Vitus Wellbeing

Vitus Wellbeing Providing specialist mental health support via a team of skilled, knowledgeable and empathic therapists

The return to school isn’t always exciting for teenagers.For many, it’s a time of quiet anxiety—unspoken pressures aroun...
08/08/2025

The return to school isn’t always exciting for teenagers.

For many, it’s a time of quiet anxiety—unspoken pressures around friendships, identity, appearance, achievement, and fitting in. They may not talk about it directly, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t carrying it.

Back-to-school stress isn’t always about academic pressure. It’s emotional. Social. Developmental.

And what teens often need most isn’t advice—it’s understanding. A space to be honest without being judged. To make sense of what they’re feeling without being told to “just get on with it.”

At Vitus Wellbeing, we support adolescents and their families with care, trust, and emotional insight—so young people can navigate these transitions with more clarity and less overwhelm.

Learn more about how we can help at vituswellbeing.com

You and your partner don’t have to parent the same way to raise a healthy, secure child.But when your styles clash, it c...
04/08/2025

You and your partner don’t have to parent the same way to raise a healthy, secure child.

But when your styles clash, it can feel personal. Frustrating. Lonely.
One of you might set firm boundaries.

The other might lead with comfort and connection. Neither is wrong—both are trying to protect and guide. Just differently.

Most parenting tension comes not from disagreement itself, but from not understanding the “why” behind each other’s approach.

Therapy offers a space to explore those values and strengthen your connection—not by forcing you to match perfectly, but by helping you work better together.
Because children don’t need identical parents. They need consistent, caring ones.

Visit vituswellbeing.com to find out how we support couples and parents.

Some people escape with substances. Others escape into productivity.It’s easy to recognise emotional numbing when it loo...
31/07/2025

Some people escape with substances. Others escape into productivity.

It’s easy to recognise emotional numbing when it looks like drinking, binge-watching, or checking out.

It’s harder to recognise when it looks like staying late at work, filling every free moment with tasks, or never being able to rest.

One coping strategy is stigmatised. The other is often celebrated.
But both can serve the same purpose: avoiding difficult emotions.

Avoiding grief, fear, anger, or a sense of not being good enough.
If staying busy feels safer than sitting still, you’re not alone.

We all find ways to cope. Therapy can help you understand why—and offer new ways to feel, rest, and reconnect.

Learn more about how we support clients navigating this: vituswellbeing.com

Is there a “right” time to start therapy?Not really. Because the right time looks different for everyone.Some people com...
28/07/2025

Is there a “right” time to start therapy?

Not really. Because the right time looks different for everyone.
Some people come to therapy in a moment of crisis. Others arrive after months—or years—of carrying something quietly.
Sometimes it’s sparked by change: a breakup, burnout, a loss, a shift in identity. Sometimes it’s less obvious: a growing feeling that you’re not quite connected to yourself anymore.

There’s no deadline. No perfect starting point. The important part is being willing to begin—willing to reflect, to show up, and to care enough about yourself to try.

Therapy doesn’t require you to be falling apart. It simply asks that you be open to learning more about who you are, and what you need.
If that feels true for you, we’re here.

Visit vituswellbeing.com to learn how we can support you.

“I should be further along by now.”It’s a quiet, painful thought that often surfaces in summer—when social media is full...
25/07/2025

“I should be further along by now.”
It’s a quiet, painful thought that often surfaces in summer—when social media is full of announcements, holidays, and life milestones.

It’s easy to look around and feel like you’re not doing enough, not moving fast enough, not “there” yet—whatever “there” means.

But here’s what we often don’t see: Grief. Burnout. Therapy. Starting over. Living day to day. None of that makes the feed—but it’s just as real.

Feeling behind doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It might mean you’re growing, in a quieter, less visible way. Or that you’re simply trying to survive something hard.

At Vitus Wellbeing, we support people through these in-between seasons—where life doesn’t look how you imagined, but something meaningful is unfolding underneath.
If this resonates, visit vituswellbeing.com to see how we can support you.

Sometimes the emotion we show isn't the one we truly feel.You might feel angry—but underneath is sadness. You might seem...
22/07/2025

Sometimes the emotion we show isn't the one we truly feel.

You might feel angry—but underneath is sadness. You might seem calm—but feel anxious. You might stay quiet—not because you’re fine, but because you're afraid to say more.

These emotional layers are not wrong or dramatic—they’re protective. We learn them early. But over time, they can leave us feeling misunderstood—even by ourselves.

