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17/03/2026

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Fear: The Quiet Architect of Our Lives Fear is one of the oldest companions of humanity. Long before we built cities or wrote stories, we felt fear—in the rustle of leaves, the crack of thunder, th…

20/01/2026

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The Benefits of Talking Therapy: Why Speaking Out Can Transform Your Mental Health In a fast-paced world where stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm are increasingly common, talking therapy has …

26/08/2025

Back to school nerves?

As the summer winds down and stores start filling with notebooks, backpacks, and pencils, many students (and even parents) feel a familiar knot in their stomach—back to school nerves. Whether you’r…

03/06/2025

After a beautiful day yesterday, it's raining. We need the rain but how does it effect us mentally?

When It Rains Inside Too There’s something about rainy days that makes everything heavier. Maybe it’s the grey sky pressing down on your shoulders or the way the cold creeps through layers of cloth…

02/06/2025

What is mindfulness?

Mindfulness is the practice of paying full attention to the present moment—deliberately and without judgment. It involves being aware of your thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surroundings…

02/06/2025

Sometimes we all need a little reset. Giving yourself time to reflect on life and what is really important.

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25/11/2024

18/09/2024

Living with chronic pain

Coping with Chronic Pain: Strategies for finding relief and improving quality of life Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide and can profoundly impact daily life. Unlike acute pain, whic…

23/04/2024

A therapists personal journey of loss

A therapist’s personal journey Over the past 2 and a half years, my partner and I have lost a parent each and 2 dogs. The pain we have experienced is like nothing we have seen before. As we are bot…

09/04/2024

Do you know any teachers who are struggling? I can help.

The Silent Struggle: Unveiling the Stress Epidemic Among UK Teachers Teaching has long been hailed as one of the noblest professions, shaping young minds and laying the foundation for a brighter fu…

26/03/2024

I have just written a review of Haus of Hounds Droitwich and the results of Coco getting his first teeth cleaning session. Take a look:https://vwjcounselling.com/2024/03/26/dog-grooming-at-haus-of-hounds-droitwich-review/

13/03/2024

So many teenagers are struggling. Find out how I can help.
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