Enter Therapy

17/05/2026

We often think of loneliness as being alone, but some of the deepest loneliness can exist while surrounded by people.

Many people carry parts of themselves that they do not feel able to fully share. Over time, this can create a quiet sense of emotional isolation, even within relationships, families and everyday life.

I have written a new article exploring loneliness, the human need to feel understood and the powerful role therapy can play in helping people feel less alone within themselves.

“Lonely, but not alone” is my latest article.

Hannah Downing is a psychodynamic psychotherapist working with adults experiencing wide-ranging obstacles, including anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties and emotional isolation.Loneliness is one of the most painful human experiences, yet it is often one of the least visible. Many people imagi...

30/04/2026

Talking to both a loved one and a counsellor can be highly effective together, but understanding the differences in what each type of support offers can help provide clarity 💙

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02/04/2026

When your child changes suddenly, it can feel like everything shifts at once. I’ve written something for parents living with PANS and PANDAS.

30/03/2026

I’ve been busy diving into neuropsychoanalysis.
This opens up fresh ways of thinking about the mind and emotions, and I’m so excited to see how this shapes the work I do.
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30/03/2026

When life feels hectic and everything is pulling at you, sometimes the smallest pause can make the biggest difference.

Why is therapy more out of reach when life gets tough ?

10/12/2025

A little piece I wrote last Winter on the darker months.

Get cosy and take a read here:

Perhaps while clinging onto memories of the sun, we have taken a rapid descent into crisp mornings and rain-filled days. Linda says “That’s it, Summer’s over”, as Anne responds “we didn’t even get one, did we?” and with that, the longer days are behind us. We equip ourselves with extra...

09/12/2025

If you feel pressure building inside, it may not be a problem.
It may be something that wants space.

My new blog post explores what happens when we dam our emotions and how the river always finds a way to move.

Read it here:

Why does anxiety show up when it does? A dive into our internal dams which can lead to pressure building up.

02/12/2025

30/11/2025

There is a part of parenting that no one really talks about. The way it can push you into relationships and social spaces that feel a little uncomfortable. I've explored that in this new post.

There is a part of parenting that often takes people by surprise.It is the way it reshapes our social world.Before children, most of us spent time with people we naturally connected with. We chose friends, colleagues, groups and conversations that suited who we were. If someone drained us, unsettled...

26/11/2025