Depression & Low Mood

Ore Oduba’s decision to speak openly about his long struggle with pornography highlights the shame, secrecy and emotional patterns that can sit behind compulsive porn use. This article explores when porn stops feeling like a choice and how counselling may help.

This World Suicide Prevention Day, Paul Madden reflects on Ben West’s story and the importance of staying, speaking and reaching for support. If life feels unbearable right now, you do not have to face it alone.

This World Suicide Prevention Day, the message is simple: we need to talk about suicide. You do not have to be a therapist to ask someone how they really are, listen without judgement and help them take the next step towards support.

Imposter syndrome can make capable people feel like frauds. Learn why self-doubt often signals growth — and how therapy can help you build confidence and resilience.

When your partner is diagnosed with cancer, the emotional impact can affect you too. Fear, uncertainty, guilt, exhaustion and changes in intimacy or everyday roles can place significant pressure on a relationship. This article explores the often-overlooked experience of supporting someone you love through cancer and why partners and carers may need support of their own.

Heatwaves, wildfires and extreme weather can make climate change feel much closer to home. For some, this can lead to climate anxiety or eco-anxiety, bringing feelings of fear, uncertainty, guilt and powerlessness. This blog explores why climate change can affect our mental health, how worry can become difficult to switch off, and how we can care about the future without allowing anxiety to overwhelm the present.

The first year after losing someone can bring painful reminders, anniversaries and emotional milestones. This article explores grief, bereavement and gentle ways to navigate the “year of firsts” after loss.

Could 26 minutes of rest make a difference to how you feel? The NASA nap offers a simple reminder that sometimes supporting our wellbeing isn’t about doing more. It’s about giving ourselves permission to stop, switch off and rest.

Fame can bring success, opportunity and recognition, but life in the public eye can also bring pressure, scrutiny and a loss of privacy. I explore the two sides of fame, identity and mental health, and why having a confidential space where you can simply be yourself can matter.

Black-and-white portrait of Irish musician Glen Hansard, captured in a reflective moment, symbolising remembrance, public grief, and the enduring impact of his music and legacy.

Suicide among UK men remains a growing mental health crisis. This article explores male depression, emotional suppression, suicide prevention, warning signs and why early support can save lives.

Farmers mental health is under growing pressure from isolation, stress and financial uncertainty. Explore rural mental health, farming stress and why early support matters.

Male loneliness is more common than many people realise. While men may appear to be coping on the surface, feelings of disconnection often remain hidden. This article explores why so many men experience loneliness in silence, the impact on mental health, and how meaningful connection can help.

Men's mental health and relationships are deeply connected. Discover how communication, emotional intimacy, isolation, and relationship challenges can affect wellbeing and learn how stronger connections can support better mental health.

Recognising the signs of poor mental health in men can make a real difference. Learn how irritability, anger, withdrawal, sleep problems, and increased alcohol use may indicate someone is struggling.

Loneliness and being alone are often mistaken for the same thing, but they are very different experiences. In this article, we explore the difference between loneliness vs being alone, why you can feel lonely even when surrounded by others, and how understanding this distinction can support emotional wellbeing and meaningful connection.

Men's Health Week 2026 highlights the importance of men's mental health. Discover how counselling can help men manage stress, anxiety, and life's challenges.

Feeling emotionally empty does not always mean crisis. Sometimes it reflects burnout, emotional suppression, hidden depression, or losing connection with yourself over time.

Depression does not always look like obvious sadness. For many people, it feels more like emotional numbness, exhaustion, irritability, or quietly struggling through daily life.

Depression does not always look like obvious sadness. This article explores common signs of depression, emotional numbness, low mood, and when it may help to seek support.