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The Quiet Power of Humility in Relationships
Humility is often misunderstood as weakness or self-doubt, but in truth, it’s one of the greatest strengths we can cultivate—especially within our relationships. It allows us to step out of the constant need to be right, to prove, or to defend, and instead, to meet both ourselves and others with openness and curiosity. When we approach life with humility, we recognise that we don’t have all the answers. This simple awareness creates space for learning and growth. In relations

Lyn Lainchbury
Nov 62 min read
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When Staying Strong Becomes Too Much
Beneath a calm exterior, there can be exhaustion, worry, and a quiet longing for someone else to see the real struggle.

Lyn Lainchbury
Oct 82 min read
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Seasonal Mood Shifts: Adjusting to the Longer Nights of Autumn
As autumn arrives, many experience unexpected mood shifts. Shorter days disrupt our circadian rhythms, reducing serotonin and increasing melatonin production, leaving us feeling low and sluggish. For some, this develops into Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Beyond biology, autumn's symbolism of endings can trigger nostalgia and anxiety. Combat these changes with outdoor time, light therapy, exercise, and structured routines.

Lyn Lainchbury
Sep 72 min read
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Understanding Impulsivity: Making Space for Change
Discover how to understand and manage impulsivity with mindfulness and self-awareness. Learn strategies to create calmer, more thoughtful responses in daily life.

Lyn Lainchbury
Aug 22 min read
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Addiction: It's Not a Choice, it’s a Challenge Worth Understanding
What starts as a coping strategy for emotional pain, anxiety, or disconnection can quickly become an entrapment.

Lyn Lainchbury
Jul 92 min read
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How Knowing Your Attachment Style Can Help You Build Healthier, More Fulfilling Relationships
Understanding your attachment style helps you pause and reflect, rather than falling into reactive patterns that sabotage closeness.

Lyn Lainchbury
Jun 42 min read
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Creating a Safe Haven in a Chaotic World
A safe haven isn’t necessarily a physical space, although our environment can help. It’s more about cultivating a feeling—a sense of emotional safety where we can exhale, loosen the armour, and come home to ourselves.

Lyn Lainchbury
Apr 282 min read
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Does Exercise Help Your Mental Health?
April is the perfect time to get outside and move more. But does exercise really help your mental health?

Lyn Lainchbury
Mar 282 min read
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Navigating Loneliness on Valentine’s Day: A Guide to Self-Compassion
For many, Valentine's Day can be a painful reminder of loneliness, lost relationships, or unfulfilled desires for connection.

Lyn Lainchbury
Feb 12 min read
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The Downside of Giving Away Your Power and the Importance of Trusting Yourself
While seeking guidance from others can provide clarity, over-reliance on external inputs can lead to disempowement.

Lyn Lainchbury
Jan 12 min read
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Living Loss: The Importance of Letting Go
Grieving relationships or experiences that still exist but no longer meet our expectations can leave us clinging to longing and resentment.

Lyn Lainchbury
Dec 2, 20242 min read
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Embracing self-compassion: A powerful antidote to anxiety in today's world
Practising self-compassion and self-validation have never felt more important

Lyn Lainchbury
Nov 7, 20242 min read
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The Impact of Shame on behaviour and personal change
Shame thrives in isolation, so seeking connection, understanding, and external support can be key steps toward change.

Lyn Lainchbury
Sep 25, 20242 min read
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Bereavement support groups
Bereavement groups can offer practical resources and coping techniques for grief.

Lyn Lainchbury
Aug 26, 20242 min read
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Maintaining healthy relationships: Communicating effectively
Effective communication is the cornerstone of any healthy relationship. Here are several ways to ensure your relationships thrive.

Lyn Lainchbury
Jul 31, 20242 min read
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Embracing diversity in my counselling practice: A personal journey
Living and practising in a diverse society, I have come to realize the profound importance of being mindful of differences and diversity.

Lyn Lainchbury
Jun 29, 20242 min read
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The importance of movement, both physically and mentally
Physical movement plays a crucial role in our overall health.

Lyn Lainchbury
May 28, 20242 min read
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Embracing May: Setting clear boundaries in relationships through counselling
For clients seeking guidance, counselling offers invaluable support in establishing healthy boundaries.

Lyn Lainchbury
Apr 30, 20242 min read
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Embrace growth and cultivate change
Just as nature awakens from its winter slumber, so too can we embrace this season of change to cultivate growth.

Lyn Lainchbury
Mar 31, 20242 min read
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