Whilst therapy is increasingly being viewed as an essential tool for improving our mental health and wellbeing, expressing a need for it, or showing interest in seeking out a therapist, is often still awkwardly received and misunderstood. Many people continue to be confused about what therapy involves, who might benefit from it, and what it can and cannot do. Here are the three most common myths I hear about therapy - and a few facts that I hope will help debunk them.

How you feel after a therapy session is dependent on many factors - from the thoughts, feelings and experiences that you explore in session, to your energy levels coming into session.

The activities you were doing immediately before session, and what you plan to do immediately after can also have an impact. Additional factors, such as whether you are feeling healthy or unwell, how you’ve been sleeping, your therapist’s own energy levels in session, your feelings about the therapy process, or even how you currently feel about your therapist. Safe to say, the list is considerable.

Emotions are an integral part of the human experience. They influence our thoughts, behaviours, and interactions with others. However, sometimes it can be challenging to understand and articulate our emotions.

This is where therapy can play a crucial role in helping us identify and name the eight big emotions: joy, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, disgust, shame, and guilt. In this blog post, I explore how therapy can assist us in understanding and navigating these emotions.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or struggling with your mental health? If so, you're not alone. This fast-paced modern world that we’re all living in can take a toll on our mental well-being, and prioritising self-care has never been more important.

One powerful tool that can support your mental health and well-being is therapy. Proven to have numerous benefits for individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances. here are just five benefits of therapy that can positively impact your life.

Preparing to begin counselling can bring up a lot of feelings. Many clients experience nerves, and feel curious about what lies ahead.

Every counsellor or therapist has their own way of working. For this article, I've drawn upon my own way of practising to provide answers to some of the questions that might be coming up. Hopefully this may help ease any first session worries.

Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, struggling with a breakup or you’re feeling stuck and want to find a way forward, talk therapy can be life-changing.