Anxiety is common—and treatable. Whether you’re dealing with sudden panic spikes, social jitters, health worries, or a constant background hum, evidence-based help is available. Working with a qualified therapist...
What is walk-and-talk therapy? Walk-and-talk is a standard counselling session held outdoors at a comfortable, conversational pace. The goals are the same as indoors—managing anxiety, easing low mood, improving...
Couples counselling helps you move from stuck patterns—blame, stonewalling, talking in circles—to clearer conversations, fair boundaries and practical repairs you can repeat at home. With a structured process, tools...
Narcissistic mothers often present as loving, attentive, or self-sacrificing to the outside world — yet behind closed doors, their children experience a different reality. Common traits include: Growing up...
When we speak about the damage caused by a narcissistic mother, our focus often — and understandably — turns to her manipulation, emotional control, and lack of empathy. But...
Why stress wrecks your sleep rhythm Stress and poor sleep fuel each other. When your brain perceives threat—deadlines, family worries, financial pressures—it releases stress hormones (adrenaline, cortisol). Those signal...
Living with a chronic illness is not only a physical journey but also an emotional and social one. While the medical challenges are often well recognised, one of the...
Cornwall’s stunning coastline is one of its greatest treasures — attracting residents, visitors, and artists alike. Yet for those living close to the shore, rapid coastal changes and erosion...
PTSD is often spoken about in terms of its emotional and psychological impact — flashbacks, nightmares, and anxiety. However, research shows that trauma also leaves a deep imprint on...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is widely recognised, but there’s a lesser-known condition that can be even more complex to live with — Complex PTSD (C-PTSD). In Cornwall, therapists are...