Witzend Counsellor Training Centre

29/01/2026

DARLINGTON

When you need company when other support is absent
When you need support between appointments
When you need advice what to do next
When you want to talk to someone who has been there
When you want to sit in a friendly, caring place
When you want to be welcomed and accepted
Think For Yourself will be there at Edge Centre Darlington https://www.edgecentredarlington.co.uk/think-for-yourself

27/01/2026

A very wise man

27/01/2026

Reserve your place NOW

26/01/2026

A warm welcome to our new followers. Sandra & Sam

26/01/2026

FYI
All courses/CPD we welcome Trainee Helper/Counsellors to enhance your practice

25/01/2026

‼️UPDATED INFORMATION‼️
Students £15 please email me
Due to high volume of applicants we are also offering:
Tuesday 17/2/26 6:30-8:30
Wednesday 4/3/26 6:30-8:30
Thank you so much for your interest in this wonderful workshop it’s amazing and so informative. Email me with date you would like to join.
Sandra
Owner/Centre Manager

21/01/2026

‘Therapy gave me back my life’

Walking into a counselling room for the first time can feel daunting. For our member Thomas Quayle, it was the start of a journey that helped him face what once felt unbearable.

In the latest Therapy Today – It Changed My Life column, he shares how therapy helped him understand his struggles, rebuild his life, and eventually support others facing similar challenges.

Read more of Thomas' story here 👉 https://orlo.uk/u4d5q

14/01/2026

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-rules-on-police-requesting-counselling-notes-come-into-force--2

Victims to be given more privacy with new rules blocking police from requesting counselling notes during investigations unless in exceptional circumstances.

13/01/2026

Dates to be confirmed

10/01/2026

🧠 HIDDEN COMMUNICATION BEHAVIORS

1. Gaslighting — makes you doubt your memory
Example: “That never happened.”

2. Stonewalling — shuts down communication
Example: Silence or no response

3. Guilt-Tripping — uses guilt to control
Example: “After all I’ve done for you…”

4. Passive-Aggressive — indirect hostility
Example: “Sure… if you say so.”

5. Deflecting — changes focus to avoid blame
Example: “But what about what YOU did?”

6. Minimizing — downplays your feelings
Example: “You’re overthinking it.”

7. Love-Bombing — excessive praise to influence
Example: “You’re the only one I trust.”

8. Withholding — keeps information intentionally
Example: “I forgot to mention it.”

9. Blame-Shifting — avoids responsibility
Example: “You made me do this.”