Therapy is often misunderstood, shaped by TV portrayals and common myths. This article explores the realities of therapy and common misconceptions from a person-centred counselling perspective in the UK, offering a clear and reassuring explanation of what therapy really involves, what it isn’t, and how ethical counselling supports growth, understanding and independence over time.

Grief is not a problem to solve but a human experience to honour. During National Grief Awareness Week 2025, we’re reminded that loss can reshape us in quiet, meaningful ways. A person-centred approach to loss therapy offers space, empathy, and gentle support, helping us grow with grief rather than rush through it — allowing healing to unfold at its own pace.