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COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY TRAINING IN PURLEY, CROYDON, EASY REACH OF SUTTON, WALLINGTON, CATERHAM, SOUTH EAST LONDON AND SURREY
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Inspiring Stories, Practical Advice, and Personal Growth
Discover a space where wellness meets inspiration. We’re here to support your mental health and personal development through insightful content and practical guidance. Let Tigris be your companion on the journey to a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Growth
A short reflection on how growth often happens quietly, over time, and in ways we only notice when we pause to look back.
A Pause in the Holiday Rush
A quiet reflection on slowing down, being kind to ourselves and others, and noticing small moments of gratitude during the holiday rush.
Bullying Is Not Conflict. It’s Trauma.
Bullying leaves marks we learn to carry in silence. Healing begins when we name the wound and honour our recovery.
The Machinery of Silence: Recognising Subtle Psychological Harm
A quiet harm that leaves no bruise—how subtle relational pressures erode self-trust, and how recovery begins with small acts of autonomy and dignity.
The Things They Never Own
A quiet suitcase, half-open. What we hide, what we carry, and the cost of keeping up appearances. An invitation to see — and to gently unpack.
Holding Space for What’s Still Unfolding
A reflective piece exploring the quiet power of holding space, for others and for oneself, through presence, vulnerability, and artistic expression. Written for those joining ROA’s journey of emotional unfolding.
Trusting the Process: Why Growth Often Begins in Uncertainty
An evocative reflection on why emotional growth and creative transformation often begin in the unknown. Through therapeutic insight and artistic parallels, this piece invites readers to trust the quiet unfolding of change.
Burnout in Disguise: When Invisible Struggles Wear a Smile
They don’t always look tired. They don’t always sound overwhelmed. They don’t always cry out for help. Sometimes, burnout wears lipstick. Sometimes, it shows up early, takes notes, and smiles through the meeting. Sometimes, it volunteers to stay late. Burnout is not always loud. Sometimes it is the quiet retreat of a once-engaged soul. It’s the therapist who says, “I’m fine” with a practised nod. The student who turns in the essay but hasn’t slept in two nights. The mother who makes three packed lunches and forgets her breakfast. Burnout is what happens when your inner world crumbles and your […]
Practising Discernment in Relationships: Seeing Clearly Without Losing Yourself
Explore insights on self-awareness, emotional resilience, and conscious relationships. Practical tools, reflections, and strategies for personal growth and authentic connection