“Having boundaries” is something we hear talked about a lot; in therapy, on social media, and in conversations about wellbeing. Yet for many people, boundaries can feel confusing, uncomfortable, or even selfish.

“Tell me about your childhood” is probably one of the most well-known clichés associated with therapy. It can sound predictable, even slightly dismissive - especially if you’re coming to therapy to talk about something happening now.   But there’s a reason this question is asked so often. Not because therapists are stuck in the past, and not because childhood is about blaming parents, but because fundamentally our early experiences shape how we learn to relate to ourselves, t

Grief is something every one of us will experience, yet it remains one of the hardest and most misunderstood emotions to navigate. It isn’t limited to bereavement — we can grieve many kinds of losses: relationships, health, identity, a stage of life, or even the person we once were. As a Cardiff counsellor, I often meet clients who believe they should be “over it” by now, or who feel guilty that they are still struggling. But grief doesn’t follow a timetable. It isn’t somethi

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Christmas is well and truly here—and for many, it feels impossible to ignore. Even those we might consider to have “good mental health” can find the festive season stressful, overwhelming, or deeply disappointing. As a Cardiff therapist , I see how Christmas can stir up difficult emotions—especially for those navigating grief, anxiety, financial stress, or strained relationships. If you're feeling low or struggling this season, you are not alone—and you are not doing Christma