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Mindfulness for Sceptics: What if it isn't B*llocks?
A surprisingly practical way to manage stress, overthinking and emotional overload For a long time, I'll admit that I thought mindfulness was absolutely not for me and scoffed at it as woo-woo b*llocks (sorry!). I had a vague idea that it involved sitting still, breathing in a meaningful way and somehow persuading your mind to stop producing thoughts, which seemed both unlikely and, if I’m honest, slightly irritating. I’m not entirely sure where that scepticism came from: pe
Tracey Langrill
Aug 179 min read


Exam Stress: A Practical Guide for Parents
Back to school tomorrow and feeling the pressure increasing ?
If your young person is struggling with exam stress, this might help.
Tracey Langrill
Apr 146 min read


Why Do I Feel Anxious, Even When Nothing’s Wrong?
Why do I feel anxious for no reason, even when life seems fine? A clear look at what’s happening in your mind and body, and why that constant sense of tension doesn’t just switch off.
Tracey Langrill
Mar 295 min read


The Hidden Cost of High Pressure Jobs: when work stress shows up at home
High pressure work can quietly affect wellbeing and relationships. Partners often notice irritability, withdrawal and exhaustion before the person under pressure does. This blog explores the subtle signs of work-related stress and how counselling can help.
Tracey Langrill
Feb 285 min read


Why Do I Wake Up at 3am? The Psychology Behind Night-Time Anxiety
If you find yourself wide awake at 3am, staring at the ceiling and wondering why your mind won’t switch off, you’re not alone. Many...
Tracey Langrill
Sep 29, 20254 min read


Where Did I Go? Losing (and Finding) Yourself Before and During Menopause
It can creep in gradually or arrive without warning. One day you’re holding everything together – work, family, daily life - and the...
Tracey Langrill
Jul 16, 20257 min read


When Your Child’s Anxiety Becomes Your Own: The Hidden Toll on Parents We Don't Talk About
It can be quietly overwhelming to parent a child who struggles with anxiety; not just because of the questions and fears they bring day...
Tracey Langrill
Jun 14, 20254 min read


I Thought Everyone Felt Like This’: The Quiet Reality of Late-Diagnosed ADHD
Late-diagnosed ADHD has become far more common as our understanding increases (particularly the signs in women, which have been neglected...
Tracey Langrill
Jun 4, 20254 min read


My Dartmoor: Dogs, Wild Skies, and the Right to Breathe
The recent Supreme Court ruling to uphold the right to wild camp on Dartmoor isn’t just a victory for walkers, but for us all.
Tracey Langrill
May 23, 20254 min read
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