Talking about our experiences, feelings and emotions can be difficult, and often we may feel that we do not want to burden others. Sometimes we may not want others to know how we feel, as we worry about others opinions, and try to maintain certain behaviours. Alternatively, we may feel we do not have anyone we can talk to.

This is where we find ourselves in situations where we may feel trapped, or stuck in the same old cycle, but do not understand why. We may just end up feeling lost and in need of support. There may be times when we feel we cannot understand why we feel the way we do. That things are never going to change.

Many of us are struggling with our mental health, feeling isolated, lonely, sad, feeling depressed, scared to go out again, and of course, those who have lost loved ones, who are grieving.

Talking about how we feel can help us feel better emotionally and physically. It can encourage a new awareness of our emotions and feelings, breaking those patterns of thoughts and behaviour that make life so difficult, and in turn enabling us to move forward. This is where counselling and psychotherapy may help.