by MJ | Apr 30, 2026 | Burnout, Counselling
Burnout is a state of physical and emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged stress – and unlike tiredness, it doesn’t go away with a good night’s sleep. It’s what happens when the body has been running on adrenaline for too long. Stress...
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 | Nov 20, 2025 | AI therapy, Counselling, Online therapy
With long NHS waiting lists and rising demand for mental health support, more people in the UK are turning to AI therapy chatbots — mental health apps like Wysa or Woebot, and general-purpose AI like ChatGPT — for help, advice and emotional support. A recent report in...
by MJ | Nov 20, 2025 | Counselling, LGBTQIA+
Supporting LGBTQIA+ friends doesn’t mean you need to know everything about their experiences. What matters most is showing up with respect, compassion and a willingness to learn. Small, consistent actions can make a meaningful difference to someone’s wellbeing —...
