Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) is so much more than simply feeling hurt by rejection or criticism. For some people, even small moments like a cancelled plan, a delayed reply or someone seeming a bit off can trigger a sudden emotional crash that feels overwhelming. It can be visceral: the sinking stomach, tight chest, racing thoughts
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For a long time, the world of therapy has had a bit of an ‘obsession’ with fixing people. If you walked into a therapy room with an ADHD or Autistic brain, the goal was almost always the same, ‘How can we make you act more “normal?’ It’s known as ‘social skills training’ or ‘behavioural modification’,
‘I don’t know who I am,’ are words I hear so often in the counselling room. Finding a sense of self today is what many of us are looking for. We’re constantly surrounded by messages telling us who to be, what to want, how to look, and even how to think. It’s like trying to
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“I’m bored.” Ah, the timeless lament I used to toss at my parents with regularity. The response was always swift: either “I wish I had time to be bored” (with a dramatic sigh, of course) or “I’ll give you something to do,” which usually meant an impressive lineup of chores. Suddenly, my boredom was far
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With winter approaching, there’s never a better time to think about how to keep your mental health in tip top condition. Fortunately, there’s plenty of outdoor activities in Newquay that can act as therapy to keep your mood up, meet new people and help pass those chillier months looking after yourself. Read our suggestions below
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We’ve all been there. You’re running on empty, trying to balance work, family, and endless responsibilities, and someone says, “You should really take better care of yourself.” Cue the eye roll, especially if they have more time, resources and support than you. While their intentions may be good, it can feel not only unhelpful but
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We offer a free 30 minute phone consultation as we feel it’s really important for us to get to know each other a bit first. You’ve been looking for a counsellor in Cornwall, London or Northamptonshire – you might have come directly through our website or it could have been through the Counselling Directory or
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So, imagine you’re sitting in a counselling session. You’re talking about something that’s been bugging you for a while—maybe a feeling of being stuck at work, or an ongoing self-doubt. With traditional Person-Centred Counselling, the therapist’s job is to create a warm, accepting space where you feel safe to just be you. There’s no judgement,
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