Talking about stuff in a safe space can really help us feel less overwhelmed, less stressed, and less scared. Talking to a counsellor might be a good idea if you're in one of these situations:

• you’re having a tough time with life

• you've got tricky relationships with family, friends

• you’re in a tough spot and can’t figure out a way to change it

• you’re feeling stressed or anxious

• you’re dealing with difficult feelings of anger or sadness

• you feel like you’re losing control or feeling stuck and you want to find some ways to cope

• you’re coming to terms with a long-term health issue.

Please note that counselling is not an immediate solution for severe distress. If you need urgent professional assistance, please contact your GP, NHS 111 or the emergency services.

The Samaritans are available 24 hours a day - call freephone 116 123.

When life gets tough, chatting with family or friends can really help—but it can be a bit awkward to dig into tricky feelings with people you know, particularly if they're involved. That’s where counselling comes in! It’s a great way to talk about how you feel with someone who’s trained to listen without judging you. It can make it easier to handle your feelings and see things in a new light.

Counselling isn’t about giving you advice. I’m not going to give you the answers or tell you what to do, but I’m here to work with you to help you figure things out. Solutions won't not always be practical, but understanding what you’re going through can definitely make things feel less overwhelming. There are no right or wrong things to talk about, and we can look into whatever feels relevant!