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Mental health challenges affect many people in the UK, yet seeking help through counselling remains a step some hesitate to take. Counselling offers a safe space to explore feelings, understand behaviours, and develop coping strategies. This post explains how counselling can improve your mental health and highlights what can help or hinder your progress during therapy. A welcoming counselling room with soft lighting and a comfortable chair How Counselling Supports Mental Heal

Trauma can leave deep marks on the mind and body, affecting how people think, feel, and behave. Trauma focused therapy offers a path to healing by addressing these impacts directly. This type of therapy guides individuals through specific stages that help process traumatic experiences safely and effectively. Understanding these stages and how the brain reacts to trauma and stress can make the healing journey clearer and more hopeful. Brain model showing areas affected by trau

Grief is a deeply personal experience that affects everyone differently. When someone loses a loved one, the pain can feel overwhelming and isolating. Understanding how grief works and learning ways to cope can make this difficult journey more manageable. This post explores three well-known grief therapy models, the Kubler-Ross model, the Dual Process Model, and Worden’s Tasks of Mourning and discusses how counselling and practical strategies can support healing when you miss