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Why Do I Replay Conversations in My Head? Understanding ADHD, Anxiety and Overthinking
Looking at the reasons we replay conversations and what you can do about it.
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Aug 55 min read


Why Small Things Feel so Big: Understanding Rejection Sensitivity, ADHD and the Fear of Being 'Too Much.'
Why small things can feel overwhelming with ADHD and how counselling can help. Understanding the role and function of Rejection Sensitivity.
cinziaprocter
Aug 36 min read


How Do I Know If I Need Counselling? 10 Signs It Might Be Time to Reach Out
Counselling is not only for people experiencing severe mental health difficulties. It can also provide support during life’s everyday challenges, helping you better understand yourself, navigate difficult emotions, improve relationships and feel more able to cope with whatever life brings.
cinziaprocter
Jul 184 min read


Understanding Low Self-Esteem: Signs, Causes and How Counselling Can Help.
How low self- esteem can show up in your life and how counselling may help.
cinziaprocter
Jul 75 min read


New Year, New You...How's That Going?
(and how does that fit in with boundaries?) January has a way of heralding many new promises...not without some pressure too. Be fitter, thinner, stronger...altogether better. Spend less, look better, revamp your relationship, travel more, worry less. It feels exhausting. However, often behind these 'resolutions' there is actually a desire to feel seen, heard, calm and emotionally connected. So what if the New Year is not so much about doing more...but doing less and being m
cinziaprocter
Feb 114 min read


Alba Counselling and Psychotherapy:What's in a name?
How my counselling practice was named.
cinziaprocter
Sep 29, 20251 min read


Counselling for Anxiety
Most of us know that some level of anxiety is a normal part of life. But knowing that doesn’t make it feel any less uncomfortable. Millions of people search online or reach out to their GP or a therapist each year, hoping to find ways to ease the symptoms. What is Anxiety? Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress or danger. It’s often described as a feeling of unease, apprehension, or fear. While it can sometimes be helpful - for example, keeping us alert in risky sit
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Sep 29, 20252 min read


Counselling for Depression
If you’re living with depression, you’re not alone, and reaching out for support is a brave and important step. Counselling can help you make sense of what you’re going through, find new ways to cope, and move towards a greater sense of balance and wellbeing. Talking therapy, whether online or face to face, makes this support more accessible, offering the chance to talk in a way that fits into your life. What does depression look like? Depression doesn’t always show up in the
cinziaprocter
Sep 29, 20252 min read


What can you expect in your first counselling session?
Some things to expect from your first counselling session
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Sep 29, 20252 min read
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