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FIND YOUR TRUE SELF
Burnout in High-Pressure Careers: Recognizing the Signs Before It's Too Late
London is a city that runs on ambition. From the trading floors of the City to the startup offices in Shoreditch, from the law firms in Mayfair to the hospitals in South London, professionals here are expected to perform at their peak, day after day, year after year. But there's a cost to this relentless pace. Burnout has become an epidemic among high-achieving professionals—and it's not just about being tired or stressed. Burnout is a state of chronic physical and emotional
Caroline Velarde
1 day ago6 min read
The Hidden Weight of Caring: Why Carers Need Support Too
Caring for a loved one is one of the most selfless acts a person can undertake. Whether you're supporting a parent with dementia, a child with disabilities, a partner with chronic illness, or a friend going through a difficult time, your care makes an immeasurable difference. But there's a truth that many carers find hard to admit: caring is exhausting. It's emotionally draining, physically demanding, and often isolating. And while society celebrates the act of caring, it rar
Caroline Velarde
1 day ago6 min read
Why Therapy in Your Native Language Can Transform Your Healing Journey
There's a moment in therapy when something shifts. The words you've been struggling to find suddenly flow freely. The emotion you've been holding back finally surfaces. The understanding you've been seeking clicks into place. For many people living in London—especially those who speak English as a second language—this moment comes more easily when therapy is conducted in their native tongue. As a bilingual counsellor offering therapy in both French and English from my practic
Caroline Velarde
1 day ago5 min read
The impact of disability on the whole family
Counselling for families who have a family member with a disability is very important as looking after a disabled child can put pressure on the whole family, not only the parents but also the siblings. The loss of the imagined child When you are pregnant, you might fantasise about your future child and what activities and fun you are going to be able to share together, stereotypically for a Dad this might include playing football on the common, and for a Mum it may include
Caroline Velarde
1 day ago3 min read
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