Every May, Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) invites us to reflect on how we are really coping. It encourages open conversations about mental health, emotional wellbeing, and the importance of seeking support — not only in crisis, but as part of ongoing self-care. At Centaur Counselling , we often see a rise in people reaching out during this time. Mental Health Awareness Week helps many recognise feelings they may have been carrying quietly for months or even years. Mental Health...

April is Stress Awareness Month , an opportunity to pause and reflect on how stress is affecting our mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. While stress is a normal part of life, ongoing or unmanaged stress can take a significant toll — often in ways we do not immediately recognise. At Centaur Counselling , we regularly work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected, unsure whether what they are experiencing is “just stress” or something more. Stress Awareness...

Lately, the weight of the world feels like it’s seeping into everyday life. War. Financial pressure. Worries about health, especially when stories around illnesses like meningitis are so present and hard to ignore. For many, this isn’t just “in the background.” It’s showing up as restless nights, constant worry, tightness in the chest, or that feeling of never quite being able to switch off. I’m seeing more people carrying this quietly, often alone. If this resonates, please know there is...