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April 20, 2026

Trainee Counsellor Looking for Supervision or Therapy? – Work with me, reduced rates available

I’m Paul Carter, a counsellor, psychotherapist, EMDR practitioner and clinical supervisor working in the West Midlands. I have been practising as a therapist since 2003, supporting clients in both short-term and longer-term work. Alongside this, I have been a clinical
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March 30, 2026

Therapy for Stress and Anxiety in Kingswinford – Stress Awareness Month 2026

Stress Awareness Month April 2026: How Therapy Can Help You Manage Stress and Anxiety Stress Awareness Month takes place every April and highlights the impact stress can have on our mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. In 2026 the theme #BeTheChange
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March 10, 2026

Better sleep –  World Sleep Day – 13 March

Better sleep – World Sleep Day – 13 March. We can all struggle with sleep at different times, it might be a common problem for us or it might be that we are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, shift work,
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March 10, 2026

National No Smoking Day – 11 March 2026

National No Smoking Day is on 11 March 2026.  Smoking is the leading cause of premature, preventable death globally. Tobacco kills up to half of its users, this equates to 8 million deaths a year globally.  People smoke for many different reasons,
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February 23, 2026

Grounding techniques to help with every day anxiety

Grounding techniques to help with every day anxiety – It is common for humans to experience a certain level of anxiety in their day to day lives. With current world events the uncertainty and chaos happening in the wider world
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February 3, 2026

Time to Talk Day – 5 February 2026

Time to Talk Day – is on 5 February 2026. Organised by MIND and Rethink Mental Illness, it is a day that encourages us to have conversations about mental health that are open and honest. We can all struggle with
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January 19, 2026

Clinical Supervision, EMDR and Psychotherapy in the West Midlands – Introducing Paul Carter

I’m Paul Carter, a counsellor, psychotherapist, EMDR practitioner and clinical supervisor working in the West Midlands. I have been practising as a therapist since 2003, providing support for both short-term and long-term clients. I have also worked as a clinical
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January 5, 2026

Dry January 2026: Tips for a Successful Alcohol-Free Month

As we move into a new year, Dry January 2026 offers a powerful opportunity to reset your relationship with alcohol, improve your mental and physical wellbeing, and begin the year with clarity and purpose. Whether you want to reduce your
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December 15, 2025

Stress at Christmas: 3 Tips to Manage the Festive Season

The Christmas period can be one of the most stressful times of the year. Shorter days, less sunlight, cold weather and increased pressure to spend money all contribute to heightened anxiety in December. Many people feel obliged to buy gifts,
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December 1, 2025

World AIDS Day 2025 – Supporting People Living With HIV

World AIDS Day 2025 takes place on 1 December. The theme for this year is, “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response“, calling for sustained political leadership, international cooperation, and human-rights-centred approaches to end AIDS by 2030. After decades of progress,
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