A Values-Led Christmas When You’re Running on Empty
Discover how NHS, social care, and education staff can have a values-led Christmas - even when exhausted. Learn practical Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) strategies to manage the inner critic, set healthy boundaries, and focus on what matters most during the holidays. Support your wellbeing with actionable tips from Ardolino Counselling.
Breaking the Cycle of Overthinking: CBT Strategies for NHS Staff
Are you an NHS professional whose brain won’t switch off after a shift? This blog explores why overthinking is so common in healthcare, shares CBT tools you can actually use, and delivers it all with warmth and a cheeky sense of humour. Read on for practical support from Ardolino Counselling - where your mental health matters as much as your patients’.
Toxic Productivity: When "Doing More" Leaves You Feeling Less
Are you always “switched on,” but never feeling enough? This post explores how toxic productivity and hustle culture affect your mental health - and how therapy can help you slow down.
Understanding anxiety: Personal stories & practical solutions
What does anxiety really feel like? In this post, I share my own story and explore practical ways to manage anxiety using breathing, CBT, and everyday coping tools.