Authentic Living

02/27/2026

Long winter getting you down? Today's journal prompt is all about finding small ways to bring joy in. Make a list of three things you can access easily to uplift your mood on days that you feel "blah". Here's mine: calling a friend, listening to a song I love, making a comforting meal. What's on your list?

02/24/2026

How long does grief last? If you find yourself asking this question, you are not broken: you are human. Our latest blog unpacks the myth of the grief timeline and shows why therapy can be an essential tool in processing grief.

One of the first questions people ask after a loss is simple and honest: “How long is this going to last?”People ask it quietly in therapy sessions. They ask it late at night while scrolling on their phone. They ask it because they are exhausted, scared, or worried that something is wrong with t...

02/12/2026

We’re living in the age of the doomscroll. Constant inundation with information, messages, notifications, and headlines (mostly horrifying) is taking a toll on our brains and impacting our mental health. Many of us feel this digital overwhelm, but struggle to stay off of our highly addictive devices. Below you’ll find a few ideas to help restore balance and make taking time offline easier and more enjoyable.
What are some of your favourite analog hobbies? Drop them in a comment below!

02/10/2026

Online couples therapy can be highly effective, meaningful, and in some cases even better than in-person sessions. Find out whether virtual couples counselling is right for you and your partner in our latest blog, live now on authenticliving.com
https://www.authenticlivinglondon.com/can-online-therapy-work-for-couples

A informative blog exploring how online couples therapy works, what it can help with, and who it may not be the right fit for.

02/05/2026

Develop a journaling practice by setting aside as little as just 5 minutes for self reflection without judgement. Try this prompt: "What would healing look like for you?" Whether it’s practicing self-compassion, forgiveness, setting boundaries, or finally starting therapy - there are no wrong answers.

02/03/2026

If you are drawn to EMDR but prefer the flexibility of virtual therapy, our latest blog article is perfect for you. Find out how virtual EMDR therapy compares to in person EMDR therapy, and whether it’s right for you. EMDR sessions at Authentic Living London are offered virtually with Jeanette Leroux, an experienced grief and trauma therapist. Learn more about Jeanette here: https://www.authenticlivinglondon.com/jeanette-leroux

01/30/2026

Often the pressures of the new year to “do more” and “be more” can feel at odds with nature’s rhythms, and our own inclinations, this time of year. Take your cues from the natural world and embrace winter as a season for slowing down and going inward. Reframe wellness to include rest, reflection, hydration, and gentle movements like stretching. And when you’re not up for facing extreme cold temperatures, or braving the roads, virtual therapy can meet you where you’re at. To learn more, visit our website here: https://www.authenticlivinglondon.com/virtual-grief-counselling

01/27/2026

Sandra Graham offers convenient and compassionate couples counselling sessions you can access from the comfort of your own home. Whether you’re grappling with communication challenges, emotional disconnect, life transitions, or grieving a loss in your family, couples counselling offers an opportunity to connect and navigate difficult conversations with intention and mediation. Contact us today to learn more.

01/22/2026

Therapy can offer support for teens who feel overwhelmed, and for parents who want to respond with care. Seeking support is not a sign of poor parenting or a broken teen. It’s a way of responding thoughtfully when something feels hard. Take the first step by reaching out for a free consultation call to learn how our adolescent specialist can help. https://www.authenticlivinglondon.com/when-your-teen-is-struggling-and-you-don-t-know-how-to-help

01/19/2026

They say the third Monday in January is the most depressing day of the entire calendar year. Between the post-holiday burn out and accumulated debts, broken resolutions and seasonal affective disorder, it’s not hard to see why. If those winter blues are hitting particularly hard this year and you’re finding it hard to connect to joy or meaning, reach out for a free consultation. We’ll pair you with a therapist who can help you feel more like yourself - even in January.

01/15/2026

These are only a handful of the stressors that youth encounter. Talking to someone trustworthy and nonjudgmental can make a world of difference in a young persons mental health. Reach out today to book with Authentic Living's adolescent specialist, Karissa Paterson who is welcoming new clients in person and virtually. https://www.authenticlivinglondon.com/karissa-paterson

01/14/2026

Feeling proud of the quality of my website because...

Just had a fellow therapist reach out to ask about a certain website developer who is using my website as proof of the quality of their work, but I have never worked with them. It was created by our inhouse marketing assistant.

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