Susan Carr Counselling
Counselling and Supervision in Manchester and Online
Blog
When the World Feels Heavy: Protecting Your Mental Health from News Overload
The constant stream of distressing news about conflict, tragedy and climate change can take a toll on our mental wellbeing. In this blog for World Mental Health Day 2025, I explore how we can stay informed without becoming overwhelmed by the news.
Who am I to do this?
In this blog, I explore some of the factors that contribute to self-doubt and how we can learn to challenge it rather than letting it hold us back.
Staying True to Yourself on Social Media
In this blog for Social Media Day 2025 I interview Alex McCann of Altrincham HQ about the role social media plays in our lives and how we can navigate it with more awareness.
The Power of Community
In this blog for Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, I interview Krish Patel of Tales to Inspire about this year's theme "Community", what this means to him, connectedness and the impact of AI.
Setting Boundaries: Saying No to Reduce Stress
Setting boundaries can feel difficult but are important for protecting your time, energy and wellbeing. This blog identifies some practical ways to improve your boundaries.
The Heart of Self-Compassion: A Valentine’s Gift to Yourself
Valentine’s Day is often about showing love to others, but what about the relationship you have with yourself? This blog explores what self-compassion means, why it matters and how it can help you respond with greater kindness and less self-criticism.
Surviving the Post Christmas Blues
This blog explores practical ways to beat the post-Christmas blues, from easing back into work and making plans to looking after your health, finances and social life.
National Grief Awareness Week
In this blog for Grief Awareness Week 2022, I interview Sara Fixter of Circle Funerals about opening up conversations around grief and loss.
Clocking Out, Staying Stressed: Managing the after-effects of Work-Related Stress
Work-related stress doesn't always end when the working day does. This blog explores five practical ways to manage the impact of workplace pressure, from setting boundaries and managing your time to prioritising self-care, staying active and practising mindfulness.
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My location
Counselling and supervision in Manchester, with online and telephone sessions available across the UK.
Contact me
Feel free to email me at susan@sccounselling.co.uk if you have any questions about how counselling works or to arrange an initial appointment. You can also contact me or leave a message on 07543408551