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How Grief Affects the Body: Understanding the Whole-Person Impact of Bereavement
How grief affects the body, mind and emotions. Learn about the physical and psychological impact of bereavement and find grief counselling in Plymouth.
When Hope Becomes Exhausting: The Silent Grief of What Hasn’t Arrived
We don’t just grieve what we’ve lost.
We also grieve the apology that never came, the reconciliation that didn’t happen, the relationship we hoped would change.
We also grieve the apology that never came, the reconciliation that didn’t happen, the relationship we hoped would change.
Living in hope can be exhausting. It can leave us suspended between what is and what we wish could be.
Coping in Silence: When the Words Feel Impossible
Coping in Silence: Understanding the Impact of Sexual Abuse and Violence
Many survivors carry their experiences quietly, often for years, struggling with shame, fear, and the lasting effects on their relationships and sense of self. In this blog, we explore why speaking out can feel impossible, how these experiences can shape present life, and the importance of trauma-informed support when taking steps toward healing.
Many survivors carry their experiences quietly, often for years, struggling with shame, fear, and the lasting effects on their relationships and sense of self. In this blog, we explore why speaking out can feel impossible, how these experiences can shape present life, and the importance of trauma-informed support when taking steps toward healing.
The Power of Talking: Why Being Heard Matters
Discover why being truly heard matters and how talking can be the first step towards healing. This blog explores why people stay silent, how past experiences can resurface, and how counselling offers a safe space to begin.
The Tonkin Model of Grief: Why Grief Doesn’t Shrink but Life Can Grow Around It
Many people come to counselling because they're worried about their grief. They might say things like, "I should be coping better by now" or "I thought this would hurt less as time went on". Often. they've been told - directly or indirectly - that grief follows neat stages, or that healing means "letting go" and […]
Understanding Anxiety: When Worry Takes Over
Anxiety can show up in so many ways - racing thoughts, tension in the body, sleepless nights, or that uneasy feeling that something's not quite right. It can leave you feeling exhausted and unsure how to move forward.
In this blog I will explore anxiety on a deeper lever as well as how I work with clients in Plymouth face to face or online or via the telephone.