Tony Austin Counselling

25/03/2026

I just watched this TED talk about the power of gaming and how you can develop skill sets that counter the five biggest regrets people express at the end of life.

When game designer Jane McGonigal found herself bedridden and suicidal following a severe concussion, she had a fascinating idea for how to get better. She dove into the scientific research and created the healing game, SuperBetter. In this moving talk, McGonigal explains how a game can boost resili...

27/02/2026

Here is my blog for February, it discusses how we begin to address the patterns that hold us back. let me know what you think

Let me ask you a question. How do you react when you feel sad and how do you cope with it? Long before I trained as a therapist, my response would have been to shut down or distract myself. Suppression felt safer than the vulnerability that came with sadness.

13/02/2026

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13/02/2026

Along with counselling, I also teach Qigong, a marvellous exercise system that strengthens the body and calms the mind. If you are interested come to my taster class at the Open day at Rebalance Brighton on Saturday, 28th February

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28/01/2026

If you are thinking about starting counselling but don't know where to start, read my blog here:

Anthony Austin January 28, 2026 Taking the First Step: Why Starting Counselling is Braver Than You Think Anthony Austin January 28, 2026 photo by Dan Meyers on Unsplash Are you thinking about starting counselling, but feeling unsure or a little anxious about what to expect? If so, you are in good co...

30/12/2025

This is my new blog on the emotional hangover after the festive season

If you’re finding the days after Christmas unexpectedly tough, you’re not alone. While the festive season is often filled with joy, it can also leave us feeling tired, overwhelmed, or even a little lost once the celebrations are over. Whether you’re missing loved ones, feeling the pressure of ...

30/11/2025

Here is my blog for November on the why we talk about our childhood in therapy. With book recommendations on how we reflect on how we were parented

29/10/2025

I have begun a regular blog on matters relating to counselling and therapy. You can read it here https://tonyaustincounselling.com/new-blog-1. If there is anything you want to ask, please leave me a message.

Anthony Austin October 27, 2025 When “nothing’s wrong” but you’re still exhausted Anthony Austin October 27, 2025 Sometime ago, a client sat before me for our first session and said, “I don’t know what’s wrong, I just feel tired all the time.” He was a healthy guy, in a secure relati...

05/07/2025

We go to all sorts of lengths, often unconsciously, to hide from what has hurt us. But only by attuning to pain can we hope to heal

05/07/2025

"a better life can grow out of the anguish of recognising that we are not in control." This is a key concept in therapy. usually, we do everything we can to avoid pain and so called "negative" feelings, but if we can learn to move towards them, sit with them and understand them more deeply we can transform ourselves for the better.

We go to all sorts of lengths, often unconsciously, to hide from what has hurt us. But only by attuning to pain can we hope to heal

20/06/2025

02/06/2025

What we want is quick, clever fixes. What we need is quite different: the ability to tolerate intolerable feelings, to sustainably change and grow