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Anxiety doesn’t arrive in one neat form. It can feel sharp or foggy, loud or quiet, constant or unpredictable. For some people it shows up as racing thoughts; for others it’s a tight chest, a restless body, a sense of dread, or a feeling of being tangled inside. Anxiety is deeply personal and often misunderstood. Many people come to therapy saying, “I don’t even know if this counts as anxiety.” But anxiety isn’t a single experience. It’s a collection of sensations, thoughts a

Pregnancy loss and baby death happen far more often than most people realise. Behind every statistic is a family living with grief every moment of every day — often quietly, often without the support they need. While there are wonderful charities, support networks and bereavement midwives doing vital work, many people still fall through the gaps. Some can’t access specialist help. Others don’t know where to turn or feel unsure whether their grief “counts”. I have been special

Grief triggers can appear unexpectedly. This piece explores why they happen and how counselling can help you navigate the emotions they bring.

Self‑worth is something many of us speak about quietly, if at all. It sits beneath so many of our choices — how we show up, how we speak to ourselves, how we allow others to treat us, and the places where we shrink or step back. For many people, self‑worth isn’t a loud declaration. It’s a subtle, lived experience shaped over years: the messages we absorbed, the roles we learned to play, the expectations we carried to feel accepted or safe. In person‑centred therapy, we often

Why Baby Loss and Infertility Awareness Matter in the Workplace Baby loss and infertility affect a significant portion of the population. Research shows that around 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage, 1 in 250 babies in England are stillborn, and approximately 1 in 6 couples experience infertility. These statistics reveal that many employees may be silently coping with grief, anxiety, or stress related to these issues. The impact on workplace wellbeing can be profound. Emp

January often carries the weight of expectation. A new year arrives with fresh calendars, resolutions, and the quiet hope of change. Yet for many, it also brings pressure—questions of identity, value, and whether we are “enough” as we step into another cycle. Self-worth is not something we can simply decide on the first of January. It is shaped by experiences, relationships, and the way we speak to ourselves. For those navigating grief, anxiety, or transitions, self-worth can