Having a Stressful Summer? Here are some ways to feel calmer and support your nervous system from Emmylou Seaman a Trauma Therapist in America. • Humming or singing any song you like: This activates the vagus nerve – which helps us rest and reduces stress responses in us• Spending time […]
Taylor Swift has captivated audiences for nearly two decades, not only with her music but also with her honest storytelling about love, heartbreak, healing, and personal growth. Her journey offers valuable lessons about healthy relationships and emotional resilience. Real Life Emotions From the beginning of her career, Taylor Swift has […]
Few dating topics spark debate quite like the question of who should pay on a first date. Ask around and you’ll quickly discover there is no universal rule. Some people believe splitting the bill is the fairest approach. Others think the person who initiated the date should cover the cost. […]
Practice dating is the intentional act of going on dates to gain experience, learn about yourself, and improve your ability to connect with others. The goal is not to lead people on or treat relationships casually. Instead, it is about approaching dating as a learning process while being honest about […]
We are coming to the end of Mental Health Awareness Week. Mental Health Awareness Week is an important time to raise awareness about mental wellbeing and encourage open conversations about mental health. It highlights the importance of looking after our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing, while also reducing the stigma […]
Many of us may think about grief and loss as around someone close to us passing away. This is of course extremely sad – but grief can apply to lots of different areas. It could be the loss of a relationship, a job, a role that you once had – […]
As AI becomes more integrated into our daily lives, it’s natural to wonder whether it can replace human support systems like counselling. While AI can offer quick answers, emotional check-ins, and even simulated conversations, it cannot replicate the depth and authenticity of human connection. Counselling, at its core, is built […]
Every year, Mother’s Day arrives wrapped in flowers, pastel cards, and heartfelt tributes across social media. It’s presented as a simple, universal celebration of love and gratitude. But for many people, the day carries a very different weight. Not everyone has a warm, supportive relationship with their mum. For some, […]
There’s a strange cultural myth around first dates: that they’re supposed to be effortless, sparkling, and full of instant chemistry. Two people meet, conversation flows perfectly, and by the end of the night they both “just know.” It’s a nice story—but for most people, it’s not reality. The truth is […]
There’s a particular kind of fear that can creep in during your middle 30s. It’s quiet at first. Then it gets louder. You look around and notice that some of your friends are partnered, married, pregnant, or planning their second child. One friend in particular seems to have the life […]
In the work of Sue Johnson, conflict between partners is understood less as a problem of poor communication and more as a protest about emotional disconnection. From her Emotionally Focused Therapy perspective, fights often follow a predictable pattern in which one partner pursues (criticising, demanding, escalating) while the other withdraws […]
Using Dating Apps in a healthy way means treating them as a tool – not as a measure of your self worth. Go in with clear intention, realistic expectations and solid boundaries around your time, energy and emotional investment. Take breaks when the swiping starts to feel draining or obsessive […]
Brooklyn Beckham has gone public with serious accusations that his parents prioritised their image and interfered in his personal life, and he says he no longer wants a relationship with them — while David and Victoria have so far stayed mostly quiet and not fully addressed his claim. A familiar […]
Let’s start on the positive! Congratulate yourself for all your achievements in 2025 – even smaller struggles that you made some headway on – for example not eating so much chocolate or getting to work on time. Think about you’ve learned about yourself last year – did you notice when […]
Most of us are under financial pressure – but how does that work for people who are dating? Single people are still dating but now not so much fancy restaurants or cocktail bars. You can still have a good time though but people are now often opting for “infla-dating” (choosing […]
Renée Zellweger unveiled a statue of Bridget Jones this week in Leicester Square. Celebrating the character she played for 20 years on screen. She called the new statue “adorable”, adding: “I think she’s much cuter than me.” Bridget Jones was created in 1996 by author Helen Fielding, and was first […]