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In therapy, one of the most common experiences people bring isn’t a dramatic confession — it’s a quiet confusion: “I don’t know why I do this.” “I keep repeating the same patterns.” “As soon as someone gets close, something in me pulls away.” Many people — of all genders — long for closeness yet find themselves withdrawing, shutting down, or feeling overwhelmed when intimacy deepens. When we slow things down in counselling, we often discover that what’s being activated is the

The phrase “midlife crisis” is one we hear often. It’s usually said with a smile or a raised eyebrow. Someone reaches their forties, fifties or sixties, buys a new car, motorcycle, changes career, ends a relationship, starts prioritising their health, or distances themselves from certain friendships — and the label quickly appears. “Ah, they’re having a midlife crisis.” But from a counselling perspective, I often wonder whether this phrase misses something important. What if

Burnout is no longer a fringe issue — it’s becoming woven into the fabric of working life in the UK. Many people are working longer hours, carrying heavier responsibilities, and feeling pressure to stay constantly available. Yet despite all this effort, productivity is falling, stress is rising, and people are struggling to find balance. From a counselling perspective, this isn’t simply a workplace trend. It’s a human story — one that affects our emotional wellbeing, our rela