The Therapy Hub

11/12/2025

There is a big difference between structured talking therapies and speaking with friends. Both can help people with mental illness in different ways, but a trained therapist can address issues constructively and in ways that even the best of friends cannot match.Even therapists don’t offer therapy to their friends.

Therapy is confidential, objective, and entirely focused on the individual, it's not a relationships where both people get to share and vent, which is not generally possible in more informal chats with friends.

10/12/2025

December often pulls people in ten different directions at once. Saying yes to everything feels kind in the moment but the cost usually shows up later as resentment stress or exhaustion.

A boundary is not a rejection. It is clarity. It is saying this is what I can give without losing myself.

One small shift you can try this week is pausing before committing. Instead of saying yes on the spot try “Let me check my week and get back to you.” It gives you space to make a choice that actually works for you.

If you are feeling stretched this season you are not alone. Support is here when you need it.

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10/12/2025

Can I say no?

The holiday season can bring joy connection and plenty of pressure. Without boundaries it is easy to overstretch yourself and end the year feeling exhausted.

Yes, you can say NO

Here are some of our tips to protect your time money and energy without guilt.
If you need extra support navigating holiday stress our team at The Therapy Hub is here to help.

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What's your best phrase for this time of year?
One of our favourites "I'd love to, I'm at capacity right now"

09/12/2025

Many people avoid setting boundaries because they worry about how others will react.

Discomfort does not mean you are doing something wrong. Boundaries help you stay connected without abandoning yourself.

09/12/2025

Financial pressure social expectations and family dynamics all intensify during the holidays. If you are struggling to keep up you are not failing. You are human.

Clear boundaries help reduce that pressure. You can say
“I cannot spend that much this year”
“I am not available that weekend”
“That behaviour is not okay with me”

It is not always easy but these conversations protect your wellbeing and your relationships.

If you want support navigating family stress or end-of-year overwhelm our team is here to help.
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Tips for setting healthy boundaries this holiday season so you can protect your time energy and wellbeing without guilt. Learn how to say no and stay connected.

03/12/2025

“Why Therapy Feels Hard to Start”

Starting therapy is often harder than people expect.

Not because the work itself is unfamiliar, but because many of us walk in unsure of what we want, what to say, or even how to begin.

After years of sitting on both sides of the therapy room, I’ve learned that preparation makes a huge difference. When you have a sense of what you want support with, the work becomes clearer, calmer, and far less overwhelming.

That’s why I created the Get Ready for Therapy Journal.
It helps you sort through your thoughts, name your priorities, and walk into your first session with confidence.

📎 Download here: https://loom.ly/VV1fwf0

If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy but don’t know where to begin, this is a gentle place to start.

02/12/2025

Every holiday season, couples walk into therapy feeling confused by arguments that seem completely out of proportion. A small comment about napkins or the ham can suddenly turn into a tense moment that doesn’t match the trigger.

This happens because the fight is rarely about the surface issue. End-of-year exhaustion, childhood memories and unspoken expectations all sit in the room with you. When someone is working hard to create a meaningful day, even tiny things can feel important.

Understanding what the holiday represents to each of you can shift the entire conversation.

If this year feels heavier than usual, support is available. Our therapists can help you understand the emotional layer behind these moments so you feel more connected and less alone.

Read the full blog here: https://loom.ly/OmDzras
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02/12/2025

If your household feels tense right now, you are not alone. Small details can carry big meaning.

A comment about decorations might link back to a childhood memory.
A disagreement about the ham might reflect a longing for connection.
A reaction to napkins might be about wanting the day to feel special.
When those efforts are dismissed, the feelings underneath can feel dismissed too.
Understanding each other's emotional landscape helps reduce conflict and strengthen communication.

Our team at The Therapy Hub works with couples and families who want to break these patterns and feel more supported.

Read the full blog here: https://loom.ly/OmDzras
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01/12/2025

By December, most people are running on empty. Work deadlines, school commitments and family pressures all stack up. When your nervous system is already stretched, it takes very little to spark an emotional reaction.

The holidays also bring up memories.
Warm ones.
Painful ones.
Absent ones.

People often try to recreate the Christmas they loved, or the Christmas they never had. That is why one partner becomes focused on matching pyjamas and the perfect table setting, while the other feels confused or overwhelmed by the pressure.

Both approaches make sense when you understand the story behind them.
If these patterns are showing up at home, therapy can support you to navigate them with more clarity and compassion.

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27/11/2025

Parent/carers are often keen to speak to the therapist before their young person, and there are cases where the therapist will opt to speak to your young person first if this is their preference.

Rest assured your young person’s therapist values your input and will make time to speak with you.

Remember, your young person’s therapist is working on building a relationship with your young person from the very first session, and research shows that the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in how useful therapy is.

26/11/2025

Yes of course!

You can ask to see a new therapist if you don’t think the one you’re working with is the right fit for you. We won’t get offended. We want you to feel comfortable and find the right person for you.

25/11/2025

A mental health diagnosis is not necessarily a “life sentence.” Each individual’s experience with mental illness is different. Some people might experience episodes, between which they return to their version of “normal.” Others may find treatments like medication or talking therapies help them recover.

Some people may not feel as though they have fully recovered from a mental illness, and some may experience progressively worse symptoms. Some people live with a mental illness they way many people live with a chornic health condition.

Recover means different things to different people. Some might view recovery as a return to exactly how they felt before symptoms began. For others, recovery might be relief from symptoms and a return to a satisfying life, however different it may be.