Relationships can be one of the most meaningful parts of life. They can also feel confusing, draining or unexpectedly painful. You might find yourself wondering: Why do I keep ending up in the same dynamic? Why can’t I say what I really feel? Why do I either shut down… or react more strongly than I mean […]
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By Samantha Chater | 12th December 2025. Anxiety can creep into everyday life slowly, until one day you realise it’s been sitting beside you like an unwanted companion. Many people come to counselling for anxiety because they’re exhausted from trying to “just get on with it” while their body and mind feel like they’re stuck
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By Samantha Chater | 11th November 2025. People-pleasing is often dismissed as a harmless habit where being kind, agreeable, the one who keeps everyone else happy. But many people who fall into this pattern carry something heavier underneath: a quiet grief and a fading sense of who they are. This blog post explores why people-pleasing happens,
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