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
Help Counselling is seeking a Trustee with Marketing and Business development 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 expertise to help us grow our presence. … Read more
For many decades, many believed that neurodivergence, specifically Autism and ADHD – was a predominantly male experience. However, a recent study published in The BMJ (2026) has revealed that by adulthood, the rates of autism are almost identical in men and women. The research tracked millions of individuals in Sweden and found that while boys … Read more
Help Counselling is seeking Community Outreach Volunteers 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 local expertise to help us grow our presence in Kensington & Chelsea, … Read more
The NHS has launched a landmark campaign this week, urging an estimated 9.4 million people in England to come forward for mental health support. With record numbers of adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and PTSD, the message is clear: seek support. NHS England. However, for many, the biggest hurdle isn’t the decision to seek help, it’s the fear of lengthy waiting lists … Read more
Something brought you here today. Perhaps it’s the weight you’ve been carrying alone for too long, or that growing recognition that things need to change. Whatever it is, we want you to know that taking this step matters, and you deserve access to low cost counselling that’s within reach. At Help Counselling, we’ve spent over sixty years helping people just like you access low … Read more