self care

How long are counselling sessions?

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 […]

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

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

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

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 […]