Peel UK

20/12/2025

Studying complex trauma, celebrating the season, and showing up the weekend before Christmas. Peel UK students doing what they do best 🎄

24/04/2025

Do I have anxiety, or is it stress?
It’s a common and valid question, especially in today’s fast-paced world. How do I tell the difference?

While stress and anxiety are often used interchangeably, they are not the same, and understanding the distinction can be crucial for your mental well-being.

Stress is typically a response to an external situation, such as a deadline, a life event, or a specific challenge. It often subsides once the situation resolves.

Anxiety, on the other hand, tends to linger. It can appear without a clear trigger, affecting your sleep, focus, physical health, and sense of safety. It’s persistent, and it often shows up even when there’s no obvious “reason.”

In this post, we’re exploring:

Understanding the key differences between stress and anxiety is crucial for your mental health. Here’s what to consider:

Psychological and physiological differences:
While stress is typically a response to external pressures or challenges, anxiety often persists even without a clear trigger, affecting your thoughts, emotions, and physical state.

Common signs and symptoms:
Stress usually manifests as feelings of overwhelm in response to specific situations, whereas anxiety can bring chronic worry, restlessness, or physical symptoms like increased heart rate or difficulty breathing.

When to seek professional support:
If you’re feeling consistently overwhelmed, unsettled, or "on edge" and it’s interfering with your daily life, this may be a sign that it's time to seek professional help. Understanding these differences and being aware of your emotional state is the first step towards healing.

01/04/2025

As Stress Awareness month begins, Alice Mexter shares her thoughts on stress, in our latest blog post.

As our sympathetic nervous system experiences arousal, we feel a variety of unpleasant sensations - clenching of the jaw, tightness in the chest, the turn of the stomach or coldness in fingers and toes, to name but a few.    Stress, at its worst, pillages our sleep, ravages our d

31/03/2025

Learning to tolerate discomfort is at the heart of anxiety recovery. True healing comes not from eliminating anxiety but from building resilience to sit with uncertainty and discomfort without fear. With time and practice, what once felt unbearable becomes manageable.

25/03/2025

Wondering If You’re Neurodivergent? Here’s How Therapy Can Help

If you suspect you’re neurodivergent (ADHD, autism, etc.), you might be wondering if therapy is the right next step. While therapists can't diagnose, they can offer you support in your self-discovery journey

Clarity & Validation- A therapist can help you explore your experiences, identify patterns, and separate neurodivergence from trauma, anxiety, or other factors.

Coping Strategies- Whether it’s executive dysfunction, sensory overload, or masking exhaustion, therapy can help you develop tools to navigate daily challenges.

Self-Acceptance & Unmasking - Many neurodivergent individuals have spent years suppressing their true selves. Therapy provides a safe space to explore and embrace who you are, without masking.

Guidance on Diagnosis & Next Steps- If you want a formal diagnosis, a therapist can help you process that decision, explore options, and prepare for the experience.

20/03/2025

Diploma levels 6&7 counselling & psychotherapy. September intake. Contact: admin@peeluk.com or Nicole.addis@peeluk.com

20/03/2025

Applications now open.
Level 6 & 7 diplomas in:
Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Psychotherapy
contact: nicole.addis@peeluk.com
Approved Prior Learning considered.

17/03/2025

Infertility is an emotional journey that can feel overwhelming, but support is available.
Helen Attridge, one of the Peel UK counsellors, who has experienced these challenges firsthand, explores how therapy can help navigate the stress, grief, and uncertainty that often come with fertility struggles; in the latest blog

https://www.peeluk.com/blog/navigating-infertility-the-power-of-therapy-in-a-challenging-journey

15/03/2025

10/03/2025

On Sunday, 9 March 2025, the UK will observe the COVID-19 Day of Reflection, marking five years since the pandemic began. This day offers an opportunity to come together to remember those who lost their lives and to honour the tireless work and acts of kindness shown during this unprecedented time.

At PeelUK, we invite our community to join us in this national moment of remembrance and reflection. Whether by attending local events, lighting a candle at home, or simply pausing for a moment of silence, let's unite in honouring those we've lost and acknowledging the resilience and compassion that have carried us through these challenging years.