Anna Pluck Counselling

Anna Pluck Counselling I help people recover from anxiety and move towards feeling calm and clarity.

Struggling with your mental health or know someone who is? Lots of people just don't know where to go whether in a cri...
04/11/2025

Struggling with your mental health or know someone who is? Lots of people just don't know where to go whether in a crisis or not. I've compiled a guide to both free and private mental health support on the Wirral. There's help on here whether it's for a mental health crisis or a bit of help with well-being.
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Online therapy is getting more popular as tech improves making it more accessible. I offer both face-to-face and online...
31/10/2025

Online therapy is getting more popular as tech improves making it more accessible. I offer both face-to-face and online therapy and some clients have both, for example having face-to-face then switching to online if they travel for work or are unwell.

Do social situations leave you feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Learn more about social anxiety, how it differs from shyn...
28/10/2025

Do social situations leave you feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Learn more about social anxiety, how it differs from shyness and introversion, and how CBT can help. Click to read and take the first step toward confidence and connection!

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I had my first client in the middle of the COVID lockdown.Because of social distancing, I had to conduct the session ove...
24/10/2025

I had my first client in the middle of the COVID lockdown.

Because of social distancing, I had to conduct the session over the phone rather than face-to-face, and I remember nervously picking up the phone to call them, holding a landline in one hand and a mug of tea in the other, my heart hammering. This wasn’t how it was supposed to be – all my college practice had been face-to-face – how was I supposed to build a rapport with someone on the other end of the phone? The client, of course, didn’t know they were my first one, and I still think about them and wonder how they are doing.

This is a reflection of what I have learned about anxiety and how I have grown as a therapist since then

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If you (like me) have been caught in the trap of feeling a bit "meh" and then deciding to do an hour of yoga followed by...
21/10/2025

If you (like me) have been caught in the trap of feeling a bit "meh" and then deciding to do an hour of yoga followed by 30 minutes of journalling every day only to fail after day one then this is for you. It's about choosing the right self care habits for you that will fit in well with your routine. I wouldn't ask anyone to get up at 5 am to do a miracle morning or go for a run (unless they really want to

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What does it actually mean to be “trauma-informed”?It’s not a trend — it’s the foundation of safe, respectful therapy.In...
17/10/2025

What does it actually mean to be “trauma-informed”?
It’s not a trend — it’s the foundation of safe, respectful therapy.
In this blog, I share what a trauma-informed approach looks like, why it matters and how to know if your therapist is working in this way
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I am a therapist now but I have also been a client struggling with anxiety and attending sessions myself.My latest blog ...
14/10/2025

I am a therapist now but I have also been a client struggling with anxiety and attending sessions myself.
My latest blog gives you practical tips to get the most from your therapy, from regular attendance to being open (with yourself as well as me).

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Taking the first step to come for therapy if you don't know what to expect is daunting. Here's a guide to what to expec...
10/10/2025

Taking the first step to come for therapy if you don't know what to expect is daunting. Here's a guide to what to expect at your first session with me and tips to get the most from the first session.
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07/10/2025

Is social media making your anxiety worse?

Therapist tip - take a pen and paper and spend 10 min s rolling through your favourite platform and write down every post/reel you see and how it made you feel.

Did it make you feel good or bad? Is this content you want to see?

Ever stood on a Lego in the middle of the night?👣It hurts like mad — but it’s not dangerous. And emotions? Sometimes the...
07/10/2025

Ever stood on a Lego in the middle of the night?
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It hurts like mad — but it’s not dangerous. And emotions? Sometimes they’re just like that.

Just because something feels painful doesn’t mean it’s a crisis. In my latest blog, I’m talking about emotional reasoning, why our feelings can be real but not right, and how to tell the difference.

Your emotions aren’t the enemy — they just need handling with a bit of perspective (and maybe some slippers).

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Feeling anxious about starting therapy? You're not alone! I can remember my first counselling session as a client and I...
03/10/2025

Feeling anxious about starting therapy? You're not alone! I can remember my first counselling session as a client and I was so nervous! 🌟
Many people have questions and concerns before their first session, and this blog tackles them head-on. From worries about judgment to fears of being too emotional, I've got you covered.

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✨ Struggling with anxiety, mood swings, or brain fog? It might be your hormones. ✨Perimenopause and menopause don’t just...
30/09/2025

✨ Struggling with anxiety, mood swings, or brain fog? It might be your hormones. ✨

Perimenopause and menopause don’t just bring physical changes—they can have a huge impact on mental health too. Fluctuating oestrogen and progesterone levels can trigger anxiety, depression, irritability, and even feelings of losing yourself.

If you've been feeling overwhelmed, on edge, or unlike yourself, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to just put up with it. Understanding what’s happening in your body is the first step to feeling better.

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💡 Read my latest blog to learn how hormones affect mental health during menopause—and how therapy can help.

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