishing we promoted self-love just as much. The love for the people we are, but this often gets overlooked in our search for meaning through others. So, my challenge to you is: how can you add a bit of self-love into your February? Here are seven different way

"Let's face it, the world can be loud, and the noise can sometimes be completely and utterly overwhelming. I can't remember one time someone said to me, "Well done" for resting, for doing nothing, or for doing the things I enjoy – things we often regard as mundane. Things like brushing your teeth or washing your face. Not since childhood has anyone said, "Well done, good job" and patted me on the back when I'd achieved these things. Yet, I argue that incorporating our wants a