It starts around 4pm on Sunday. That familiar heaviness in your chest. The creeping dread as daylight fades. You're on the sofa, supposedly relaxing, but your mind is already at tomorrow's meeting. The Sunday Scaries have arrived, right on schedule.

When a relationship ends, especially unexpectedly, our minds can get stuck in an exhausting loop of 'what-ifs' and 'if-onlys.'

The clocks have gone back, and suddenly it's dark by 4pm. If you're feeling the shift in your mood, energy, or motivation, you're not imagining it. Winter doesn't just change the weather, it genuinely affects our mental health.

You love your children, of course you do. But love doesn’t cancel out exhaustion, overwhelm, or those quiet moments when you wonder if you’re failing at the one thing that’s supposed to come naturally.

If you're reading this on a packed train, feeling your chest tighten as you approach another day at the office, you're not alone. Commuter anxiety affects thousands of UK professionals who make the daily journey to work, and it's far more than just "not being a morning person."

Living in Richmond, Surrey offers so much, beautiful green spaces, a strong sense of community, and excellent transport links. Yet, like anywhere, many of us face mental health challenges that can feel isolating

September often feels like a fresh start. The holidays are behind us, children return to school, and many people are trying to settle back into a routine. For some, that’s energising, for others, it can feel overwhelming.

As the heatwave rolls in this week, many of us will be reaching for fans, cold drinks, or a shady spot outside. But while the sunbaked days might feel like a chance to slow down, there’s a less obvious side to extreme heat: how it affects our mental health.

The “soft life” trend is everywhere: slow mornings, minimal spaces, nourishing rituals, and a preference for peace over hustle. It promises rest, boundaries, and a break from burnout culture.

The ongoing conflict in Palestine and Israel continues to fill news cycles, timelines, and conversations with images and stories that are often unbearable.

Self-worth isn’t something we’re born lacking; it’s something that can slowly erode over time.

This summer, two major sporting events, Wimbledon 2025 and the UEFA Women’s Euro, are drawing global attention. Beyond the athletic brilliance, what stands out are the quieter human stories: of resilience, pressure, identity, and vulnerability.

Rebecca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, electrified Glastonbury’s Park Stage on June 27, 2025, with a theatrical set that captivated the crowd.

Close your eyes and picture a moment

Social media in 2025 is a constant pulse with LinkedIn updates, Instagram stories, and endless scrolls. We seek connection, yet often find comparison, anxiety, or a quiet sense of “not enough.”

Last week’s Mental Health Awareness Week, with its theme of “community,” highlighted how connection supports wellbeing. Many considering counselling ask, “What is therapy?”, “Do I need it?”, or “What do I talk about?” As an integrative therapist, I’ve created this guide to answer these common questions and clarify what therapy involves.

You’re showing up to therapy, ready to unpack your thoughts, maybe even cry a little. But the breakthroughs you hoped for aren’t happening

There’s a quiet strength in the spaces where we belong…

Have you ever wondered if therapy could help you?