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Back to School Anxiety: What's Normal and What's Not
Back to school anxiety affects most children. How do you know when it's more than nerves? Wellbeing Practice counselling support explains the signs to watch for.
Ian Smith
Aug 255 min read


Understanding Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes, and Counselling Support in Dorset
What anxiety actually feels like, common causes, and how anxiety counselling in Poundbury, Wimborne & online can help.
Ian Smith
May 20, 20251 min read


Mental Health Support: The Growing Need in the UK
Long waiting lists and reduced funding are leaving more people without support. Here's why accessible, private counselling matters now.
Ian Smith
Apr 15, 20251 min read


How Anxiety and Stress Take Hold, and How to Cope
Anxiety and chronic stress can quietly take over daily life. Here's how they build up, and practical ways to start finding relief.
Ian Smith
Feb 7, 20251 min read


How Counselling Can Genuinely Change Daily Life
Whether you're facing adult pressures or the complex emotions of adolescence, counselling can be genuinely life-changing.
Ian Smith
Oct 25, 20241 min read


Anxiety: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Anxiety isn't always the enemy — but when it takes over, it needs proper support. A balanced look at anxiety's different faces.
Ian Smith
Oct 11, 20241 min read
Small Changes That Level Up Your Wellbeing
Small, achievable changes can genuinely shift how you feel day to day. Practical ideas for levelling up your wellbeing.
Ian Smith
Aug 31, 20241 min read


#6 April Anxiety series - Nurturing Women Through Menopause: The Vital Role of Counselling
Menopause can bring emotional upheaval alongside the physical changes. Here's how counselling supports women through this transition.
Ian Smith
Apr 19, 20244 min read


#5 in our April Anxiety series - Does Alex sound familiar to you
Alex's story of overcoming anxiety and finding resilience through therapy — see if it sounds familiar to you.
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Apr 12, 20242 min read


Remembering Queen Elizabeth II
This week has seen a huge and historical change. The passing of the late Queen Elizabeth II was announced on Thursday 8th September. This...
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Sep 10, 20221 min read


10 Tips coping with Unhelpful Thinking - Thoughts can be cruel causing anxiety - build resilience.
Download this worksheet here: The Objective of this article is aimed at helping you on the path to effective problem-solving when...
Ian Smith
Jul 4, 20224 min read


Is your F.E.A.R. holding you back?
Having written in the past about the unpleasant effects of fear — how it can lead to procrastination, creative blocks, and inconspicuous...
Ian Smith
Jan 3, 20213 min read


How to talk with your Manager about your Anxiety
It's not always easy to speak to friends and family about a mental health concerns, let alone a manager. But keeping a problem hidden at...
Ian Smith
Oct 8, 20202 min read


Workplace Anxiety
There are lots of ways to manage workplace anxiety. Here are just a few tips that could work for you
Ian Smith
Sep 23, 20202 min read


What is Therapy like?
INSIGHT INTO THERAPY So, you’re thinking about finding a counsellor and beginning therapy? That’s a significant and courageous step—one...
Ian Smith
Mar 30, 20209 min read

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