This series tells fictional stories of the counselling journey. Drawn from our counsellors’ extensive experience, this story explores the use of mobile phones in our everyday. Initial meeting Laura came to Relate family counselling as she was worried about Sophia, her 15-year-old daughter. Constant arguments were making their relationship difficult and disrupting family life with… Read more »
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Rethinking Sex: A Journey with Steve & Jen
This series tells fictional stories using made-up names of the journey people experience through counselling. Drawn from our counsellors’ extensive experience every client’s story is unique; what remains the same is our desire to helping you with who you want to be. At the start When Steve & Jen came to sex therapy, they were… Read more »
Top tips for managing panic attacks
Panic attacks are increasingly common. They are also treatable and you can make a full recovery and never have another one. Whilst they can be very frightening they are not dangerous. Some of the things you may experience can be scary but remember these will pass. Panic attack symptoms include: racing heart sweaty hands breathing… Read more »
You are not alone: finding help in the face of suicidal thoughts
Often, when you have suicidal thoughts, you can think “I am alone.” We absolutely recognise how difficult things may be for you at the moment, and you may feel that things will never change, that you can’t tell anyone one what’s going on inside or that it all feels too much to manage. Please remember… Read more »
Mindfulness Resources: Recommended by our counsellors and you
Mindfulness is a great way of understanding and processing our emotions, particularly in times of high pressure, change and intensity – like this Covid-19 pandemic. These resources are a collection of recommendations from our counsellors, trustees and you! If you have a resource you would like to recommend, please get in touch with us on… Read more »
How things change: relationships under construction
I have a ‘postcard’ in my hallway that reads ‘The road to success is always under construction”. I often tell my clients that applies to your relationship too. Most relationships start off lighthearted, full of joy and expectation. We ‘fall in love’ for all sorts of reasons and with that person everything is possible: sharing… Read more »
Don’t feed the fear: Good mental health during coronavirus
Even for those of us who don’t generally struggle with anxiety, this is an anxious time. But there is so much we can do to support our mental health while also following social distancing and isolating guidelines. Fear, worry & anxiety often cause unproductive cycles of thought that spiral out of control. It has… Read more »
Relate Northamptonshire is looking for volunteers
Did you know that volunteering is good for your wellbeing? Volunteers live longer and are healthier Volunteering establishes strong relationships Volunteering is good for society Volunteering gives you a sense of purpose Volunteering can give you the opportunity to: try something new gain experience develop skills improve your career prospects build confidence meet… Read more »
Cycling Mount Snowdon in Support of Relate Northamptonshire
Well Done to Gordon & Adam – they reached the summit on Sunday 28th April in 2 hrs 45 min and descended in just over an hour. Great achievement despite Storm Hannah delaying your ascent! Many thanks from all at Relate Northamptonshire for your support! There’s still time to support them, just visit https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/gordonandadam … Read more »
Funds secured to sustain young people counselling
We and our charity partner Sorted Counselling Services have secured funding to sustain free counselling for young people at the TOKKO youth space, Luton. The successful funding application was through Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation and its Luton Youth Fund programme. In addition, we have secured funds from BBC Children in Need enabling us… Read more »