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Counselling Hub Aberdeen Need to talk? We’re here for you. We offer face-to-face and online counselling for adults. We are able to offer sessions in Polish language.

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A common myth is that trauma only results from life-threatening events or that you must have a "major" story to seek hel...
09/10/2026

A common myth is that trauma only results from life-threatening events or that you must have a "major" story to seek help; in reality, trauma is defined by how an event impacts your nervous system. Another myth is that time heals all wounds automatically. To help yourself, prioritize grounding techniques, establish consistent self-care routines, and seek support from a mental health professional who can help you process your experiences at your own pace.
You are not alone, and healing is possible.

Recognizing toxicity in a relationship isn't always as obvious as a major argument. More often, it’s a slow accumulation...
25/09/2026

Recognizing toxicity in a relationship isn't always as obvious as a major argument. More often, it’s a slow accumulation of small dynamics that leave you feeling drained, confused, or disconnected from yourself.

Recognizing the Patterns:
Toxicity often looks like subtle, quiet patterns that erode your self-worth over time:

Walking on Eggshells: Constantly predicting your partner's mood to avoid conflict.

Conditional Support: Using love, attention, or affection as a bargaining chip.

The "Moving Goalposts": No matter how much you change, it's never enough.

The Internal Shift: How It Feels on the Inside

You constantly apologize—even when you aren't sure what you did wrong.

Actionable Steps: How to Start Reclaiming Your Space

Document Your Reality: Keep a private journal to track events accurately when gaslighting makes you doubt your memory.

Set Micro-Boundaries: Start small (e.g., "I need an hour to myself tonight" or "I won't continue this conversation if you raise your voice").

Rebuild Your Circle: Reconnect with one trusted friend, family member, or therapist outside the relationship.

Resources & Next Steps: You Don't Have to Navigate This Alone

Educate Yourself: Learn about healthy boundary-setting and relational dynamics.

Seek Support: Therapy or support groups can help you gain clarity.

Save This Post: Keep this as a reminder that your peace and well-being always come first.

You isolate yourself from friends or family to avoid explaining your relationship dynamics.

You feel physically exhausted after spending time together.

Trauma-informed therapy provides a safe, supportive space to process past experiences. By understanding how trauma impac...
22/09/2026

Trauma-informed therapy provides a safe, supportive space to process past experiences. By understanding how trauma impacts the nervous system, a therapist can guide you in reclaiming your sense of self, building resilience, and reconnecting with who you truly are.
Remember, you don't have to go through this alone again.

Your trauma responses are not personality traits, and they are not choices. They are intelligent, automatic physical rea...
10/09/2026

Your trauma responses are not personality traits, and they are not choices. They are intelligent, automatic physical reactions designed to protect you. Recognizing which state you are in is the very first step toward bringing your body back to a state of safety and balance.

Healing from a toxic relationship is a process that takes time, as the emotional impact often lingers long after the con...
31/08/2026

Healing from a toxic relationship is a process that takes time, as the emotional impact often lingers long after the connection ends. It's important to be patient with yourself, prioritize your well-being, and recognize that acknowledging the weight of those memories is a vital step toward moving forward and reclaiming your peace.

Ever feel like your brain clicked "high alert" mode for no clear reason? You’re not crazy—you’re experiencing an ‘anxiou...
24/08/2026

Ever feel like your brain clicked "high alert" mode for no clear reason? You’re not crazy—you’re experiencing an ‘anxious’ nervous system response.

Anxiety gets simplified as "just stress," but it’s actually a complex reaction that affects both the mind and body.

Here’s what anxiety often looks like behind the scenes:

Physical: Unexplained fatigue, tight chest, shallow breathing, or a sudden nervous stomach.

Mental: Ruminating on "what ifs," feeling overwhelmed by small tasks, or constant mental hyper-vigilance.

Behavioral: Procrastination (often perfectionism in disguise) or avoiding social settings.

Anxiety is your brain's protective alarm system going off—even when there’s no immediate fire. Recognizing the symptoms is the first step in learning how to soothe your nervous system.

Try this right now: Take a slow breath in for 4 seconds, hold for 4, and exhale for 6. Tell your body: "I am safe in this moment."

Save this post for the next time you need a reminder, or send it to someone who might need a gentle check-in today.

Just Relax..Anyone who has experienced anxiety knows that those two words rarely help.In high-pressure environments, anx...
19/08/2026

Just Relax..
Anyone who has experienced anxiety knows that those two words rarely help.

In high-pressure environments, anxiety often masks itself as:

High-functioning perfectionism: Over-preparing because making a mistake feels unsafe.

Decision fatigue: Overthinking simple choices to avoid potential negative outcomes.

Physical burnout: Constant muscle tension, difficulty sleeping, or brain fog.

Three small ways to ground yourself during a high-anxiety workday:

1. Change your scenery: Step away from your desk, even for two minutes.

2. Lengthen your exhale: Breathing out longer than you breathe in signals safety to your nervous system.

3. Name it: Simply acknowledging, "My body is feeling anxious right now, but I am safe," reduces its hold on you.

Let’s normalize talking about mental health at work and at home. What is one habit that helps you reset when anxiety hits? Share in comments

Those overly critical thoughts you tell yourself will affect your self esteem and self worth. As well as contributing to...
18/08/2026

Those overly critical thoughts you tell yourself will affect your self esteem and self worth.
As well as contributing towards depression, anxiety and stress, they can equally create a cycle of self loathing and a lack of confidence.

That inner negative critic can be managed if you practice more self compassion and self respect.

You wouldn’t be so harsh with anyone else so why yourself?

A couple of ‘Self help’ tips below.

🔺Start by rephrasing the thought into a kinder more positive tone. Ask yourself, what’s a more compassionate and constructive way to look at this? Am I overreacting, overthinking?
Reframe the thought.
Be kinder.

🔺Remember to tell yourself, we all make mistakes and that’s totally normal and okay.

🔺Tell yourself that thoughts are not facts.

If you feel you need professional help, speak to your GP or a mental health professional.

It isn’t always easy asking for help, start by chatting with a trusted family member or a friend. If you feel you need p...
16/08/2026

It isn’t always easy asking for help, start by chatting with a trusted family member or a friend. If you feel you need professional help, contact your GP, you can also Google local helplines, they are there to support you.
It’s OK to ask for some help, you don’t have to struggle alone. 🤎

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