Centre For Effective Living

29/01/2026

What we are drawn to in stories often points to what matters to us. Which themes matter most to you?

23/01/2026

Psychological patterns often make more sense when we explain them simply. These everyday objects reflect how common mental health experiences work, and how therapy helps.

15/01/2026

We hope people will just know what we need, so we don’t have to risk asking.
But real connection doesn’t come from guessing.
It comes from saying it out loud and being met with care.

You deserve to be heard.

06/01/2026

At the beginning of a new year, many people set goals focused on end results. While outcome goals can be helpful, they often come with pressure, self- criticism, and an all-or-nothing mindset.

Process goals don’t promise a dramatic transformation. They offer something better: direction.

You can’t control when life gets messy. But you can choose how you respond when it does.

✔️

19/12/2025

A few kind words about Christmas from each of us.
As the year comes to a close, we want to thank all our clients for being part of our journey this year.

Our clinic will be closed during the Christmas and New Year period, and we’ll be back refreshed in the New Year.
Until then, we wish you a restful, gentle, and joyful Christmas.

16/12/2025

When we stop trying to fix grief, we often find more space to live alongside it.

Our therapist Lauren has written an article exploring why grief isn’t something to fight — and how moving through it can be a gentler path forward.

Discover why grief isn’t a problem to fix and how to move through it with compassion. Learn what processing grief really means and how to carry grief gently.

16/12/2025

Talking to children about frightening news can feel hard. Calm presence, honest but simple answers, and predictable routines can help them feel safe when the news feels frightening.

12/12/2025

Colour-coding the calendar? Hiding in a quiet corner? Running on festive adrenaline?
Everyone has a holiday coping style. Swipe through and see which one resonates with you most.

12/12/2025

Learning never stops. Every Friday afternoon, our team comes together to grow, reflect, and deepen our clinical knowledge. Today we took a moment to look back and reflect on everything we’ve learned this year so far.

04/12/2025

Christmas characters behave the way they do for a reason, and so do we.
Here’s a look at what they might explore in therapy, and a reminder that compassion helps all of us grow.

28/11/2025

Meaningful gifts don’t have to be big.
Small, thoughtful gestures can support emotional wellbeing long after the holidays.
Here are some ideas to inspire gentle giving.

12/11/2025

Being seen for who you really are, and still embraced, is the deepest kind of connection.