At Balanced People we believe in being open about what we do. As part of that we publish regular, helpful Blog posts about looking after your mental wellbeing, CBT and counselling, and anything else we can think of that might be useful!
Blogs
Try a different New Years resolution this time!
"This Year, I Resolve to Become a Zen Master Who Can Relax Without Feeling Guilty." Ah, January. That magical time of year when motivation is...
New Year, new stuff – welcome to 2025
2025 is with us, and you may begin to notice a few changes around here... Firstly, we worked really hard over the festive period to migrate Balanced...
I’m struggling with depression and off work
"Hi Sam I have struggled with anxiety and depression most of my life since the age of 12 I think it was triggered from my parents splitting up. I...
Not everyone likes Christmas and that’s okay
Christmas is often portrayed as a time of joy, cheer, and togetherness. However, for some people, it can be a source of stress, anxiety, and even...
I’m really struggling in my marriage at the moment and I don’t know what to do.
"I’m really struggling in my marriage at the moment and I don’t know what to do. My partner isn’t interested in our marriage, she out all the time...
Anxious children – make sure you avoid these five common mistakes.
When our children suffer with overwhelming anxiety it can be very hard. Their distress causes us distress and our desire is to immediately reduce...
5 mistakes teachers make when beginning a new academic year
I have had the pleasure of being a speaker at many new academic year INSET days. Enthusiastic staff refreshed by the summer holidays (mostly), ready...
I feel really wronged by my husband and am struggling to move on from it…
"A few years ago my husband did something that I thought was unfair and disrespectful to me. He doesn’t see it that way and thinks I am overreacting...
Promoting exercise for positive mental health? Here’s why it’s not inclusive, and it may also be wrong.
Promoting exercise for positive mental health? Here's why it's not inclusive, and it may also be wrong. Let’s be clear. I’m not saying that exercise...
I’m so angry at being wronged and the other person has had no consequences. What can I do?
"I'm so angry at being wronged and the other person has had no consequences. What can I do?" I felt your anger as I was reading this, and to be...