Anna Murphy Counselling

10/05/2026

I now have a website - please take a look if you're interested

09/04/2026

If you are in crisis and in need of immediate help here is some information and websites below for support services:

Samaritans: The Samaritans are a free, confidential 24 hour service for anyone. Telephone 116 123, or visit their website: www.samaritans.org
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Shout 85258: Shout is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in need. Text Shout to 85258 or find more information on their website www.giveusashout.org
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NHS Mental Health Helplines: 24 hour local helplines for urgent assistance see their website: Mental Health Helpline for Urgent Help - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
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Cruse Bereavement Support: For information please see their website: www.cruse.org.uk or call their helpline in office hours 0808 8081677

Grief can be overwhelming - you don't have to deal with it alone. Cruse Bereavement Support is here. Call our helpline or chat online.

14/03/2026

When Mothers' Day is painful:
Mothers’ Day can be a difficult time for all sorts of reasons - you may have lost your mother or lost contact with her; you may be longing for children of your own but have been unable to conceive or have suffered a miscarriage; you may have lost a child or be unable to see your own children or been estranged from them.
If you are struggling with any of the above and want support with the pain of it, email me and we can arrange to have a phone call to explore what I could offer you in terms of counselling sessions.

28/02/2026

Maybe Spring is on its way and the wet weather will ease. Loving the blossom on our walk this afternoon! 😀

15/02/2026

Valentine's Day -
celebrate or time for sadness?

Not everyone will have been celebrating Valentine’s Day yesterday. For some, it is a lonely time – maybe because they have lost a loved one, or their loved one is away with work or they have recently gone through a relationship breakdown or have not yet found ‘the one’.
Whatever the reason, if you want to talk to someone, I’m here as a counsellor offering space to listen.

10/02/2026

I know that this never-ending wet weather is really depressing but I find I appreciate even more the times when I get sunshine and a dry dog walk.
And the morning walks are now light! Spring is coming 😌

28/01/2026

Lovely sunset on our afternoon walk. Getting out in nature is so good for your mental health

01/01/2026

I know that this time of year can be difficult for many people - the short, dark days and the freezing cold weather of winter but the new year can be an opportunity for a fresh start, a chance to press reset. You don’t have to set yourself huge, unattainable goals but you can choose small, manageable ones, which are so satisfying when you reach them and you can then feel motivated to set the next stage of small goals.
Wishing you all a happy and healthy new year which is free of stress and full of promise.

28/10/2025

I am sure a lot of you are finding the darker afternoons depressing now the nights are drawing in.
I heard an interesting piece about seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and how to combat it. It helps to get outside and spend time in natural light and it's especially beneficial to take exercise in nature. Exercise is also good for boosting your serotonin levels. Enjoy those autumn colours!

26/10/2025

I am passionate about helping people who are struggling with their mental health and my aim is to support you as you talk through whatever situation you may be facing. I will listen to you in a non-judgmental way, helping you to understand your situation better and to explore how you want to move forward.

I offer face to face therapy in a counselling room, but I also offer outdoor therapy, because some people find it easier to talk about difficult topics while walking beside someone or sitting together surrounded by nature.

I also offer online sessions, where we would meet on Zoom or have telephone counselling if you would prefer not to travel for your sessions.

14/10/2025