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Understanding Emotions – Friendships and Big Feelings at the End of Primary School
By Samantha Craven, Well Connections There’s a moment many parents will recognise – standing in the kitchen, chatting with a friend about our children’s changing friendships, and suddenly realising they’re not little anymore. The end of Year 6 brings with it not just...
Understanding the Stress-Gut Connection: How Emotional Strain Manifests Physically
By Reformed Wellbeing – Simone Thomas In today’s fast-paced world, many of us are no strangers to stress. Whether it’s emotional, mental, or even hidden physiological stress, its effects often show up not just in our minds, but deep within our bodies — particularly in...
Single Session Therapy with Rebecca Bussy – Immediate Support When You Need It Most
At Well Connections, we know that sometimes, you need support without delay. Whether you're navigating a difficult decision, feeling overwhelmed by a specific issue, or simply want help finding a way forward – Single Session Therapy (SST) offers a focused, empowering...
Gambling Harm, Grief, and Activism – Reflections from Therapist Eugene Farrar
At Well Connections, we believe in the power of lived experience – not just in therapy, but in research and public awareness too. We’re proud to share that one of our practitioners, Eugene Farrar, has recently had his MA research paper published in the OMEGA – Journal...
How to Support Your Child in Counselling or Therapy
When your child begins counselling or therapy, it can feel like you're stepping into unknown territory. You want to help them thrive but may not know exactly how to best support them through this process. Counselling or therapy is a significant step toward your...
The Transformative Power of EMDR Therapy By Lisa McKendrick (Registered Forensic Psychologist) and Laura Keay (Integrative Psychotherapist)
At Well Connections, we pride ourselves on connecting clients with qualified psychologists and psychotherapists who are skilled in a variety of therapeutic approaches. One of the most effective and versatile methods is Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing...
What Is Holistic Medicine? By Dr Rachel Jakeman
Start a conversation with your body. It might have surprising things to tell you! The human body has a wonderful capacity to heal itself, yet many people deprive their bodies of that ability by solely focusing on traditional medicine for most ailments. Holistic...
Presence not Presents! By Andrea Bethell and Becky Rodrigeus
Christmas is a time of year that means different things to all of us. As we go through life, Christmas can reflect how life is feeling for us at the time. For many it can be a time when we feel under huge pressure; to be happy, connect with relatives and of course...
Navigating Child to Adolescent transitions: A Compassion Focused Approach – By Nina Preston
As a forensic psychologist at Well Connections, I often work with families who are navigating the challenging transition from childhood to adolescence. This period is marked by profound changes in the brain, behaviour, and emotions, making it a crucial time for...
Burnout And Your Hormones By Anna Chern
It is September and another working year swings into action. Hopefully you have been able to rest deeply during the summer, but as we know home and family questions loom large and bring their own stresses. As we move into darker skies, be aware of how you are feeling....
Empowering Empty Nesters at Well Connections By Gabby Palmer
It’s Autumn! A bittersweet time of change for many parents as older children are moving on to exciting new things; new terms, new jobs and flying the nest. For many parents, contemplating this new phase of life can be both exciting and daunting. As children leave home...

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