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Supporting Mental Health in Busy London Lives

Supporting Mental Health in Busy London Lives

by Marina Sabolova | Dec 5, 2025 | Corporate Wellbeing, Family Wellbeing, Mental Health

Living and working in London can be exciting, full of opportunities, activity and connection. But it can also feel overwhelming at times — the long days, fast pace, and pressure to stay “switched on” can quietly affect our emotional wellbeing. Many people don’t...
When Words Hurt: Rethinking How We Respond to Young People

When Words Hurt: Rethinking How We Respond to Young People

by Marina Sabolova | Jul 8, 2025 | Family Wellbeing

As a counsellor working closely with young people, I’ve come to notice a recurring theme that deeply concerns me — how the way we speak to children and the systems we enforce around them can unintentionally cause harm. Whether it’s a well-meaning teacher trying to...
When Listening Feels Heavy: What to Do When People Overshare

When Listening Feels Heavy: What to Do When People Overshare

by Marina Sabolova | Jun 5, 2025 | Mental Health

We often pride ourselves on being good listeners. Whether it’s friends, clients, colleagues, or even strangers—we’re the ones who nod, hold space, and quietly absorb what others bring to us. But what happens when someone shares something deeply personal, intense, or...
When Life Doesn’t Happen the Way You Want It To

When Life Doesn’t Happen the Way You Want It To

by Marina Sabolova | May 30, 2025 | Mental Health

Have you ever found yourself yearning for something—anything—and it just doesn’t happen? Maybe it’s a relationship, a job, a breakthrough, a sign, a shift, or simply a feeling that you’re on the right path. You watch others move forward, seemingly ticking boxes one...
When Life Doesn’t Happen the Way You Want It To

“You’re Not My Priority”—The Hidden Hurt Behind Certain Boundaries

by Marina Sabolova | May 11, 2025 | Mental Health

We talk a lot these days about setting healthy boundaries, and rightly so. Boundaries protect our time, our energy, our mental space. They help us stay grounded in what matters most. But like any powerful tool, they can also cut deep—especially when they’re used...
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