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When There Is No Funeral: A Counsellor’s Reflections on Grief, Loss and Connection

by MJ | Sep 24, 2026 | Bereavement & grief, Relationships & Family

My Reflections by Tina Free, Counsellor I feel something happens at a funeral that is important to our inner peace. We all have attachments to people both close and far. We share love and connection with those whose lives we are closely aware of and people whose lives...

Quiet Quitting in Relationships: Signs You’re Emotionally Withdrawing

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...

Divorce Month in the UK: How to Know When to Seek Help and What to Do Next

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...

Feeling Lonely at Christmas? Support & Coping Strategies

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...

Coping with Family Stress at Christmas: 7 Tips to Manage Anxiety, Tension & Overwhelm

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...

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