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Mental Health Dilemma in 2025: A Call to Action
Mental health has evolved into one of our most urgent challenges. Around the world, millions face long waiting lists, reduced funding, and overwhelming stress.
Ian Smith
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The Intrusive Grip of Anxiety and stress in life: Exploring its Debilitating Effects and Pathways to Coping and Healing
Anxiety and you... read and understand how Anxiety can impact your life
Ian Smith
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6 Tips for Helping Your Child Overcome School Anxiety-Based Avoidance
School Anxiety-Based Avoidance is an incredibly challenging issue that many young people face.
Ian Smith
Nov 4, 20244 min read
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Unveiling the Hidden Transformative Power of Counselling: A Journey for Adults and Young People
Whether you're dealing with adult responsibilities or the complex emotions of adolescence, the benefits of counselling can be life-changing.
Wellbeing Practice
Oct 25, 20243 min read
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Anxiety - The good - The bad - The ugly
anxiety—the rollercoaster ride of emotions that takes you from the highest peaks of excitement to the lowest depths of despair, all in the s
Ian Smith
Oct 11, 20244 min read
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Counselling for Young People with School Anxiety
Counselling School Anxiety
Ian Smith
Sep 3, 20242 min read
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Generalised Anxiety Disorder, or GAD,
Discover how Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) affects everyday life and learn effective ways to manage it.
Ian Smith
Jul 30, 20242 min read
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Explore the therapeutic approaches to support through Menopause.
Menopause can trigger notable physical and psychological changes that impact women's mental health. Here we explore the therapeutic...
Ian Smith
Jun 25, 20244 min read
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How to Untangle Your Anxiety: Jess's Journey to Inner Peace
Jess confronts her anxiety. Follow her journey and learn how counselling can help you untangle your anxiety.
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Apr 27, 20242 min read
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#6 April Anxiety series - Nurturing Women Through Menopause: The Vital Role of Counselling
Nurturing Women Through Menopause: The Vital Role of Counselling
Ian Smith
Apr 19, 20244 min read
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#5 in our April Anxiety series - Does Alex sound familiar to you
Discover Alex's journey of overcoming anxiety and finding resilience with the help of therapy. Learn how counselling can help you.
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Apr 12, 20242 min read
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"Understanding Anxiety: How to Cope with the Ever-Present Spectre"
Anxiety is an ever-present spectre in the realm of mental health, casting its shadow across the lives of many. Its manifestations are...
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Feb 21, 20242 min read
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A Guide for UK Parents on Understanding and Addressing Self harm in children
Nurturing Through Challenges: A Guide for UK Parents on Understanding and Addressing Children's Self-Harm Introduction: Parenting in...
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Feb 16, 20242 min read
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Coping with Anxiety: A Guide for Kids and Teens.
Anxiety is a feeling everyone has sometimes. It's like having a little worried voice inside you. But don't worry! This guide will help...
Ian Smith
Aug 21, 20232 min read
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Change "your" World with CREATIVE THERAPY, Counselling Dorset .
CREATIVE THERAPY Counselling Dorset is a powerful method that blends psychological techniques with the creative process to promote self
Ian Smith
May 14, 20232 min read
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Remembering Queen Elizabeth II
This week has seen a huge and historical change. The passing of the late Queen Elizabeth II was announced on Thursday 8th September. This...
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Sep 10, 20221 min read
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Self-Awareness - coping with Anxiety, building Confidence and Resilience.
Self Awareness from Dorset's Counselling Service - Wellbeing Practiced - Poundbury - Dorchester and Wimborne
Ian Smith
Sep 7, 20223 min read
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10 Tips coping with Unhelpful Thinking - Thoughts can be cruel causing anxiety - build resilience.
Download this worksheet here: The Objective of this article is aimed at helping you on the path to effective problem-solving when...
Ian Smith
Jul 4, 20224 min read
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Stress into Burnout - The curve from Symptoms to Recovery
Burnout - A brief guide to Prevention and Treatment What is burnout? “Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion...
Ian Smith
Jun 14, 20211 min read
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