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Doom-scrolling: How Losing Ourselves Online Affects Our Wellbeing and Relationships
Do You Lose Hours Online? Have you ever sat down to check your phone for “just a moment” and suddenly realised an hour has disappeared? Many of my clients describe this exact experience. What starts as a quick check turns into endless scrolling, leaving them feeling drained, anxious, and disconnected. This pattern is known as doom-scrolling. It affects: self-esteem anxiety and low mood motivation and energy relationships In this blog, I’ll explain why doom-scrolling happens, how it works like a dopamine thief, and how counselling in Haslemere, Farnham or online can help you break the cycle. What Is Doom-scrolling? Doom-scrolling […]
Why Social Media Makes You Feel Incomplete | Counselling Insights
Why Does Everyone Online Think You’re Missing Something? It’s hard not to notice a familiar, almost predictable message circulating through much of what we see online. Whether it’s wellness advice, motivational quotes, or self-help reels, the implication is always the same: You’re doing life wrong—but don’t worry, I can fix that for you. This message […]
When Love becomes a Cage
Co-dependency in Relationships: What It Is, Why It’s Unhealthy, and How to Break Free ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Introduction: When Love Becomes a Cage Most people want to love and be loved. But sometimes, what looks like love is really a loop—an unhealthy cycle where one person’s needs eclipse everything else. That’s co-dependency. It doesn’t start with bad […]
Breaking the Silence: Supporting Men Through Family and Life Pressures
The Weight of Expectations: A Message to Men Struggling with Family Pressures Life can feel like a relentless balancing act, particularly for men who find themselves juggling multiple roles within their family dynamic. Whether you are the main earner, navigating a strained relationship, managing financial insecurity, or co-parenting children across blended families, the weight of […]
Navigating Relationship Endings
Navigating Relationship Endings: How a Counsellor Can Help You Find Your Path Life has a way of presenting us with challenges we never anticipated. For many, the end of a relationship or divorce can feel like one of life’s most overwhelming and disorienting experiences. Whether you’re contemplating a break-up, facing the sudden end of a […]
Understanding Dopamine
Understanding Dopamine: Striking Balance in the Modern Age In the ever-evolving landscape of modern neuroscience, few topics captivate as much attention as dopamine—a neurotransmitter often dubbed the "pleasure molecule." This small but mighty chemical plays a significant role in shaping human behaviour, motivation, and emotional wellbeing. Dr Anna Lembke’s groundbreaking book, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance […]
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