Counselling and Emotional Wellbeing

Extreme heat has a way of stripping life back to essentials. Writing from the middle of a heatwave in France, I reflect on what happens when the body removes the option to push through. From rest and performance to sensory overload, capacity, and the inner critic, this is a personal and professional reflection on what being in the red zone can teach us about our limits.

Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 focuses on Action, but meaningful action is not always loud or visible. Sometimes it looks like rest, reaching out, setting boundaries, asking for help, or allowing yourself to slow down. This article explores mental health, grief, neurodivergence, connection, and the small actions that can create a little more capacity and support wellbeing, even when life feels heavy.

Online counselling offers a flexible and accessible way to access emotional support from the comfort of your own space. Using video or telephone sessions, it provides a confidential environment to explore your thoughts and feelings. This blog explores how online counselling works, its benefits, and what to consider when deciding if it’s right for you.

You might be curious about counselling but unsure what it really involves. You might be wondering how therapy works, whether you'd be expected to bare your soul to a stranger, or even if your worries are "big enough" to justify seeking support. Counselling can be many things; a space to reflect, a place to process something painful, a chance to feel more connected to yourself.

In the therapy room when talking about self-care with a client I often use the example of the oxygen masks on an airplane. If you’re on a flight and the oxygen masks drop down, we’re told to put on our own first before assisting anyone else. If you were to try to help others first it's likely you'll quickly lose consciousness, and then not only will you be unable to help anyone but you’ll be the one needing assistance. The same goes for self-care...