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 | 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.... by Andrea Bride | Nov 12, 2025 | General
Do you have a lot on your mind? Like all the time? Is it overwhelming you? Something you can try is to allocate 15 minutes to sit and write down all your worries. This simple practice is called “worry time”. Instead of letting worries interrupt your day or keep you up... by Andrea Bride | Oct 11, 2025 | General
Taking the step to see a counsellor can feel like a big deal. Whether you’ve been thinking about it for a while or something recent has brought you here, it’s completely normal to feel a mix of curiosity, nerves, and even relief. Many people worry about what to expect...