Here you can find mental health news and articles written by our practitioners, as well as all the latest developments at The Eaves.
The Eaves is a carefully selected body of professional Counsellors, Psychologists and Psychotherapists working from our private practices in Guildford, Godalming, Farnham, Haslemere and online.
            03 Nov 2025
Grief & Loss: A Uniquely Personal Journey Through Healing
            03 Nov 2025
A Pressured World: Rising Calls for Mental Health Support Reflect a Growing Need
            28 Oct 2025
Holidays Are Coming… Why Christmas Can Be Hard and How to Cope
            23 Oct 2025
5 Real-Life Skills You’ll Learn in DBT Therapy
            09 Oct 2025
How Childhood Trauma Can Impact Adult Relationships
            02 Oct 2025
Supporting Your Child Without Losing Yourself
            25 Sep 2025
OCD or Just Perfectionism? When to Seek OCD Therapy
            05 Sep 2025
Outward Success, Inner Struggle: When Life Looks Perfect but Feels Broken
            01 Sep 2025
Millennial Guilt Halfway Through 2025
            28 Aug 2025
Why Couples Therapy Isn’t Just for Relationships in Crisis
            18 Aug 2025
Understanding Parental Burnout: Causes, Signs & Support
            17 Jul 2025
How Therapy Can Support Neurodivergent Individuals
            10 Jul 2025
When You’re Always the “Late Replier”: Navigating Friendship Guilt with ADHD, Autism, and Life in the Digital Age
            09 Jul 2025
Lewis Capaldi: A Story of Resilience, Music, and Mental Health
            03 Jul 2025
How Social Media Affects Mental Health
            16 Jun 2025
How Counselling Can Help You Manage Your Anxiety
            05 Jun 2025
Thoughts on Grief and the Empty Nest Syndrome
            05 Jun 2025
When Should You Seek Help from a Child Psychologist?
            26 May 2025
Local Bereavement Support Services in Surrey
            21 May 2025
How Gardening is Healing my Perfectionism
            19 May 2025
Daily Practices for Supporting Trauma Recovery in Surrey
            12 May 2025
Depression in Surrey: How It Manifests Across Different Age Groups
            08 May 2025
What Even Is Therapy Anyway
            08 May 2025
Celebrating UK Pride Month: A Time for Reflection, Celebration, and Progress
            05 May 2025
Everyday Strategies for Anxiety Support in Surrey
            28 Apr 2025
How Therapy Can Help with Eating Disorders
            21 Apr 2025
Why a Mental Health Counsellor Might Be the Right Choice for You
            14 Apr 2025
Effective Strategies to Market Your Practice and Increase Counselling Referrals
            11 Apr 2025
How Trauma Affects the Brain: A Simple Explanation
            07 Apr 2025
One-to-One Counselling vs. Group Therapy: Which Is Right for You?
            27 Mar 2025
What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and How Can It Help You?
            25 Mar 2025
Ecstatic Dance, Movement medicine
            17 Mar 2025
Managing Anxiety: Tips for a Calm and Balanced Life
            10 Mar 2025
The Benefits of Couples Therapy in Strengthening Relationships
            03 Mar 2025
The Rise of Online Therapy in Surrey: When and Why To Consider It
            27 Feb 2025
Stress: The Hidden Force Shaping Our Bodies and Minds and How to Navigate Its Impact
            20 Feb 2025
The Importance of Supporting Employee Mental Health
            18 Feb 2025
Celebrating Neurodiversity: Embracing Differences and Empowering Individuals
            28 Jan 2025
Pet Bereavement
            24 Jan 2025
Burnout Report: 1 in 5 needed to take time off work due to stress in the past year
            13 Jan 2025
Self-compassion: why it is so important for our well-being
            10 Jan 2025
Video Introductions: A Guide for Marketing Your Private Practice Effectively
            09 Jan 2025
A New Approach to Mental Health and Well-Being
            06 Jan 2025
The Power of Listening: Using the SHUSH Technique this Brew Monday
            17 Dec 2024
Exploring Childhood in Therapy Sessions
            11 Dec 2024
1 in 4: Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health
            04 Dec 2024
What is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)?
            28 Nov 2024
Effective Coping Strategies for Dealing with Trauma: A Guide to Healing
            22 Nov 2024
CPD: Working with Addiction Recovery in Prison
            14 Nov 2024
Left on ‘delivered’ … the emotional turbulence of messaging
            22 Oct 2024
What is Existential Therapy?
