New Dawn Counselling Centre Blog

Have you ever really taken the time to consider how you see yourself? The image that you hold of yourself has a powerful effect on how...

This blog is about connections. Human connections to be more precise. Have you ever stopped to consider how connected you are to the...

During my regular walks through the local fields I often follow the well-worn paths that others have trod before me. To take a different...

2020 has brought about a drastic change in lifestyle for us all and so like many others before me, earlier this year I started to look...

We hear all the time that children are like sponges: they learn through play, through observation, through trial and error. As we ease...

One of my favourite pastimes is reading. Ever since I was a little girl, I have been fascinated by the fact that words on a page can...

Ever spent a few minutes scrolling through the social media channels only to feel like you should be feeling joyful and grateful at every...

Our lives are made up of a series of relationships. Parent, child, spouse, sibling, friend, colleague. These words refer to some of the...

So we made it to the finish line - it kinda feels like the whole of the month of May has been spent tallying up our steps, squeezing a...

We're delighted to start this weeks blog with the amazing news that we have hit our steps target and our fundraising target!! But we're...

#3mim #stepstobettermentalhealth #everystepcounts It's #mentalhealthawarenessweek this week in the UK. The theme for this year is...

#3MIM #stepstobettermentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthawarenessweek #newdawncounsellingcentre Many more steps have...

#3mim #stepstobettermentalhealth #everystepcounts Mid week update on how 3 Million in May 2020 is going. In light of the challenges...

Find out about our 3 Million In May Step Challenge

Part 1 -Introduction We're having a little play with video's this week. Also available on our instagram page. hope you find it helpful....

In part two I will talk about the measures that can be taken to halt the build-up of stress and even reverse its effects.

Stress can motivate us into productivity and prevent us from allowing our ever expanding ‘to do’ list from growing out of proportion. The pr

No, it’s nothing to do with Christmas!! Too early for that yet. This week I wanted to talk to you about  a gloriously unashamed Royalty...

Therapy is a safe space to explore, experiment, and think out loud. To feel, and be ‘not okay’. We learn to do things a certain way in...

One of my favourite necklaces is a teeny tiny metal robot, called Ian. I sometimes wear him when I am working to remind me that I am not...