Explore the Wise & Kind Counselling Blog

Anybody who has cared for a baby, worked a night shift or clock-watched at 1am knows what a night (or more) without sleep can feel like.

Some people really dread winter, and I have been one of those people. (Except for Christmas! I really love Christmas!)

When stress is chronic and unmanaged, it can become a serious health risk .

When you or your child are struggling and need mental health support, you deserve a competent and well-trained professional.

Going through perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause has been personally challenging and dark at times.

Like fingerprints, a person’s Window of Tolerance is unique and is reflective of the experiences they have gone through.

We are all hardwired to love and need our parents and parental relationships inform every single relationship that we will ever have.

Many ADHD clients have been called lazy, stupid or difficult because of their struggles with time management, completing tasks or motivation but ADHD is not a moral failing.

Many clients come to counselling not understanding what healthy boundaries are, or how to protect them when there is resistance from family, friends, or employers.