Why is therapy different from talking to friends? “Why would I pay for therapy when I can just talk to my mates for free?” Fair question. Honest answer: friends and therapists do completely different jobs, both matter, one cannot replace the other. Here is why. Your friends are biased — and that’s not a bad … Read more
Help Counselling is seeking a Trustee with Clinical experience to help us bridge the gap between our affordable mental health services and the people who need them most. For over 60 years, we’ve been supporting those facing anxiety, stress, and depression. Now, we need your clinical expertise to help shape our strategic growth and ensure … Read more
Have you ever found yourself staring at a counselling website, cursor hovering over the “Book Now” button, only to close the tab because you thought, “My problems aren’t bad enough”? Maybe you aren’t going through a massive life upheaval or a deep mental health crisis. Maybe, on paper, your life is actually going pretty well. … Read more
We are excited to announce that we have joined the partner directory for Fatima’s UK Campaign. This means our therapeutic services are now listed as an available resource for any care-experienced individuals seeking mental health support. Our goal is simply to ensure that those who have been through the care system have a direct, clear … Read more
Are you looking for a Mental Health Job? Help Counselling is expanding its dedicated team! We are seeking a part-time Clinical Assistant to support the clinical management of our rapidly growing service and help shape the next generation of therapeutic talent. If you are passionate about making quality mental health support accessible to everyone, this … Read more
How to prepare for your first therapy session Taking the step to start therapy is a huge deal. But once you actually click “book” or schedule that first appointment, a new wave of anxiety often hits. What actually happens in there? Am I going to have to cry on demand? What if I don’t know … Read more
What is the Window of Tolerance? Have you ever had a day where your window of tolerance is unforgiving, where a minor inconvenience, like spilling your coffee or missing a green light, sent you into a spiral of rage or panic? Or have you ever experienced a highly stressful event and felt absolutely nothing at … Read more
This morning, the Government unveiled a landmark commitment to the 10-Year Mental Health Strategy, a plan designed to transform care across England. As a local charity dedicated to mental well-being, we see this new strategy as a massive win for our community. The message from the Department of Health and Social Care is clear: mental … Read more
A few years ago, the idea of people opening up emotionally to artificial intelligence would have sounded strange. Today, it feels normal. People now vent to AI chatbots after bad days at work. They ask AI for relationship advice, help with anxiety, or simply someone to “talk to” late at night. Some even describe AI … Read more
Vicky Pattison has bravely opened up about her experience with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) on TV this week. She shared how her most difficult moments led her to suicidal ideation, and a desperate struggle to cope with her emotions that made her feel like a stranger to herself. Despite PMDD first being recognised as a clinical disorder by the DSM-5 in 2013, a significant lack of awareness remains regarding its prevalence, severity and life altering impact. Many people are still … Read more