Monthly Archives: December 2025
Understanding Masculinity, Gender Dysphoria, and Belonging for Trans Boys and Men
A compassionate reflection on masculinity, gender dysphoria, and belonging, inspired by the words of a 16-year-old trans boy. This article explores how rigid stereotypes harm young people and why understanding, not erasure, is the path forward. Continue reading
Is social media giving your child ADHD? What parents need to know in 2025
A growing number of children and teenagers are struggling to focus — but their difficulties don’t always trace back to lifelong ADHD. Dr Sanjiv Nichani, a leading UK children’s consultant, has raised a pressing concern: heavy smartphone and social media … Continue reading
Posted in Support for Teens: Guidance for Parents
Tagged acquired ADHD, adolescent attention difficulties, digital wellbeing for young people, online counselling for teenagers, parenting screen time, SafeSpaceCounselling, screen time and attention, social media and ADHD, social media anxiety teens, teen focus problems, teen loneliness, teenagers and smartphones, young people mental health
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Not Meant to Be Alone: Counselling for Men’s Loneliness, Dating Struggles & Confidence (18-35)
Loneliness is one of the quietest struggles men face. This project supports men aged 18–35 who feel left behind, helping them move from isolation to real connection. Continue reading
The High Street of the Human Heart
In a world where everything arrives at our doorstep, we risk losing the connections that keep us human. As Christmas approaches, this article explores how convenience is replacing community and how we can slow down, reach out, and reconnect with older people who need us more than we realise. Continue reading
Posted in Loneliness in Older People
Tagged Alan Watts, anxiety specialist, belonging, Bridging the Gap, Christmas loneliness, community connection, family connection, gordonwinters, high street decline, loneliness in older people, mental health, purpose, Robert Herdman, SafeSpaceCounselling, social isolation
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