Andy Weston Counselling

14/11/2025

People often listen with the intent to reply, thinking of their own opinion or planning what they will say next. But sometimes we just want to be witnessed, given space to be heard, seen and understood. When we truly listen, it’s a gentle act of presence, hearing someone into existence.

23/10/2025

Loneliness is often about feeling unseen, unheard and unable to share what truly matters.

12/10/2025

Have we reached peak social media? Since 2022, usage has been quietly declining and that is a good thing for mental health. More people are stepping back from the hyper-connected digital world, seeking slower, more intentional ways to connect.

03/10/2025

Ever found yourself lashing out when you’re hurting? It’s more common than we think. Hurt people hurt people. You can't fix yourself by breaking someone else. Therapy helps us understand these patterns—and gently change them.

07/09/2025

A quiet movement is growing - especially among Gen Z - towards more intentional, offline living. From dumbphones, books to faith and real-world dating, my latest blog explores how digital anxiety is fuelling a new kind of counterculture.

Gen Z leads a quiet rebellion against digital overload—embracing church, books, and real-world connection to escape algorithm-driven anxiety.

02/09/2025

Fear is where the growth is.

16/07/2025

More than just words. My latest blog -

‘Trust the process.’ I often say this to clients during our first counselling session. Because, unlike for example antidepressants – which offer a tangible sense of intervention, a pill you can hold in your hand – there’s no physical object in therapy you can reach for and say ‘this is g...