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More time to talk: By Phone, In-person and now on Thursdays at the Pannier Market and Sundays at Node Cowork
Wellbeing·5 min read

More time to talk: By Phone, In-person and now on Thursdays at the Pannier Market and Sundays at Node Cowork

New ways to come and talk Our one-to-one appointments fill up quickly, and we know that waiting for a slot isn't always easy when something is on your mind. So we're opening up two regular, dedicated times where you can simply turn up and talk: Time to Talk Thursdays at Barnstaple Pannier Market, and Time to Talk Sunday at Node Cowork in Roundswell. No booking, no forms and no reason needed. Just a friendly face, a little time and someone happy to listen.

6 October 2026Read
When the Days Get Shorter: SAD and Why Talking About It Matters
Wellbeing·5 min read

When the Days Get Shorter: SAD and Why Talking About It Matters

As the days begin to feel shorter and darker, many of us notice a shift — not just in the weather, but in how we feel. For some, that shift is mild: a bit more sluggish, a bit less motivated to leave the house. For others, it's something heavier and harder to shake. This is Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, and it affects far more people than you might think...

16 September 2026Read
Why We Bottle Things Up — And How to Stop
Wellbeing·8 min read

Why We Bottle Things Up — And How to Stop

We all do it. We smile, we say “I’m fine”, we carry on. And inside, something tightens — a feeling, a worry, a weight we don’t quite have the space to unpack. This blog explores why we bottle things up, what it does to us, and how gentle conversation can help you breathe again.

20 July 2026Read

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