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How long are counselling sessions?

By LyndaPosted on June 25, 2026Posted in Talking therapy, Self-careTagged counselling, counselling services, mental health, self care, talking therapyNo Comments

If you’re thinking about starting counselling sessions for the first time, you might have lots of questions about the process. One of the biggest practical questions is: “How long are counselling sessions?” It sounds like a simple question, but often what people are really considering is: If counselling is new and unfamiliar, not knowing what […]

Ways that spending time in nature can boost your mental health

By Natashia LarkinPosted on October 1, 2025Posted in Self-careTagged anxiety, awareness, counselling, depression, nature, self care3 Comments

There are several key reasons people may suffer from depression and other mental health issues, but there’s no denying that modern living brings with it a number of challenges that can lead to low mood, anxiety, stress and fatigue. We live in a fast-paced, screen-saturated, unpredictable world. So it’s easy to see how anyone can […]

Are humans seasonal?

By LyndaPosted on April 5, 2023Posted in Self-careTagged anxiety, awareness, counselling, depression, needs, permission, psychotherapy, rest, SAD, self care

Did you know that the spring equinox begins on March 20th, which is considered the first day of astronomical spring whereas the meteorological calendar marks the beginning of Spring on March 1st? The only reason I know this, is because I googled it and I know that it is now April, but I wanted to […]

To do lists can be bad for your health

By LyndaPosted on April 5, 2023Posted in Self-careTagged compassion, counselling, psychotherapy, self care, to do lists

My clients and loved ones have told me on many occasions how they don’t have enough energy or time to get everything on the ‘to do list’ done, snoozing the alarm when it goes off in the morning and not wanting to get up or that feeling of wanting to have a duvet day in […]