Steve Wickenden Counselling

30/03/2025

For some of us, Mother’s Day can be a difficult time. Thinking of those today who may be facing difficult feelings.

22/03/2025

As we move out of the winter darkness & into spring, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how far we’ve come in our own personal mental health journey & pause to think about these important reminders.

21/02/2025

30/11/2024

With Christmas around the corner, the winter season can be busy & exciting. But often this can lead to feeling stressed, pressured & overwhelmed. And for many, we may feel isolated, disconnected & lonely. Taking care of ourselves during the cold, dark months can sometimes seems challenging, but even small moments of daily self care can make all the difference.

14/09/2024

The night’s are drawing in & the days are getting chillier - summer is coming to an end & autumn is around the corner.
The changing seasons can affect the way we feel, so it’s important that we take time to adjust to the changes happening around us & check in with what we need to look after ourselves.
I love the ideas below. What are your favourite autumn self-care strategies?

30/07/2024

Many of us will experience trauma at some point in our life. Recognising that we have experienced trauma can often be the first step in addressing the impact that trauma has upon our life and relationships. Working with a qualified professional who understands trauma and is trained to help you work through and understand how trauma can affect you mentally, emotionally and physically is crucial for overcoming trauma.

16/06/2024

Father’s Day can be difficult for many of us. Take as much or as little as you need from today & treat yourself with kindness.

12/04/2024

You can’t pour from an empty cup, as the saying goes. Making sure you take time every day to fill your cup can be a really helpful to boost your wellbeing & avoid toxic levels of stress & burnout. Take a moment each day to reenergise, replenish, refresh. What fills your cup?

27/01/2024

‘Mental health’ can mean different things to different people & the way that we work towards better mental health & wellbeing can also look very different from person to person. If you’re looking to find a way to start exploring your own mental health but unsure or confused about where to start, feel free to get in touch. Counselling can open up a whole new way of understanding yourself & the world around you. Make the step today.

03/01/2024

What you’re feeling right now doesn’t have to be forever. This is just the starting point. The journey is only just beginning. Things can be different. Take the step, make the change.