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What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and how is it treated?

By Natashia LarkinPosted on October 29, 2025Posted in DepressionTagged depression, recovery, SAD, seasonal affective disorder, self care, talking therapyNo Comments

There are so many wonderful things about the autumn and winter months. The leaves changing colour, frosty morning walks, cosy nights in, bonfires, warm seasonal smells, and of course, Christmas and the New Year. But this time of year can also bring new challenges. If you find that the colder months lead to low mood […]

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 careNo 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 […]

5 techniques to help you recover from depression

By Natashia LarkinPosted on August 27, 2025Posted in DepressionTagged counselling, depression, recovery, self care, talking therapy, treatmentNo Comments

Depression can feel like a thick fog that refuses to lift. It is draining, disruptive and overwhelming. But the good news is, it doesn’t have to be permanent; there are ways you can recover from depression and move forward with your life. Though there’s no one-size-fits-all cure, there are proven steps you can take to […]

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 […]