Andy Weston Counselling

28/08/2026

Friendship can be one of the easiest things to let slip when life gets busy. But studies demonstrate they are one of the strongest predictors of long term health and happiness as we go through life. I've written about the importance of friendship, the changing way we connect with each another and why making time for the people who matter most to us may be one of the best things we can do for our health.

Discover why friendship matters for our mental health and is one of the strongest predictors of long term health and happiness.

21/06/2026

From fitness trackers and sleep scores to biological age tests and health apps, we're measuring ourselves more than ever before.

While technology can be helpful, there's a growing risk that constant monitoring and outsourcing how we feel leaves us disconnected from our own bodies and increasingly anxious about our health.

In my latest blog below, I explore the rise of self-optimisation culture, health anxiety and why more data doesn't always lead to greater wellbeing.

Digital health tracking and the wellness industry is booming. But is data-driven self-optimisation making us healthier or more anxious?

13/05/2026

SMALL ACTION - BIG OUTCOME

Asking someone ‘how are you?’ is a natural conversation starter, with the default response often being ‘I’m fine, thanks.’

But that isn’t always the case and simply taking a moment to ask again, with genuine care and intention, can make a meaningful difference to a person’s life - especially if they’ve been suffering in silence.

23/02/2026

We're all guilty of it. But if you wouldn’t say that thought in your head to someone you care about - why say it to yourself? Of course it's good to be accountable for our actions, behaviours and decisions. But when that inner voice turns into relentless criticism, it can become mentally exhausting, quietly eroding our confidence and sense of worth.
So, give yourself a break, you'll feel all the better for it.

27/01/2026

Anger is frequently misunderstood as the 'problem,' when in reality it often serves as a protective response to deeper pain.
In therapy, there's space to explore what’s underneath — the hurt, the loss, the unmet needs. That’s where healing begins and when meaningful, long-term change becomes possible.

02/01/2026

Content diets - How the big mental health trend in 2026 could be about how much you can control where your attention goes.

In 2026, health won’t just be measured in how little alcohol you drink, or how much kale you can pile on your plate. This year how ‘healthy’ you are will be logged quietly, invisibly - in your browser history, your screen time, your ability to close a tab and not feel anxious about what you're...

19/12/2025

For many, Christmas is an exciting and joyful time of year.

For others, this season can be quietly challenging — particularly for those experiencing family estrangement.

Estrangement can bring a sense of loneliness or emotional strain that isn’t always visible, understood or acknowledged by others.

In my latest blog, I explore family estrangement as a living loss and how counselling can help you make sense of the emotions it can bring, especially at this time of year.

Family estrangement is often described as a living loss, an experience which can feel deeply isolating, painful and confusing.