I had spent so long trying to keep everything moving that I didn’t notice how overwhelmed I had become. Having a regular space to talk helped me understand what I needed and practise responding to myself with more patience.

We started counselling because every difficult conversation seemed to end in the same place. Having someone help us slow down and listen made it easier to understand what was underneath the disagreement.

I wasn’t looking for someone to tell me what to do. I needed help sorting through the noise. The sessions gave me room to think clearly and decide on my next steps.

I began to recognise how often I ignored my own limits. We worked on practical ways to pause, set boundaries and make my days feel more manageable.