Life can be unpredictable. At times, it feels like the weight of the world is pressing down on us. We all face moments when our minds feel overwhelmed, and our emotions become difficult to manage. These experiences are part of the human condition, but when they persist, they can affect our daily lives and wellbeing. Understanding common mental health struggles is the first step towards finding relief and regaining control. Recognising Common Mental Health Struggles Many peopl

Christmas and the New Year are often described as a time of joy, connection, and celebration. Yet in my work at Enestee Counselling+ , I regularly hear a different story. For many people, this period brings heightened anxiety, low mood, loneliness, or a quiet sense of “not measuring up”. One of the biggest contributors to this emotional strain is the pressure to compare our own lives to what we see around us — particularly on social media. Whether you’re spending the festive

Why We Get “Too Clingy” or “Too Distant” in Relationships R elationships don’t fall apart because two people don’t care about each other.More often, they falter because two nervous systems are trying to protect themselves in different ways . In my counselling work at Enestee Counselling+ , supporting individuals and couples across Greenfield, Holywell, Flint, Mold, Denbigh and wider North East Wales , I regularly see how attachment patterns shape communication, conflict, inti