Tunbridge Wells Counselling Blog
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Let’s Start with Love: The Bond That Grounds and Uplifts Us
What if love wasn’t just about romance or chemistry - but about emotional safety, connection, and being truly seen? In this opening post of the Relationship Series, we explore love as a bond that grounds and uplifts us, through the lens of attachment theory and lived experience. Whether you're single, partnered, or somewhere in between, this reflection invites you to consider love as a safe place we return to - and what it takes to keep that bond alive.

Introducing a Series on Relationships
Discover a new blog series on the complexities of relationships - exploring love, intimacy, emotional disconnection, conflict and how couples therapy can help. Through short, digestible posts, each one will invite you to explore a theme, moment, or insight into the everyday struggles and deeper patterns that shape how we connect, disconnect and rebuild - or not.

Is It Getting Better or Worse? A Letter to a Friend (Men's Mental Health)
Men’s mental health is evolving in 2025, with stigma decreasing and resources becoming more accessible. This article explores how societal shifts, tools, and support systems are helping men navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, and societal pressures, offering hope and practical strategies for personal growth.

Merry & Messy: The Holiday Survival Guide to Pressure, Peace and Everything In Between
The holiday season can be overwhelming, with financial stress, family dynamics, and feelings of loneliness or grief. This blog shares 25 practical strategies to help you manage holiday pressures, find balance, and care for yourself with compassion.

Anxiety Counselling and Support
This blog delves into the nature of anxiety, its impact on daily life, and the comprehensive support available at the Tunbridge Wells Counselling Hub. Discover effective treatments, counselling techniques, and self-help strategies to manage anxiety and improve your well-being.

April 24, 2025
Let’s Start with Love: The Bond That Grounds and Uplifts Us
What if love wasn’t just about romance or chemistry - but about emotional safety, connection, and being truly seen? In this opening post of the Relationship Series, we explore love as a bond that grounds and uplifts us, through the lens of attachment theory and lived experience. Whether you're single, partnered, or somewhere in between, this reflection invites you to consider love as a safe place we return to - and what it takes to keep that bond alive.

April 20, 2025
Introducing a Series on Relationships
Discover a new blog series on the complexities of relationships - exploring love, intimacy, emotional disconnection, conflict and how couples therapy can help. Through short, digestible posts, each one will invite you to explore a theme, moment, or insight into the everyday struggles and deeper patterns that shape how we connect, disconnect and rebuild - or not.

April 14, 2025
Flipping the Poem, Flipping the Script: Reclaiming the Inner Voice Beyond the Inner Critic
Through the lens of the poem 'Pretty Ugly', explore the shift in self-perception, quieting the inner critic and reclaiming a kinder, more authentic inner voice.

April 20, 2025
Why Valentine?
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples—love comes in many forms. This blog explores the rise of Galentine’s and Palentine’s Day, celebrating friendships, self-love, and meaningful connections beyond romance.

April 14, 2025
Is It Getting Better or Worse? A Letter to a Friend (Men's Mental Health)
Men’s mental health is evolving in 2025, with stigma decreasing and resources becoming more accessible. This article explores how societal shifts, tools, and support systems are helping men navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, and societal pressures, offering hope and practical strategies for personal growth.

April 14, 2025
Merry & Messy: The Holiday Survival Guide to Pressure, Peace and Everything In Between
The holiday season can be overwhelming, with financial stress, family dynamics, and feelings of loneliness or grief. This blog shares 25 practical strategies to help you manage holiday pressures, find balance, and care for yourself with compassion.

April 14, 2025
Anxiety Counselling and Support
This blog delves into the nature of anxiety, its impact on daily life, and the comprehensive support available at the Tunbridge Wells Counselling Hub. Discover effective treatments, counselling techniques, and self-help strategies to manage anxiety and improve your well-being.