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Am I a bad Person?
Below is an example fictional case study vignette for educational purposes. Kate came to therapy after ending a long-standing friendship. Over the years, she'd become the person her friend relied on for everything. Every crisis felt urgent, every phone call needed answering, and Kate slowly became exhausted. Rather than telling her friend how overwhelmed she felt, she began replying less and eventually stopped responding altogether. Her friend accused her of being selfish. Ka
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Aug 52 min read


How Counselling Can Help During Perimenopause and Menopause
Perimenopause and menopause can bring changes that affect far more than the body. For many women, this stage of life can feel emotionally overwhelming, confusing or unexpectedly difficult. You may notice changes in mood, feel less like yourself, question parts of your identity, or find emotions surfacing that you thought had long been dealt with. While there is growing awareness of the physical symptoms of menopause, the emotional and psychological impact is often less talked
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Jun 232 min read


How Psychodynamic Counselling Can Help You Understand Yourself and Feel More in Control
You might not be able to point to one clear reason for how you’re feeling. Something just feels off. Maybe you’re anxious more often than you’d like, or you keep finding yourself in the same situations or relationships that don’t feel good. It can be confusing and frustrating, especially when you don’t fully understand why it keeps happening. This is where psychodynamic counselling can really help. What Is Psychodynamic Counselling? Psychodynamic counselling is about gently e
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Apr 282 min read


A New Chapter: Moving Premises in the Heart of Leicester
Change is rarely simple. Even when it’s chosen, even when it represents growth, it often comes with a mixture of excitement, uncertainty, and reflection. As a counsellor, I spend a great deal of time talking with people about life transitions. Recently, I’ve been navigating one of my own. I’m pleased to share that I have moved to new counselling premises in the heart of Leicester. My new space is located just opposite the Leicester Museum and Art Gallery and the historic New
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Mar 152 min read


Counselling in Leicester: Finding Support in Our Community
Leicester is a diverse, vibrant city with a strong sense of community. Many people are proud to call it home, but that doesn’t mean life here is always easy. Stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship struggles, or big life changes can affect anyone. If you’re looking for counselling in Leicester, you’re not alone – many people in our city reach out for support every day. Why Choose Counselling in Leicester? Seeking therapy in Leicester can make it easier to build a regular rout
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Nov 5, 20252 min read
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