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Generally, couples don't come to therapy because they've stopped caring or loving each other. They come because they do care, and yet they keep finding themselves in the same painful place.

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A close friend of mine is currently going through some tough health and heart stuff. If you met her, you’d probably describe her as incredibly capable and strong. She’s the sort of person people admire for her can-do att...

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How vulnerability, care and assertiveness can replace blame, rescuing and helplessness in everyday relationships

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An International Women’s Day reflection on anger, powerlessness, and staying human in a loud world.

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Once upon a time, a traveller turned up at the edge of a landscape they’d been carrying around for years.

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Most relationships run on unspoken rules.

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On cards and adverts it is all twinkly lights, happy families, matching pyjamas and steaming mugs of hot chocolate. In real life it is often a much more complicated mix of joy, grief, tension, noise, loneliness and oblig...

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If you have ever wondered whether you need a counsellor or a psychotherapist, you are not alone. In the UK, different organisations and practitioners use the words in slightly different ways. Some people see psychotherap...

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Emotional Freedom Technique is a structured self-help and therapeutic method where you tap gently on a short sequence of acupressure points while focusing on a problem, memory, sensation or emotion. It blends elements yo...

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What is it and how do I tackle the doubt?

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Thinking about starting therapy? First of all, well done. Reaching out is a brave first step. A first session isn’t an exam and you can’t “fail” it. It’s simply a conversation designed to help you feel safe, heard, and a...

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Back in my 20s and 30s, I ping-ponged between two extremes without realising. I was either all feelings or all facts. If I went with a rush of emotion I often cringed later and felt ashamed. If I stuck to pure logic I fo...

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Sometimes in life we find ourselves stuck in something that feels completely unmanageable. It might show up as anxiety, dread, or a heavy sense of overwhelm. We might find ourselves blaming others, turning the pain inwar...

","url":"https://madeleinemansfield.com/blog/f/radical-acceptance-meeting-life-as-it-is-not-as-we-wish-it-were","title":"Radical Acceptance: Meeting Life As It Is (Not As We Wish It Were","summary":"Sometimes in life we find ourselves stuck in something that feels completely unmanageable. It might show up as anxiety, dread, or a heavy sense of overwhelm. We might find ourselves blaming others, turning the pain inwar...","date_modified":"2025-07-08T09:59:04Z"},{"id":"https://madeleinemansfield.com/blog/f/come-home-to-yourself-28-days-of-gentle-reflection-and-growth","html_content":"

This printable Self-Awareness Workbook is a free resource to support your personal journey toward greater self-understanding and emotional wellbeing. Whether you're in counselling, on a break between sessions, or simply...

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Understanding your inner world with Transactional Analysis

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When people think about counselling, they often imagine a single approach – perhaps lying on a couch, talking endlessly about childhood, or being given worksheets to complete. In truth, therapy is far more nuanced and fl...

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Have you ever felt overwhelmed but struggled to explain exactly what you were feeling? Maybe you said you were “stressed,” but that didn’t quite capture the frustration, anxiety, or exhaustion underneath. This is where n...

","url":"https://madeleinemansfield.com/blog/f/why-naming-our-emotions-is-key-to-well-being","title":"Why Naming Our Emotions is Key to Well-being","summary":"Have you ever felt overwhelmed but struggled to explain exactly what you were feeling? Maybe you said you were “stressed,” but that didn’t quite capture the frustration, anxiety, or exhaustion underneath. This is where n...","date_modified":"2025-02-10T15:26:16Z"},{"id":"https://madeleinemansfield.com/blog/f/the-power-of-reflection","html_content":"

As the year draws to a close, we often find ourselves in a whirlwind of activity—planning celebrations, tying up loose ends, or simply trying to get through the busy season. But amidst the hustle, there’s immense value i...

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In a world that often celebrates pushing limits and sacrificing for success, the idea of doing \"your best\" can feel overwhelming. Many people interpret \"doing your best\" as pushing through every obstacle. It's what I did...

","url":"https://madeleinemansfield.com/blog/f/doing-my-best","title":"Doing my best","summary":"In a world that often celebrates pushing limits and sacrificing for success, the idea of doing \"your best\" can feel overwhelming. Many people interpret \"doing your best\" as pushing through every obstacle. It's what I did...","date_modified":"2024-11-04T15:53:20Z"}]}