The Therapy Company

The Therapy Company Specialist private mental health support for Adults & Children. ADHD & Autism assessments, psychiatry, eating disorders, addiction & at-home detox programme.

Online or in-person appointments. Confidential, professional support when it matters most. The Therapy Company provides access to consultant psychiatrists, psychotherapists, BACP-registered counsellors, EMDR/CBT practitioners, mental health nurses and complementary therapists - with more than 20 clinicians supporting Adults & Children across the North West. Our clinicians have extensive experience

assessing, diagnosing and treating ADHD, Autism, eating disorders, addiction, trauma, anxiety and depression. With medical and therapeutic expertise under one roof, we provide professional private and confidential support that focuses on you, not just the diagnosis. Whether online or face-to-face in Preston, you’ll have fast access to our specialist clinicians, without long waits or rushed appointments. Meet our team of clinicians - www.thetherapycompany.co.uk/meet-the-team/

Exam stress can affect more than revision.For some children and young people, the pressure starts to show up in quieter ...
08/05/2026

Exam stress can affect more than revision.

For some children and young people, the pressure starts to show up in quieter ways.

🛏️👀 struggling to sleep
😤💬 snapping over small things
📝⏸️ avoiding revision
😟💭 losing confidence
🙂🫥 saying “I’m fine” when they clearly are not

For parents, it can be hard to know what is normal exam pressure and what might need a bit more support.

GCSEs, A-levels, mocks, revision timetables and pressure from school can all feel like part of exam season.

But if exam stress is starting to affect sleep, mood, confidence, anxiety, family life or day-to-day coping, it is worth noticing.

Avoidance is not always laziness.

Sometimes starting revision feels too big. Sometimes the fear of getting it wrong feels bigger than the task itself. Sometimes they just do not have the words to explain what is going on.

A calm first step can help.

That might be asking one gentle question, keeping routines steady, focusing on the next small step, or reminding them that exams are important - but they are not their whole identity.

If exam pressure is affecting your child’s sleep, mood, confidence or everyday life, speaking to someone outside the situation may help.

The Therapy Company supports children, young people and families with calm, practical mental health support.

You do not need to know exactly what to say before asking for support.A lot of people delay reaching out because they fe...
06/05/2026

You do not need to know exactly what to say before asking for support.

A lot of people delay reaching out because they feel like they need to explain everything clearly first.

You don’t.

A first message can be as simple as:

“I’m not sure how to explain it.”

“I’m finding things hard at the moment.”

“Can I talk to someone?”

“I think I need some support.”

That is enough to start the conversation.

At The Therapy Company, we offer counselling, therapy, ADHD assessments, ASD assessments and private psychiatry from our clinic in Preston, with online appointments also available.

You do not need to have everything worked out before reaching out. Sometimes the first step is just sending a simple message.

Save this for later, or share it with someone who might need a quiet reminder today.

Family therapy is not about picking sides.It is about helping families understand each other better, communicate more cl...
29/04/2026

Family therapy is not about picking sides.

It is about helping families understand each other better, communicate more clearly, and work through difficulties in a healthier way.

Family therapy can help by:

- Improving communication
- Addressing unhealthy patterns
- Strengthening family bonds
- Supporting families through change
- Building healthier boundaries
- Giving families practical tools
- Creating more consistency at home
- Reducing blame and scapegoating
- Helping rebuild trust over time

Sometimes families reach a point where conversations go nowhere, tensions build, or the same issues keep repeating.

Family therapy gives everyone a space to feel heard and start making sense of what is happening together.

Family therapy appointments available at The Therapy Company in Preston, Lancashire or online across the UK.

How mental health can affect relationships without people realising.Mental health does not only affect how someone feels...
27/04/2026

How mental health can affect relationships without people realising.

Mental health does not only affect how someone feels inside.

It can also affect how they communicate, how much energy they have for other people, and how connected they feel in their relationships.

Sometimes it can look like:

- Withdrawing or needing more space
- Cancelling plans or replying less
- Feeling more irritable or on edge
- Small disagreements becoming bigger
- Struggling to explain what is wrong
- Loved ones feeling unsure how to help

This does not mean anyone is deliberately causing problems.

