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I recently came to the end of a counselling session and my client looked at their phone on the way out. They held up the screen to show me how many notifications they had had since coming into the session. It was anxiety inducing - there were dozens in only 50...

Looking after your Mental Health. Working, cooking, working out, and taking care of the family are just a few of the things that we do every day, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. It can feel impossible to mark everything off your to-do list, especially if you’re...

Essential Self Care Guide It can be easy to let go of a healthy self care routine. Life can get in the way. So, when you are feeling overwhelmed it's not a bad idea to check in with yourself. The foundations of good physical and mental health are based on our ability...

Couples Counselling Many couples go through phases in their relationship when they have conflicts that are difficult to resolve or even talk about. Relationship Counselling provides a safe space in which you and your partner discuss what’s on your mind with the...

Some days you can wake up and just want to stay in bed as you really can’t get motivated for the day. We have all been there. Really - all of us. Maybe work is getting to you. Or relationships in your life not going to well. It can all feel too much and get on top of...

Relationship Counselling is an umbrella term that covers both couples and family counselling. Couples counselling can help when communication between two people has become difficult or has even broken down. Counselling can help you listen and hear each other in a safe...

Feeling burnt out seems inevitable with the hustle culture on the rise and society’s expectation that we should be working all the time. The term burn out seems more appropriate than ever for today’s generation. Juggling work, study, and relationships, we can begin to...

Serendipity has a wide and diverse range of student clients and student self care is something we encourage. Students are a client group we love working with. We understand the issues uni and college life can bring and offer counselling to listen and understand how...

One of the main roles of a counsellor is to improve a client’s emotional well-being. When counselling an individual, 3 key questions are often raised: Is your diet nutritious and balanced? Are you getting enough sleep? And are you regularly exercising? All 3 factors contribute to good health.

Associate Counsellor Canse Karatas talks us through What is Counselling? A common misconception of a counsellor is that we just sit there and listen. Therefore, when the word is used people often visualise a cosy looking room with a sofa and incense burning. A client...