5 Mar 2026 | Blog, Burn out, Clear-Clarity Counselling Services, Counselling, Counselling Home-Visits, Depression, Gillingham, Kent, Linda Thompson, Medway Counselling, Mental health, Self Care, Talking therapy, Trauma
Why we sometimes need to slow down and pause life Burnout can hit us when we least expect it. Sometimes we need to pause so that we can move forward. The world we live in is forever busy, “I need to get this done, that done, the otherdone”. The toll this can take on...
27 Jan 2026 | Blog, Counselling, Depression, Emotional Abuse, Empathy, Gillingham, Kent, Private Counselling, Talking therapy
How to recognise feelings of depression and seeking help We all suffer from low mood at times and life events can truly impact how we feel. Theseevents can be related to bereavement, divorce, loneliness, trauma, childhood experiences,stress, redundancy, money problems...
27 Oct 2025 | Blog, Clear-Clarity Counselling Services, Counselling Home-Visits, Divorce Support, Domestic Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Kent, Linda Thompson, Medway Counselling, Talking therapy, Trauma
Gaslighting is a type of psychological manipulation/emotional abuse in which a person (or group) seeks to make someone doubt their own perceptions, and memories. The term “gaslighting” originated from the 1938 play “Gas Light” by Patrick...
29 Jul 2025 | Blog, Clear-Clarity Counselling Services, Counselling, Counselling Home-Visits, Gillingham, Kent, Low Mood, Medway Counselling, Private Counselling, Self Care, Talking therapy
Some days it can feel hard to just ‘get on with things’ so much can get in the way of feeling OK. I struggle with this sometimes, especially if I have a lot on my mind, if I’m too busy, or if I have that awful night’s sleep of tossing and turning! You know the...
31 May 2025 | Blog, Clear-Clarity Counselling Services, Confidence, Counselling, Counselling Home-Visits, Medway Counselling, Self Care, Talking therapy
What is Self-reflection? It is a process that involves looking at our thoughts, feelings, actions, and motivation. Its a way to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves. It’s a skill that can help us to develop and contribute to our personal growth. By reflecting...
24 Mar 2025 | Anxiety, Bereavement, Blog, Clear-Clarity Counselling Services, Counselling, Counselling Home-Visits, Depression, Divorce Support, Gillingham, Kent, Linda Thompson, Medway Counselling, Private Counselling, Talking therapy, Trauma
Online support from Clear-Clarity Counselling Services What is grief and loss? Grief is the natural emotional response to the loss of someone close, such as a family member or friend. It can also occur after a serious illness, a divorce, or other significant losses....