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November 17, 2025

Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Coping with Winter Blues

As autumn arrives and the days grow shorter, many people look forward to cosy evenings, Halloween celebrations, and pumpkin spice lattes. However, for some, the change in season can bring more than just colder weather — it can also trigger
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November 3, 2025

Movember 2025 – Supporting Men’s Health and Wellbeing

Every November, Movember takes place around the world to raise awareness of men’s health issues — both mental and physical. The campaign aims to spark conversations, reduce stigma, and encourage men to take charge of their wellbeing. From mental health
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October 27, 2025

The Importance of a Good Work Life Balance for your Wellbeing

The Importance of a Good Work Life Balance for your Wellbeing – Many clients who come to therapy are overwhelmed, exhausted and questioning whether they can keep going. They may feel anxious, depressed and be experiencing burnout. Often at the
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October 8, 2025

World Mental Health Day 2025

World Mental Health Day – Every year on October 10th, people around the world come together to recognize World Mental Health Day—a day to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind ourselves that mental health is just as important as physical
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September 22, 2025

UK National Fitness Day 24 September 2025

UK National Fitness Day 24 September 2025 – Every year, UK National Fitness Day encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to get moving and celebrate the benefits of physical activity. Held this year on 24 September it’s a nationwide
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September 8, 2025

World Suicide Prevention Day – 10 September

World Suicide Prevention Day – 10 September – World Suicide Prevention Day is observed every year on 10 September. It’s a vital opportunity for individuals, communities, and organisations to come together to raise awareness around suicide prevention—and importantly, how we
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August 18, 2025

Clinical Supervision for Trainee Counsellors – My Thoughts

Clinical Supervision for Trainee Counsellors – My Thoughts – When I first started seeing clients as a trainee counsellor, I found the experience both exciting and daunting. One of the most important things that helped me navigate those early stages
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August 6, 2025

What is EMDR Therapy?

What is EMDR Therapy? EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a powerful, evidence-based form of psychotherapy designed to help people process and heal from traumatic experiences. Often used alongside traditional talking therapies, EMDR is particularly effective
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July 21, 2025

Samaritans Awareness Day – 24 July

Samaritans Awareness Day is on 24 July (24/7) so we’re raising awareness throughout July, to let people know that they can talk to us, day or night, 24/7. Every year in July, Samaritans branches in the UK and Ireland hold
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July 7, 2025

Holidays and your Mental Wellbeing

Holidays and your Mental Wellbeing – As we come into July many of us are thinking about going on holiday. Often holidays offer a welcome break, but for some they can also come with mixed emotions. On the one hand,
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