Many people notice their anxiety intensifies in the evening — especially when they finally try to rest. The day begins to slow down, distractions fade, and the thoughts you’ve pushed aside suddenly become louder. But there are real, physical reasons why anxiety can feel stronger at night. 1. Your brain has fewer distractions During the day, work, conversations, and responsibilities keep your mind occupied.At night, the quiet removes those distractions — so worries rise to th

The world is changing fast, and it’s natural to feel unsettled. From rising costs to global uncertainty, many in Cambridge are feeling the weight of stress and anxiety. This post explores how counselling can help you cope with change and regain balance.

Feeling overwhelmed with studies or daily pressures can take a toll on your mental health. Support groups in Ely provide a safe space to share experiences, reduce stress, and find encouragement from others who understand.

Finding calm after the storm: Counselling in Ely can help you transform anger into understanding and peace. Anger Management Counselling...

Hoarding disorder is more than just collecting or holding onto clutter. For people who experience it, hoarding is linked to emotional distress, difficulty letting go, and a strong attachment to possessions. This can affect daily life, relationships, and health — and often leads to feelings of shame and isolation. In Ely and the surrounding areas, more people are now seeking support for hoarding behaviours. Recognising it as a mental health condition is an important first step

Nowadays social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. Platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter offer us opportunities to connect with loved ones express ourselves and consume a stream of content. However the excessive use of media has been linked to effects on mental health particularly among teenagers and young adults. In this blog post I will delve into how specific aspects of media can have effects on our mental health and overall well being. One s

This past year has been a stressful one for all of us. Between cost of living crisis , work worries, and everyday life, our anxiety levels have all gone through the roof. I definitely started feeling it myself - constantly on edge, trouble sleeping, snapping at loved ones over minor things. The constant unease was too much. So I decided enough was enough – it was time to take action and find a healthy way to get my stress under control. That’s when I rediscovered just how bri

Life is full of challenges and uncertainties that can trigger stress and anxiety. It is completely normal to experience these emotions at...

Stress is a universally experienced phenomenon. It refuses to discriminate, respecting no boundaries or schedules. Whether you're a...

Panic attacks can be profoundly distressing, evoking severe physiological reactions and intense feelings of fear. Despite their...

Introduction Support groups can be a lifeline for people going through difficult times. They offer encouragement, empathy, and the reassurance that you’re not alone. At the same time, individual counselling provides something different — a private space to work through personal challenges at your own pace. Together, support groups and counselling can complement one another, helping you feel supported both in community and one-to-one. What Are Support Groups? Support groups br

As the Covid 19 pandemic continues to unfold it is normal for people to experience different feelings and reaction. Some of those...

If you are suffering from stress and anxiety whether it be work related stress or something else that is occurring in your life, it may...

When you are struggling with depression , anxiety , low mood or other various mental health issues; it can be hard to know who to get help from. You could start by looking at the types of qualifications they have and what they are able to do in practice. Most mental health professionals do very similar things, and to you it won’t feel much different. Professional Counselors, psychotherapists, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psychologists pretty much do the same thing. The

PTSD is a diagnosis given to people who develop a certain set of symptoms after a traumatic event Some symptoms experienced could be...

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) explores the links between thoughts, emotions and behaviour. It is a directive, time-limited,...