As we move into a new year, there’s often a lot of pressure to make big changes. New routines, new habits, new versions of ourselves. While intention can be helpful, this kind of pressure can also feel overwhelming; especially if you’re already tired, stressed, or emotionally stretched. Taking care of your mental health doesn’t have to mean a complete overhaul. In fact, it’s often the smallest, most compassionate changes that make the biggest difference over time. Here are th

“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

In small and medium-sized businesses, leaders often wear many hats; you can be responsible for growth, finances, operations, people - and often, the emotional temperature of the workplace too. When an employee begins to struggle, it can feel difficult to know what to do next. Do you have a conversation? Suggest time off? Refer them somewhere? But if so, where? For many SMEs, the challenge isn’t a lack of care. It’s a lack of clarity. And that’s where having a trusted external

As the clocks change and the days grow shorter, many people begin to notice a shift in their mood, energy, and motivation. The darker evenings, colder weather, and reduced sunlight can all have an impact on how we feel — and for some, this time of year can feel particularly heavy or isolating. As a Cardiff counsellor, I often see clients around this time of year who are finding it harder to maintain their usual balance. Whether it’s struggling with low energy, changes in slee