At Vitus Wellbeing, we use tools like the Feelings Wheel to help clients explore their inner world with compassion and clarity.

💬 If you're ready to go deeper and feel more connected to yourself, visit vituswellbeing.com to learn more about how we can support you.

👋 Meet Suzanne Becker�Suzanne is a skilled counselling psychologist with a passion for supporting children, adolescents,...
18/07/2025

👋 Meet Suzanne Becker�Suzanne is a skilled counselling psychologist with a passion for supporting children, adolescents, and families—particularly those navigating autism, developmental differences, or the pressures of high performance.

With over a decade of experience across NHS, schools, and private practice, Suzanne brings warmth, insight, and a flexible therapeutic approach, drawing from CBT, mindfulness, and person-centred models.

She also has a special interest in working with young athletes, supporting the unique emotional challenges that come with elite training and academic pressure.

Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, or social connection, Suzanne offers a safe, understanding space to reflect and grow.

👉 Learn more about Suzanne’s approach: https://www.vituswellbeing.com/suzanne-becker

Psychodynamic therapy offers more than symptom relief—it offers real understanding.Instead of asking “what’s wrong with ...
10/07/2025

Psychodynamic therapy offers more than symptom relief—it offers real understanding.

Instead of asking “what’s wrong with me?”, it asks
What happened?
What did you learn to protect yourself from?
What parts of you were hidden to feel safe?

This kind of depth can stir up discomfort—more emotion, more vulnerability, sometimes even more questions.

But it’s not a step backwards. It’s what happens when you start seeing clearly.
Because when you understand the why behind your patterns, you can begin to respond differently—not just react.

And those insights don’t keep you stuck in the past—they help you make better, kinder choices for your future.

At Vitus Wellbeing, we walk with you through this process, gently and at your pace. If you’re ready to go deeper, we’re here.

The inner child is the part of you that remembers what it felt like to be dismissed, misunderstood, or made to feel “too...
07/07/2025

The inner child is the part of you that remembers what it felt like to be dismissed, misunderstood, or made to feel “too much.”

It’s the part that still flinches at the thought of disappointing someone. That goes quiet during conflict. That panics when connection feels like it might be lost.

Reconnecting with this part isn’t about blaming the past—it’s about healing in the present.
Maybe you learned to stay small to keep the peace.�Maybe you were told to “stop crying” when you needed comfort.�And maybe now, those old feelings show up in grown-up ways: people-pleasing, shutting down, or always needing to prove your worth.

You’re not broken. You’re responding from a place that still longs to feel safe.
Therapy can help you meet that part of yourself with care—not criticism. You don’t have to go it alone.

04/07/2025

Finding the right therapist isn’t just about qualifications or specialisms—it’s about connection.

Do you feel safe to be honest? Do you feel seen and understood? Do their approach and communication style work for you?

The relationship between a client and therapist plays a powerful role in the healing process. That’s why it’s normal (and sometimes necessary) to try a few people before you find the right fit. And as your needs evolve, the kind of therapist you connect with may change too.

If you’re thinking about starting therapy, or feeling unsure whether your current support still fits, we’re here to help guide you through your options.

Do you ever catch yourself thinking:�“I should have done more today.”�“I shouldn’t feel like this.”�“I should be stronge...
01/07/2025

Do you ever catch yourself thinking:�“I should have done more today.”�“I shouldn’t feel like this.”�“I should be stronger.”

These “should” statements often sound harmless — but over time, they shape how we see ourselves. They turn self-reflection into self-judgement. Productivity into pressure. Vulnerability into failure.

Most of us don’t choose these beliefs consciously. They come from childhood, culture, or past experiences. But just because they’ve been with us a long time doesn’t mean they’re true — or helpful.

Therapy can be a space where you learn to recognise these internal narratives and gently rewrite them. Because growth doesn’t come from shame — it comes from understanding.

We don’t all speak the same language—even when we’re using the same words.Some people get straight to the point. Others ...
26/06/2025

We don’t all speak the same language—even when we’re using the same words.

Some people get straight to the point. Others need more context, more space, or more connection before diving in. These aren’t flaws—they’re styles. But when we expect everyone to communicate just like us, that’s when things break down.

Understanding how you communicate—and how others do too—is one of the best ways to reduce workplace stress and improve team connection.

It’s not about changing who you are. It’s about noticing, respecting, and adapting when needed.

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