27/12/2025
Between Christmas & New Year
(The bit nobody really talks about)
For some people, this week is calm and cosy.
For others, it’s lonely, heavy, unsettling — or quietly painful.
The distractions are gone.
The expectations are over.
And what’s left… is how you actually feel.
Grief can feel louder.
Anxiety has more room to roam.
Old memories creep in.
And the pressure to “start fresh in January” can feel exhausting rather than hopeful.
If you’re struggling right now, there’s nothing wrong with you.
This time of year exposes things — it doesn’t create them.
I’m Ken, a registered therapeutic counsellor based in Dunmow.
I work with adults and young people dealing with grief, trauma, anxiety, anger, addiction, depression, and those moments in life where everything feels a bit untethered.
My approach is human, honest, and straight-talking.
No clichés. No forced positivity. Just space to breathe and be understood.
Sessions are £70 per hour (and I don’t clock-watch if you need time).
I offer a free 20-minute phone consultation — no pressure, no obligation.
Based in Dunmow, also available online.
If this week feels harder than you expected, you don’t have to carry it alone.
You’re allowed support — even between the holidays.
07973 508305
Message me anytime