Anna Murphy Counselling

26/08/2026

I’ve just attended the "Thrive with ADHD" conference and learned a lot about what it's like to live with ADHD.
It was especially interesting to learn more about the exhaustion you can feel from having an ADHD brain and to understand about the impact of rejection sensitivity dysphoria.
I feel this knowledge will really help me when working with clients who are experiencing these and other issues connected to their ADHD.

02/08/2026

The long summer break - what does it bring up for you?

17/07/2026

What do holidays mean to you? People used to say “sun, sea and sand" but after all the heat we’ve experienced recently, perhaps we are fed up of struggling to get things done in this hot weather!

For me, holidays are all about escaping from the everyday - having time to relax; to explore new places; to try some different food. Getting away from work, housework, every day responsibilities, and having time to do things that you don’t usually ‘allow' yourself to do.

But we shouldn’t need to go away to do this; making time for self-care is important for our wellbeing. And it’s not being selfish or lazy. In fact it enables us to be in a better place to do all the things that we need to. We can be more productive at work, cope more calmly in stressful situations and show up as we want to in relationships.

If you are finding life difficult and want to get back to being a more peaceful you, but aren’t able to go on holiday, or don’t know how to simply be you, then email me ([email protected]) or contact me via my website
https://murphycounselling.co.uk/

27/06/2026

Did some interesting training this week on how to support those going through pregnancy loss or infancy loss. It was particularly pertinent in light of the recent report into the failings of Nottingham maternity services.
Please do contact me via my website if this has brought anything up for you - be it recent or many years ago. https://murphycounselling.co.uk/

21/06/2026

Due to changes to GDPR under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, I have now updated my privacy policy. This can be found by following this link to my website

This is the privacy policy of Anna Murphy Counselling. I am Anna Murphy, a qualified counsellor in private practice. I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) registration number ZC015540

09/06/2026

Exam time 🤦‍♀️
It's that season for a lot of people and that can mean stress for all the family.
We just had our oral exam for my level 5 counselling diploma and I'm glad it's done and dusted.
Good luck to everyone still in the throes of exams - and to their family members!

10/05/2026

I now have a website - please take a look if you're interested

09/04/2026

If you are in crisis and in need of immediate help here is some information and websites below for support services:

Samaritans: The Samaritans are a free, confidential 24 hour service for anyone. Telephone 116 123, or visit their website: www.samaritans.org
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Shout 85258: Shout is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in need. Text Shout to 85258 or find more information on their website www.giveusashout.org
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NHS Mental Health Helplines: 24 hour local helplines for urgent assistance see their website: Mental Health Helpline for Urgent Help - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
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Cruse Bereavement Support: For information please see their website: www.cruse.org.uk or call their helpline in office hours 0808 8081677

Grief can be overwhelming - you don't have to deal with it alone. Cruse Bereavement Support is here. Call our helpline or chat online.