            21 Oct 2024
Surrey Festival of Skills: Inspiring Future Therapists and Supporting Mental Health
            25 Sep 2024
The Importance of Seeing Other People
            23 Sep 2024
Book Review: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
            09 Sep 2024
Struggling with Emotional Regulation, Time Management, Organisation or Procrastination? Here’s How Counselling Can Help
            20 Aug 2024
Infertility – How counselling can help
            25 Jul 2024
When ‘Lazy’ Isn’t the Whole Story: A Perspective Shift
            16 Jul 2024
Self-Care for Depressed Days
            20 Jun 2024
Book Review: New Techniques of Grief Therapy edited by Robert A. Neimeyer
            19 Apr 2024
BBC Radio London Interview: ‘Scary Age’
            18 Apr 2024
Online Overload
            16 Apr 2024
Self-esteem and 5 ways to improve the view of yourself
            11 Apr 2024
BBC Radio Surrey Interview: “Mental health has gone to far”
            21 Mar 2024
Helping men who have experienced the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth and antenatal death
            19 Mar 2024
Bouncing Back from Burnout: A Friendly Guide to Recovery
            13 Mar 2024
Cold Water Therapy
            07 Mar 2024
How People Pleasing Can Impact Our Self Worth
            20 Feb 2024
The Close Link Between Physical Health and Mental Health
            12 Feb 2024
Counselling for Neurodiversity – how it can help Autism and ADHD, and where to find support in Surrey
            07 Feb 2024
Trauma, Recovery and Therapy
            31 Jan 2024
How to Cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
            23 Jan 2024
Young people and loneliness: why young adults are feeling lonely
            03 Jan 2024
Be the main character this new year, with the power of presence.
            06 Nov 2023
How to develop more self-esteem
            30 Oct 2023
Worrying about death and dying
            23 Oct 2023
Working with Chronic Illness
            17 Oct 2023
Breaking Free from the Cycle: Healing Emotional Trauma from Parents
            13 Oct 2023
Self-care – more than warm baths and exercise…
            02 Oct 2023
Counselling for Addiction – Help on the Road to Recovery
            26 Sep 2023
Putting the Men in Mental Health
            11 Sep 2023
From diagnosis to acceptance, a SEN parents’ grief
            05 Sep 2023
Why animals are fabulous for our mental health
            29 Aug 2023
Counselling in ‘later life’
            21 Aug 2023
What is Counselling?
            07 Aug 2023
Supporting Mental Health at University
            20 Jul 2023
In the eye of the storm – navigating midlife
            13 Jul 2023
Tips for overcoming anxiety
            30 Jun 2023
Alcohol Awareness
            28 Jun 2023
Responding to the impact of homophobic and transphobic hate crime
            18 Jun 2023
Autism Pride Day 2023
            12 May 2023
Why Anger is Healthy
            04 Apr 2023
Why Nature is Good for Mental Health
            06 Mar 2023
Book Review: The Myth of the Normal
            23 Jan 2023
Mental Health Matters – How to actually feel happier
            19 Oct 2022
Honouring yourself this Autumn
            30 Aug 2022
Empty Nesters – you’re not alone
            16 Aug 2022
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – much more than hand washing
            09 Jun 2022
Top tips for coping with exam stress
            07 Jun 2022
Finding a Suitable Therapist
            24 May 2022
Mental Wellbeing at University
            04 May 2022
Maternal Mental Health
            20 Apr 2022
Is food your friend or foe?
            06 Apr 2022
Acne and Mental Health
            24 Mar 2022
Classroom-Based Therapy – Teaching CBT in Schools
            09 Mar 2022
Divorce, Separation, and Mental Health
            23 Feb 2022
Body Image and Health: How to take care of ourselves in a diet obsessed world
            09 Feb 2022
Sexual Abuse Awareness Week 2022
            26 Jan 2022
Why it is important than ever to take care of our mental health
            12 Jan 2022
Why does winter make you feel sad?
            29 Dec 2021
5 tips for sticking to your New Year’s resolutions for 2022
            22 Dec 2021
Working with the Whole Person
            14 Dec 2021
What is a panic attack?