Often, people are trying to cope, protect themselves, or avoid becoming a burden, but distance, silence or tension can still affect the relationship.

Support can help people understand what is happening, communicate more clearly, and find a way forward.

Save this post as a reminder, or share it with someone who may find it helpful.

The Therapy Company offers counselling and therapy support in Preston and online.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially when you don't know what your first therapy session is going to be...
24/04/2026

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially when you don't know what your first therapy session is going to be like.

At The Therapy Company, a first therapy session is a calm, supportive conversation. You don't need to prepare in advance, you don't need to have the right words, and you're not expected to open up all at once. The therapist guides things gently, you set the pace, and the session usually lasts 45 to 60 minutes.

A first session may include talking about how you feel, what's been difficult lately, and what you would like support with. For many people, it feels more natural and more manageable than they expected once the conversation begins.

If you've been thinking about starting therapy, you can read more about what to expect from your first therapy session at The Therapy Company on our website.

22/04/2026

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing.

It is a structured therapy used to help people process distress linked to traumatic memories and other difficult past experiences.

Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR is not simply about describing the event again and again. It may involve focusing on a difficult memory while using bilateral stimulation, such as side-to-side eye movements, taps or sounds, as part of a structured therapeutic process.

For some people, EMDR can help distressing memories feel less intense, less overwhelming and less disruptive over time.

If you are looking into EMDR and want to understand whether it may be the right fit for your circumstances, visit our website or message us.

Heard of EMDR but not actually sure what happens in a session?EMDR is a structured therapy approach that may be used to ...
20/04/2026

Heard of EMDR but not actually sure what happens in a session?

EMDR is a structured therapy approach that may be used to help people process distress linked to difficult memories or experiences. Sessions can involve identifying a memory, feeling or trigger, noticing thoughts and feelings linked to it, and using guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation as part of that process.

EMDR therapy is available at The Therapy Company in Preston, Lancashire, as well as online across the UK.

Why getting a bipolar diagnosis can take timeBipolar disorder is not always straightforward to identify.It often involve...
16/04/2026

Why getting a bipolar diagnosis can take time

Bipolar disorder is not always straightforward to identify.

It often involves understanding patterns over time, how different symptoms connect, and how experiences may overlap with other conditions.

That’s why a careful, thorough assessment matters.

Private psychiatry appointments are available in Preston, Lancashire, as well as online across the UK.

OCD isn’t just about being neat.It’s intrusive thoughts that won’t leave you alone.Checking something…then checking it a...
14/04/2026

OCD isn’t just about being neat.

It’s intrusive thoughts that won’t leave you alone.
Checking something…then checking it again just in case.
Reassurance that never quite settles.
Getting stuck in loops you can’t switch off.

It doesn’t always look obvious from the outside.

If any of this feels familiar, it’s worth speaking to someone who understands how OCD actually works.

Private psychiatry appointments are available in Preston, Lancashire, as well as online across the UK.

09/04/2026

Many people know they need some kind of support, but get stuck on the next question... "Do I need therapy, or do I need a psychiatric assessment?"

They are not the same thing, and they usually help in different ways.

💡 A private psychiatric assessment is often about gaining clarity around what may be going on, looking at symptoms in more detail, and understanding what the next step may be.

🤗 Therapy is usually more about ongoing support - giving you space to talk, explore emotions, understand patterns and work through things over time.

For some people, one route feels like the right place to start. For others, both may play a part.

Private appointments available in Preston, Lancashire and online across the UK.

Many people know they may need support, but still get stuck on one question first..."should I choose an online appointme...
08/04/2026

Many people know they may need support, but still get stuck on one question first..."should I choose an online appointment or a face-to-face one?"

The honest answer is that both can work well. It often comes down to what feels most manageable, most comfortable and most realistic for you.

Some people prefer online appointments because they are easier to fit around work, family life or travel.

Others prefer face-to-face because it feels more personal, more focused, or simply easier to talk in the room.

The main thing isn't choosing the “perfect” format. It's choosing the one that makes it easier for you to take the first step and engage with support.

When you're ready 💚

Private appointments available in Preston, Lancashire and online across the UK.

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