by MJ | Apr 28, 2026 | Anxiety, Counselling
Anxiety often feels present at night for both psychological and physical reasons: there are fewer distractions to occupy your mind, your body is more tired, and your stress hormones naturally rise in the early hours which can amplify any anxiety that’s already...
by MJ | Jan 20, 2026 | Counselling, Relationships & Family
The phrase “quiet quitting” originally came from workplace culture, describing employees who stay in their job but mentally and emotionally disengage. More recently, the term has been used to describe a similar pattern in relationships. Quiet quitting in a...
by MJ | Jan 20, 2026 | Counselling, Relationships & Family
January is sometimes referred to as “Divorce Month” in the UK due to the significant rise in enquiries about separation and divorce after Christmas. The New Year can bring clarity to relationship difficulties that may have been present for a long time, and some people...
by MJ | Dec 20, 2025 | Relationships & Family, Seasonal Wellbeing
Christmas is often portrayed as a time of happiness and connection. But for lots of people the festive season can intensify feelings of loneliness, isolation or disconnection. If you’re feeling lonely at Christmas – even while surrounded by others – you’re...
by MJ | Dec 19, 2025 | Relationships & Family, Seasonal Wellbeing
For many people, this time of year represents joy and togetherness. But for others, family stress at Christmas is a reality, bringing tension, anxiety, challenging dynamics, and the pressure to have the ‘perfect’ family and trouble-free celebrations. If...
