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Practical tools, gentle reminders and questions to sit with, from my Facebook and Instagram. Tap any post to see it larger.
It's okay to talk.
You don't need to be in crisis to see a counsellor. Feeling stuck, short-tempered or just not yourself is reason enough. Men in the UK are around three times more likely than women to die by suicide.
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Wishing you a cosy, gentle evening, however you're spending it.
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My qualificationsThe clocks go back. Be gentle with yourself.
Darker evenings can bring a dip in mood or energy. A few small things can help: ten minutes of daylight, a walk along the seafront, and staying in touch with people. If it lingers, it's okay to reach out.
Read the full articleSpot the cycle.
One anxious thought, a racing heart, avoiding something, more worry. Thoughts, feelings, body and actions all feed into each other around a situation. Once you can see the pattern, you can step in and change it.
Try the free worksheetGrief isn't only about death.
We can also grieve a relationship ending, a change in our health, an opportunity that didn't happen, or an older version of ourselves. You don't have to carry it alone.
“What would I say to a friend who was feeling the way I do?”
Most of us are far kinder to others than to ourselves. Next time your inner critic gets loud, borrow the voice you'd use with a friend.
More journaling promptsThe Circle of Control
When everything feels overwhelming, sort your worries into what you can influence, and what you can't. Within my control: my actions, how I respond, asking for help. Outside my control: other people's choices, the past, the news, the weather.
Try the interactive version“Does online therapy actually work?”
Yes. For most people, it works just as well as face-to-face. No travelling, no waiting rooms, easier if mobility is an issue, and you can talk from your own sofa, cuppa in hand.
What the research saysWhat happens when you get in touch?
A free 20-minute chat to say hi and see if we click. An initial session to talk about your story and what you're hoping for. Weekly 50-minute sessions at the same time each week. Regular check-ins, shaping things together as you change.
How it worksCambium: the living layer just beneath the bark, where new growth begins.
Real, lasting change rarely happens on the surface. It happens just underneath, quietly, from the inside out.
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