Free My Mind Counselling

17/05/2026

Seeing a certified and accredited therapist is crucial for receiving effective mental health treatment. Accredited therapists have undergone rigorous training, adhere to ethical and professional standards, are registered by IACP, and use evidence-based practices. By choosing to see a certified therapist, you can be confident that you are receiving the best possible care for your emotional, mental, and psychological concerns.

12/05/2026

What Causes Burnout?

Burnout is not simply a result of working long hours or juggling too many tasks, though those can play a role. The cynicism, depression, and lethargy characteristic of burnout most often occur when a person is not in control of how a task is carried out, at work or at home, or is asked to take on responsibilities that conflict with their sense of self.

11/05/2026

A lot of people feel depleted right now. That's a challenge on its own—but it's worsened by the fact that far too many of us aren't in touch enough with our mental states to recognize that we've reached our limit.
Maybe it time to make changes.

06/05/2026

From the outside, it can look like avoidance.
From the inside, it can feel like paralysis.

01/05/2026

Burnout can show up in various ways, including mental and physical exhaustion, along with a significant loss of motivation. When you feel burnt out, it’s essentially a warning sign from both our body and mind letting us know that we have to stop and rest.

20/04/2026

Because kindness grows where understanding takes root.
It flourishes when intention meets empathy.
And it transforms not just how others feel — but who you become.

15/03/2026

Mother’s Day can be a beautiful day for some, but for many it can also bring difficult emotions. Today I want to gently check in with those who may find this day particularly hard.

For those who long to be mothers but cannot have children. Those who have experienced miscarriage, infertility, or pregnancy loss.
For those who have lost their mother and carry the ache of that absence. Those whose relationship with their mother was painful or complicated. For those who grew up in care, or without the safety of a nurturing mother figure.
For those who are estranged from their families, or those who mother others quietly, through fostering, caring, mentoring, or simply being a safe place for someone in need.

Days like today can stir grief, loneliness, anger, longing, or memories that feel heavy.

Whatever you are feeling today is valid.You are not alone in how you feel.

12/03/2026

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26/02/2026

26/02/2026

Without boundaries, we may feel overwhelmed, stressed, taken advantage of and/or unable to manage our time and energy effectively. By setting boundaries, we can prioritise our needs, protect our time and energy, and create a healthy balance in life that promotes our overall health and happiness.