Reflections Hypnotherapy and Counselling Services

05/06/2026

When we stop trying to manage what we can't, we get our time and peace back.

05/06/2026

Accountability is the first step toward change.

20/05/2026

20/05/2026

17/05/2026

Perhaps you’re taking action this by speaking to a counsellor for the first time 🤍

That step can feel big, unfamiliar, or even overwhelming – so here are some questions you can save for later, ask in a first session, or share with someone else who might be thinking about getting support too.

Because feeling informed and supported can make reaching out feel a little less daunting.

16/05/2026

We are loving these tips from the Mental Health Foundation for taking action on your mental health this 👏

Which ones do you already do, or would you like to do more of? Share in the comments 👇

16/05/2026

Please never be embarrassed or too afraid to talk about your mental health. You’re tired from being strong. There’s nothing wrong with seeking assistance with getting along.

11/05/2026

10/05/2026

A lot of people confuse borderline personality disorder and bipolar disorder because, on the surface, both can involve intense emotions, impulsivity, relationship struggles, mood changes, and periods of deep distress. But the pattern underneath those experiences is often very different.

BPD tends to involve chronic emotional and relational instability that is closely tied to attachment, rejection, identity, and interpersonal stress. Bipolar disorder involves distinct mood episodes rooted more in biological and neurochemical shifts, including mania/hypomania and depression that can last days to weeks. They can also coexist, which is part of why misdiagnosis can happen so often.

The goal of understanding these differences is to increase compassion, improve treatment, and remind people that mental health is nuanced. Human beings do not fit neatly into tiny boxes, even when symptoms overlap.

This post is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose anyone. Accurate diagnosis should always come from a qualified mental health professional who can look at the full picture over time.

Hope this helps 💜

08/05/2026

💗It is ok if you are not feeling like yourself right now. Life can feel heavy at times, and it is completely normal to need a bit of extra support.

If things are becoming difficult to manage, you do not have to face it on your own. Norfolk and Waveney Talking Therapies is here to help you understand what you are feeling and find ways to cope.

You can refer yourself at nandwtalkingtherapies.org.uk or call 0300 123 1503 to speak with our team.