DLD Counselling

15/01/2026

January can feel oddly heavy.

Not dramatic.
Not a crisis.
Just… quiet pressure.

The rush of December stops, real life kicks back in, and suddenly there’s this sense that you should be motivated, refreshed, back on track, even when you’re not.

I wrote this article because I see it a lot.

People thinking something’s wrong with them, when actually January is just doing what January does.

If this month has felt harder than expected, you’re not failing and you’re not alone.

You can read the article here 👇

If it resonates and you think it might help someone else, feel free to share it 🤍
And if you’re curious about how I work or want to find out more, my website’s is www.dldcounselling.co.uk

https://shorturl.at/ba24A

January can bring quiet pressure to change. Explore why expectations make change harder – and how a kinder, more realistic approach can help.

08/01/2026

🚨 Burnout rarely starts with someone saying “I can’t cope.”

More often it shows up as:
• Output dropping despite longer hours
• Friction between colleagues
• A rise in “mystery” sick days

These are early warning signs. Left alone, they hit performance, retention, and culture.
✅ Good leaders act early: normalise check-ins, protect boundaries, and make it easy to ask for help.

👉 In your workplace, are these signs spotted early or only once it’s a crisis?

I support professionals and organisations with stress and mental health. Online anywhere, or face-to-face in West Malling. Book a free 30-minute intro: https://lnkd.in/egrivPtj

05/01/2026

Some days, anxiety creeps in quietly — other times it crashes in and takes over.

If that sounds familiar, here are a few things that might help:

✨ Breathe with purpose – Try this: in for 4, hold for 4, out for 4, hold for 4. Repeat a few times. Your body can’t stay in panic mode while you're breathing slowly.

📝 Name it to tame it – Writing down your worries can help get them out of your head and into perspective.

🎧 Use music to reset – A song tied to a happy memory can instantly shift your mood. Keep one on standby for when the spiral starts.

You don’t have to face anxiety alone. Talking it through in therapy can help you find calmer ground, step by step.

💻 I’ve shared more at www.dldcounselling.co.uk if you're curious about how I work.

01/01/2026

As we step into 2026, a quiet reminder.

If you spend the year constantly looking in the rear-view mirror, replaying what went wrong, what you wish you’d handled differently, or what can’t be changed.

You may miss what’s right in front of you!

The year ahead won’t arrive all at once.
It shows up in small moments, new choices, and opportunities that aren’t always obvious straight away.

Learning from the past matters.
Living in it can keep you stuck.

Here’s to looking ahead to 2026, without putting unnecessary pressure on yourself, and focusing on the potential in front of you.

Darrel

🌐 https://www.dldcounselling.co.uk

📅 https://www.dldcounselling.co.uk/get-started/

31/12/2025

Don't spend the next year regretting things you can't change ... Do something every day that takes you one step closer to something new that makes you smile - to all my family, friends and random nice people that have made me smile in 2025 just want to wish you all an amazing 2026 and hope to see you soon ###

31/12/2025

Online counselling to help you make sense of what’s going on.

Life doesn’t always fall apart in obvious ways.
Sometimes it’s stress or anxiety.
Sometimes it’s feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
Sometimes it’s just knowing something isn’t quite right.

I offer online counselling across the UK, providing a calm, confidential space to reflect, process, and move forward at your own pace.

If you’re considering counselling, I offer a free 30-minute introductory call.
It’s a relaxed, no-obligation conversation to ask questions and see whether I’m the right fit for you.

🗣️ Online sessions available nationwide
🔗 Book here: https://www.dldcounselling.co.uk/get-started/

🔍 View my professional profile on Counselling Directory:
https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/darrel-linehan-dumont

Self Referral Page: Start your therapy journey with a free initial session to explore your needs and goals.

30/12/2025

✨ Face-to-face counselling in West Malling ✨

I offer in-person counselling sessions at Chapter House, West Malling, alongside my online work 💬

For some people, meeting face to face and having a dedicated space away from home can make it easier to talk things through. If you’ve been considering counselling, or you’re unsure whether it’s the right step for you, I offer a free 30-minute introductory session 🗣️

This is a relaxed, no-obligation conversation and a chance to ask questions, talk about what’s been going on for you, and see whether I’m the right fit 🤝

📅 Find out more or book here:
🔗 https://www.dldcounselling.co.uk/get-started/

📍 You can also find me listed on the Chapter House website:
🔗 https://chapterhouse.org.uk/practioner/darrel-linehan-dumont-prof-dip-psy-c-2/

🙏 If you know someone locally who might benefit from face-to-face counselling, feel free to like or share.

Self Referral Page: Start your therapy journey with a free initial session to explore your needs and goals.

08/11/2025

🚨 Burnout rarely starts with someone saying “I can’t cope.”

More often it shows up as:
• Output dropping despite longer hours
• Friction between colleagues
• A rise in “mystery” sick days

These are early warning signs. Left alone, they hit performance, retention, and culture.
✅ Good leaders act early: normalise check-ins, protect boundaries, and make it easy to ask for help.

👉 In your workplace, are these signs spotted early — or only once it’s a crisis?

I support professionals and organisations with stress and mental health. Online anywhere, or face-to-face in West Malling. Book a free 30-minute intro: https://lnkd.in/egrivPtj

16/10/2025

Does anxiety mess with your day?
Do you ever feel stuck in a rut you can’t shift?
Looking for something simple that might steady you when it spikes?

Here’s a tool that’s helped a lot of people I work with — the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding:

👀 5 things you can see
✋ 4 things you can touch
👂 3 things you can hear
👃 2 things you can smell
👅 1 thing you can taste

It pulls your attention out of racing thoughts and back into the present. Not a magic fix, but a practical first step - and it takes 60 seconds.

Why not give it a go next time things feel overwhelming?
💬 If you’ve tried this, did it help - or do you have another go-to?