Many people come to therapy wanting to understand the emotional patterns they’ve carried from childhood. Exploring our parents or caregivers can gently reveal where these responses began — not to blame, but to understand ourselves with more clarity, compassion, and choice.

Public conversations about sexual abuse often surge when high‑profile cases appear in the news. The recent release of documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein has brought the topic back into the spotlight, and for many people—especially those who have experienced sexual abuse—this can be deeply unsettling. As a person‑centred counsellor, I’ve seen how these moments can stir up old wounds, heighten anxiety, or create a sense of being overwhelmed. While I won’t dwell on the detail