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If you’re thinking about starting counselling in Basingstoke , the very first session can feel like the biggest step. Walking through...

Let’s be honest – most of us struggle with self esteem from time to time. It's completely normal. But when those negative feelings about...

One of the most important things I want my clients to know is this: change doesn’t happen in a straight line, and that’s completely okay....

Therapy can be life-changing. It can help you understand yourself more deeply, process pain, and build a more grounded, fulfilling life....

All too often in my practice, I often meet people who feel anxious, low, overwhelmed, and deeply confused about why. They’re trying...

Hi, I’m Annie – and if you’re new here, welcome. I offer counselling in Basingstoke, and one of the most common things I hear from new...

As a counsellor based in Basingstoke – I wanted to share a few things with you about what it's really like to be in the counselling...

Whether you’re just exploring the idea of counselling or already on your journey, I wanted to share a little something that often comes...

Let’s be honest, we’ve all heard how “good communication is the key to everything,” haven’t we? Whether it’s with your partner, your...

I see it all the time in my counselling work with young people and adults alike — the quiet pressure to be a certain type of smart . You...

I thought I’d take a moment to share some of the big lessons I learned during my counselling training. Whether you’re considering...

As we move into the warmer months, many of us look forward to longer days, sunshine, and a sense of renewal. The arrival of spring and...

As an integrative counsellor, I believe in the power of using a wide range of therapeutic approaches to meet each individual’s unique...

Have you ever heard the phrase, “You need to heal your inner child”? It can sound a little abstract or even a bit intimidating at first,...

I want to talk to you about something I’m sure many of us can relate to: perfectionism . I’m going to be real with you here—perfectionism...

If you’re reading this, you might be curious about why you react a certain way in certain situations or how to communicate better with...

Ever feel like you’re just pretending  to be good at something, even though you’ve put in all the work and have the experience to back it...

If you’ve ever found yourself caught up in a spiral of anxious thoughts, you’ll know just how overwhelming it can be. One minute,...

Today, I want to talk about something that often comes up in therapy with my clients: self-compassion . Now, I know the term might sound...

What is Stress? Stress is our body's natural reaction to life's challenges. Whether it’s deadlines at work, a busy schedule, or an...