Individual, Relationship and Family COUNSELLING BASED IN WOKINGHAM
People-pleasing: When kindness starts to cost you yourself
People-pleasing can look like kindness, care and thoughtfulness, but it can also leave us feeling anxious, unseen or exhausted. This blog explores how attachment, conditions of worth and fear of losing connection can shape these patterns, and how small steps towards expressing needs can help relationships feel more mutual and balanced.
AI and emotional support: What might we be looking for?
A reflective exploration of the growing use of AI for emotional support, and the importance of feeling understood, emotionally held, and less alone within safe human relationships.
When a relationship breaks down: Finding your feet again
When a relationship breaks down, it can leave you feeling unsure and off balance. This piece offers a gentle look at how to stabilise yourself, understand what you’re feeling, and move forward at your own pace.
Talking when things feel too much
Self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and family stress - why talking about difficult feelings can reduce pressure, improve understanding, and help people feel less alone.