As the summer winds down and stores start filling with notebooks, backpacks, and pencils, many students (and even parents) feel a familiar knot in their stomach—back to school nerves. Whether you’re in primary school, heading to secondary school, or even moving onto college, the shift back into routines and classrooms can feel overwhelming. The goodContinue reading “Back to School Nerves: Why They Happen and How to Handle Them”
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Why do I struggle on rainy days?
When It Rains Inside Too There’s something about rainy days that makes everything heavier. Maybe it’s the grey sky pressing down on your shoulders or the way the cold creeps through layers of clothes and skin until it settles in your bones. Maybe it’s the silence between raindrops that echoes louder than any storm. RainyContinue reading “Why do I struggle on rainy days?”
How to Know You’re in an Abusive Relationship
Recognising an abusive relationship can be difficult, especially when emotions are involved. Abuse can manifest in many forms—emotional, physical, financial, or psychological. Understanding the signs is crucial for your well-being and safety. Here are key indicators that you may be in an abusive relationship: 1. Control and Manipulation Abusers often exert control over their partner’sContinue reading “How to Know You’re in an Abusive Relationship”
Understanding Teenage Anxiety: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Anxiety is a natural response to stress, but when it becomes overwhelming or persistent, it can disrupt daily life. Teenagers, in particular, are highly susceptible to anxiety due to the numerous changes and pressures they experience during this stage of development. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and effective coping strategies is crucial for supporting teens throughContinue reading “Understanding Teenage Anxiety: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions”
Life as a teenage girl in 2025 in the UK
I work with a lot of teenage girls within my practice and it is so sad to hear some of the things that they say to me. There seems to be a real issue with how young girls and women are treated in society in 2025. The sexualisation of teenage girls in the UK isContinue reading “Life as a teenage girl in 2025 in the UK”
How did the Covid 19 pandemic affect mental health in the UK?
The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on societies worldwide, reshaping various aspects of daily life. One of the most profound impacts has been on mental health. In the UK, the pandemic has brought about significant changes in the mental well-being of people of all ages and backgrounds. From heightened anxiety and depression toContinue reading “How did the Covid 19 pandemic affect mental health in the UK?”
Exercise for Mental Health
So many people tell you to increase your exercise routine when you are suffering mentally and for some, getting off the couch to use the bathroom is hard enough so being asked to do some kind of exercise is just too much. I remember thinking “But I feel so exhausted, I can’t possibly do anythingContinue reading “Exercise for Mental Health”
This Book will Change Your Mind about Mental Health (book review)
Nathan Filer has written this amazing book which I could not put down. Written about mental health, this book tells personal stories from the perspective of suffers and their loved ones. There are uncomfortable parts and some sections that made me cry, this book really does shine a light on the world of severe mentalContinue reading “This Book will Change Your Mind about Mental Health (book review)”
Victoria Warwick-Jones Counselling 