Therapy & Counselling

Separation and divorce can bring grief, uncertainty and emotional upheaval. This article explores coping with relationship breakdown, rebuilding identity and finding support through change.

Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 focuses on the power of action in supporting mental wellbeing. This article explores stress, burnout, workplace mental health and emotional wellbeing, alongside practical ways to support yourself and others through meaningful everyday actions.

Losing a pet can cause deep grief, sadness and emotional pain that is often misunderstood by others. This article explores pet bereavement, the emotional impact of losing a beloved animal companion, and how counselling and support can help you process grief and loss.

Starting therapy for the first time can feel daunting. This guide explains what happens in a first counselling session, what a therapist may ask, how online therapy works, and how to feel more prepared, informed and supported when beginning therapy.

Many men struggle to seek therapy due to stigma, emotional conditioning and pressure to appear strong. This article explores why men resist therapy, the impact on mental health, and how counselling can support stress, anxiety, burnout and emotional wellbeing.

Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’re unsure what to say or how counselling works. This article explores practical ways to get the most out of therapy, build a strong therapeutic relationship and feel more supported throughout the counselling process.

pending time in nature may help reduce stress, anxiety and emotional overwhelm. This article explores the connection between nature and mental wellbeing, including green social prescribing, stress reduction and how outdoor spaces can support emotional health alongside therapy.

Wondering if therapy could help? Learn common signs you may benefit from counselling, including anxiety, low mood, burnout, emotional overwhelm and feeling disconnected from yourself or others.

Online therapy is a flexible and effective way to access mental health support from home. Learn what happens in online counselling, what to expect in your first therapy session, and how online therapy can help with anxiety, depression, stress and emotional wellbeing.

BACP-accredited online counsellor and psychotherapist Paul Madden offers compassionate, confidential therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, workplace stress, relationships and emotional wellbeing across the UK.