Recent Articles

This is a space for honest, down-to-earth articles about mental health and counselling.

You’ll find posts on things like ADHD, overwhelm, burnout, grief, and what therapy is actually like.

Some of it might help you make sense of what’s going on for you. Some of it might just help you feel a bit less alone in it.

If you’re based in Plymouth and thinking about counselling, you’re welcome to have a look around and get a feel for how I work. There’s no pressure to do anything with it — just take what’s useful.

Message me on WhatsApp

Book a free intro call

Always Stressed? You’re Not Imagining It

Stress doesn’t always show up as a crisis.

More often, it looks like overthinking everything.
Struggling to switch off.
Feeling like you’re constantly catching up, even when you’re doing your best to stay on top of things.

A lot of people are functioning like this every day.[…]

Could I Have ADHD?

There’s a question a lot of people ask themselves:

“Why can’t I just get on with things like everyone else seems to?”

You might find yourself putting things off, struggling to start tasks, or only getting things done at the very last minute. […]

Why Do I Get Stuck?

You know what you need to do. It’s not even that complicated. But you sit there, thinking about starting, and somehow an hour just disappears.[…]

Thinking About Counselling, But Not Sure Where to Start?

You might have had the thought quietly sitting in the background for a while: Maybe I should talk to someone.

Then just as quickly, another thought follows: But what would I even say?[…]

Why Do I Keep People‑Pleasing?

If you’re exhausted from always putting other people first, you’re not alone. This article explores why people‑pleasing happens and how counselling can help you find balance again.[…]

Understanding ADHD in Women

Many women move through life feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or like they’re constantly playing catch-up. They may look like they’re coping on the outside, but inside it can feel busy, heavy, and hard to keep up.[…]

How to Find a Counsellor in Plymouth

If you’re trying to find a counsellor in Plymouth, you may already be carrying more than most people realise.

Perhaps you’ve been feeling anxious for a while. Maybe you’re exhausted from holding everything together, or you’ve reached a point where you’re no longer sure how to keep going in the way you always have. […]

People-Pleasing Counselling in Plymouth: When Being Nice Is Exhausting

Most people think people-pleasing is simply about being kind.

But if you’ve ever agreed to something you didn’t want to do, worried for hours that someone might be upset with you, or found yourself putting everyone else’s needs before your own, you’ll know it’s often much more complicated than that.

People-pleasing can look positive from the outside. You might be the person others rely on.

Private Counselling or NHS Therapy: Which Is Right for You?

You finally did the hard thing. You sat in your GP’s office, found the words, and asked for help. They were
kind, they listened, and then they told you you’d been added to a waiting list. That was weeks ago. Maybe
months. And in the meantime, life hasn’t paused to wait with you.