            08 Dec 2021
You can live a full life with a bipolar disorder diagnosis
            30 Nov 2021
Avoiding Strain on your Relationships at Christmas
            24 Nov 2021
What is Mindfulness?
            17 Nov 2021
Anti-Bullying Week 2021 – One Kind Word
            03 Nov 2021
Managing Stress – Stress Awareness Day 2021
            27 Oct 2021
What is ADHD?
            20 Oct 2021
Managing the menopause – Menopause Awareness Month 2021
            13 Oct 2021
UK Armed Forces to receive new mental health training
            06 Oct 2021
World Mental Health Day 10 October 2021
            29 Sep 2021
Why Mindfulness Matters
            22 Sep 2021
Mental health for new parents
            15 Sep 2021
Anxiety around back-to-school
            08 Sep 2021
Bereavement Through Suicide – World Suicide Prevention Day, 10 September 2025
            01 Sep 2021
Dystonia Awareness Month – September 2021
            25 Aug 2021
Don’t hide your unhappy
            17 Aug 2021
Playing outdoors can make children happier
            10 Aug 2021
Why take time off from work?
            27 Jul 2021
The mental health crisis amongst Olympic athletes
            19 Jul 2021
Racism and Mental Health
            14 Jul 2021
What is Loneliness?
            07 Jul 2021
What is OCD?
            30 Jun 2021
Teenage girls mental health significantly affected by the pandemic, study shows
            24 Jun 2021
Wellbeing Week 21st-28th Jun 2021
            17 Jun 2021
CPD event – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
            09 Jun 2021
Learning Disability Week 14th – 20th June
            26 May 2021
Pandemic Impact
            19 May 2021
Why am I struggling to concentrate?
            13 May 2021
Mental Health Awareness Week 10th-16th May
            05 May 2021
Introducing ‘Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes’ (CWTP)
            28 Apr 2021
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 3-9th May
            22 Apr 2021
Supporting children through bereavement and Covid-19 losses
            14 Apr 2021
Coping with the death of a lifelong partner
            07 Apr 2021
Supporting your Employees Mental Health – Pandemic and Beyond
            31 Mar 2021
How early attachments can impact future relationships
            24 Mar 2021
Autism Awareness Week 2021
            17 Mar 2021
How to deal with social anxiety as Lockdown eases
            01 Mar 2021
Eating Disorders – By Susie Pinchin
            24 Feb 2021
Self-Harm Awareness Day
            17 Feb 2021
Understanding EMDR Therapy by Rachel Sewrey
            11 Feb 2021
Random Acts of Kindness Week 2021
            03 Feb 2021
Positives of the Pandemic
            27 Jan 2021
Children’s Mental Health Week, February 1st-7th 2021
            20 Jan 2021
Support for Parents and Carers during the Covid-19 Pandemic
            13 Jan 2021
Blue Monday 2021
            06 Jan 2021
Imposter Syndrome
            30 Dec 2020
Anger – When does it become a problem?
            23 Dec 2020
Social Media and our Mental Health
            09 Dec 2020
Christmas and Coronavirus
            02 Dec 2020
Postnatal Depression
            25 Nov 2020
National Grief Awareness Week
            18 Nov 2020
White Ribbon Day 2020
            05 Nov 2020
Looking after your mental health during the second lockdown
            12 Oct 2020
ADHD Awareness Month – October 2020
            05 Oct 2020
World Mental Health Day
            28 Sep 2020
Is SAD Syndrome affecting you?
            21 Sep 2020
World Alzheimer’s Month 2020
            24 Aug 2020
How Pet Bereavement can affect us
            10 Aug 2020
Will calorie counts on menus effect those with eating disorders?
