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Welcome to Your Guide to Counselling and Wellbeing


This blog offers clear, practical information about counselling and therapy. You’ll find guidance on choosing the right counsellor, what happens during sessions, and why people reach out for support. The aim is to make counselling approachable and reassuring, helping you explore your options with confidence.

The blog provides insights into common emotional and mental health challenges and provides reliable, easy-to-understand information about counselling and related topics. Whether you’re looking for in-person counselling in Andover or online counselling across the UK, the content is designed to keep you informed and supported as you explore your next steps.

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How Often Are Counselling Sessions?

How often are counselling sessions? The question of how often sessions will be comes up every time I speak to or meet...
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6 Things to Expect from Counselling Sessions

1. Do not expect to become friends with your counsellor Whilst you will often share some very personal and private...
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What Happens in a Counselling Session?

Attending your first counselling session can be daunting. It can often bring up all kinds of thoughts and feelings. When...
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How to Choose the Right Counsellor

It can be a very daunting prospect taking the step to contact a counsellor. For some people it can take many months of...
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Why People Go to Counselling

There seems to be a misconception that counselling is only for those who are suffering with a mental health problem such...