Welcome to The Linkswood Journal. I'm Gurpal, a qualified person-centred counsellor and the person behind Linkswood Counselling in Burnham, Buckinghamshire.

It's human to struggle - you don't have to go through things alone. When life asks too much of us, things can get too heavy to carry, and that's where counselling could help.

September marked World Suicide Prevention Day — a time to bring something that can still feel difficult and uncomfortable into the open. I wanted to take a moment to honour that here at Linkswood Counselling.

World Mental Health Day is a reminder that our mental health matters every day. It is an invitation to pause, reflect and remember the importance of our wellbeing, self-awareness and connection with others.

As Baby Loss Awareness Week comes to an end, we acknowledge that grief has no timeline. Every loss is deeply personal, and there is no right way or set time to grieve, heal or find space for joy again.

This Menopause Awareness Month, we acknowledge the emotional impact of menopause, the challenges of navigating change, and the importance of feeling understood along the way.

A gentle reflection on the stresses we face in everyday life. Exploring the importance of recognising our feelings, allowing ourselves a pause and finding a little breathing space when life feels overwhelming.