            03 Aug 2020
Gyms re-opening in England can benefit our mental health
            27 Jul 2020
The advantages of online therapy sessions
            06 Jul 2020
New survey shows how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted mental health
            29 Jun 2020
How COVID19 can effect children’s mental health
            19 Jun 2020
How Father’s day can impact men’s mental health
            15 Jun 2020
Learning Disability Week 2020
            08 Jun 2020
Prince William warns against ‘hero’ title for NHS workers
            01 Jun 2020
Getting Back to Work After Covid-19
            18 May 2020
Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
            11 May 2020
75 Years on from VE day – looking at PTSD
            04 May 2020
Ecotherapy and its benefits for mental health
            27 Apr 2020
Stress Awareness Month 2020
            20 Apr 2020
Mental health advice for healthcare professionals
            14 Apr 2020
Calls to domestic abuse helplines up 25% during lockdown
            06 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Tips for managing your anxiety
            30 Mar 2020
World Autism Awareness Day
            27 Mar 2020
Your Child and the Covid-19 Restrictions – By Lynne Hipkin
            23 Mar 2020
World Bipolar Day 2020
            16 Mar 2020
Mental health considerations during the Covid-19 outbreak
            09 Mar 2020
University Mental Health Day 2020
            02 Mar 2020
LGBT+ History Month
            24 Feb 2020
Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2020
            17 Feb 2020
New study highlights link between exercise and mental health in teenagers
            10 Feb 2020
The Eaves CPD Event January 2020
            05 Feb 2020
Time to Talk Day 2020
            28 Jan 2020
New study aims to raise awareness of psychological risk after miscarriage
            13 Jan 2020
Social Media and it’s impact on our health
            07 Jan 2020
Heads Up- The New Male Mental Health Initiative
            30 Dec 2019
New Year’s Revolution
            23 Dec 2019
Dry January and it’s benefits for our Mental Health
            06 Dec 2019
Coping with the Festive Period
            18 Nov 2019
Brexit: Effects on Mental Health
            11 Nov 2019
Anti-Bullying Week 11 – 15 Nov
            06 Nov 2019
National Stress Awareness Day – 6th November
            28 Oct 2019
The Eaves, Learning more on divorce and laws involving children and families.
            21 Oct 2019
Why volunteering is good for your mental health
            14 Oct 2019
Every Mind Matters
            07 Oct 2019
World Mental Health Day – 10th October
            30 Sep 2019
ADHD Awareness Month – October
            23 Sep 2019
Mental Health vs. Physical Health – how to close the gap.
            09 Sep 2019
LGBT+ Education in Schools – New directive announced
            02 Sep 2019
Maternal Psychological Distress and Its Effects on Our Children
            26 Aug 2019
What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder? and How to Find Help
            12 Aug 2019
Manage Night Time Panic Attacks
            29 Jul 2019
Mental Health Days: US Teens changed law, could UK follow?
            22 Jul 2019
Diabetes takes a toll on Mental Health
            15 Jul 2019
What is anxiety and when does it become an issue? by Dr Masrita Ishaq
            08 Jul 2019
June’s Journey – By Sarah-Jane Johnson
            01 Jul 2019
How Counselling can help after bereavement By Nicola Griffiths
            17 Jun 2019
International Father’s Mental Health Day – 17th Jun
            15 May 2019
Emotional Acceptance: Why Feeling Bad is Good Part 2 – By Stuart Davenport
            13 May 2019
Mental Health Awareness Week 13th – 19th May
            10 May 2019
Yoga as a therapeutic method – By Lianne Baxter
            08 May 2019
Gas Lighting – How to spot it
            07 May 2019
Playing Relationships with a Straight Bat – By Andy Spencer
            25 Apr 2019
Emotional Acceptance: Why Feeling Bad is Good Part 1 – By Stuart Davenport
            01 Apr 2019
Autism Awareness Week 1st – 7th Apr
            28 Mar 2019
Male Mental Health
            20 Mar 2019
Gaga creates gaga around importance of mental health access
            12 Mar 2019
Nutrition and Hydration Week 11th – 17th Mar
            06 Mar 2019
Identity Thief “Depression & Anxiety” – By Stuart Davenport
            04 Mar 2019
International Women’s Day – 8th March
            25 Feb 2019
Eating Disorder Awareness Week 25 Feb – 3 Mar
            18 Feb 2019
Random Acts of Kindness Week 18 – 22 Feb
            05 Feb 2019
The Power of Purposeful Communication – By Stuart Davenport
            04 Jan 2019
Be in greater control of your life
            11 Dec 2018
Man’s best friend doing their bit for mental health
            11 Dec 2018
It’s not just a Mum thing!
            11 Dec 2018
5 Things to know about anger in relationships – By Stuart Davenport
            08 Nov 2018
Anti Bullying Week 2018, 12th to 16th November
            19 Oct 2018
How to find the right therapist for you
            01 Oct 2018
CPD event – Post Natal Mental Health