The Things I Didn't Want to Hear

The Things I Didn't Want to Hear

Published on: 01/11/2026

Therapy isn’t always about hearing what we want to hear. I share how being gently challenged in therapy helped me understand myself and make lasting changes.

Why do I feel guilty when I put myself first?

Why do I feel guilty when I put myself first?

Published on: 28/10/2026

Struggle to say no or feel guilty putting yourself first? Explore how childhood experiences shape people-pleasing, boundaries and your relationships today with Kathy King.

“But nothing bad happened in my childhood”

“But nothing bad happened in my childhood”

Published on: 27/09/2026

Nothing bad happened in your childhood, so why do you struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing or low self-esteem? Explore how early experiences can shape us.

I used to cope. Why does everything feel harder now?

I used to cope. Why does everything feel harder now?

Published on: 18/09/2026

Feeling less resilient, more anxious or overwhelmed? Explore why coping can become harder over time and how counselling can help you understand why.

Why can small things trigger such big emotions?

Why can small things trigger such big emotions?

Published on: 26/08/2026

Why do small things trigger such big emotions? Discover how past experiences shape your emotional reactions and how counselling can help

You don't have to wait until things fall apart to ask for support

You don't have to wait until things fall apart to ask for support

Published on: 16/08/2026

Some people worry that their problems are big enough for counselling. I believe that anything that's upsetting your well being or that feels 'wrong' or different to you, is worth exploring. Before it becomes overwhelming.

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