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Have you ever wondered why you find it so difficult to put yourself first? Why you can be incredibly capable and independent, yet still find yourself looking for reassurance that you are doing things right? Or why, even as an adult, a comment from your mum can leave you feeling like a little girl again? Perhaps you have spent years trying to understand your relationship with your mother. You might love her, feel protective of her, or recognise how much she struggled herself.

Guilt can be a difficult emotion to live with. You might feel guilty for saying no, for putting yourself first, for disappointing someone or even for doing something that you know is perfectly reasonable. You might find yourself apologising when you have done nothing wrong, worrying about how other people feel, or constantly questioning whether you have upset someone. Sometimes guilt seems to appear even when you cannot quite work out what you have done wrong. You may think,

“I’ve spent my life caring what everyone else thinks.” Maybe you've said this to yourself recently. Perhaps you've always been the one who thinks about everyone else. You notice when someone's upset. You worry about disappointing people. You replay conversations afterwards. You say yes when you really want to say no. You're the one who keeps things going. You cope. You help. You make sure everyone else is okay. And then, somewhere around midlife, something changes. You become

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

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

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

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

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