by Andrea Bride | Feb 23, 2026 | General
There is a quiet pressure in modern life to be happy. Not just occasionally happy, but the consistently upbeat, positive, grateful, thriving type of happy. Scroll through social media or walk past a bookstore shelf and the message is clear. If you are not feeling... by Andrea Bride | Feb 14, 2026 | General
Most of us move through life assuming that our thoughts are simply reflections of reality. Something happens, we think about it, and those thoughts must be true. But counselling and approaches like Neuro-Linguistic Programming, often called NLP, suggest something... by Andrea Bride | Jan 13, 2026 | General
Are you a New Year’s resolution person?We are now a couple of weeks into the year. How is it going for you? Research suggests that while many people set New Year’s resolutions, a large number abandon them early. In fact, the second Friday in January has been nicknamed... by Andrea Bride | Jan 6, 2026 | Counselling, mental health
Living in a small community can be beautiful. People often know each other by name, the landscape feels familiar, and there is a sense of belonging. At the same time, it can feel incredibly isolating when you are struggling with depression. Many people in rural and... by Andrea Bride | Dec 10, 2025 | General
Feeling stuck is one of the most frustrating human experiences. It creeps in quietly. One day you are moving along in life and the next you realise you have been sitting in the same place, circling the same thoughts and reacting to patterns that keep you small....