Nichola Jean Psychotherapy
COUNSELLor & COACH: online and IN Plymouth
A Guide to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Finding Light in the Darker Months
As a counsellor, I know those shorter, darker days can bring more than just a chill - they can bring Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It's a real, clinical form of recurrent depression, not just "the winter blues."
It happens when reduced sunlight throws off our internal chemistry, impacting mood (less serotonin) and sleep regulation (more melatonin).
Remember: This is temporary, and you have tools to manage it. If SAD is overwhelming your daily life, please reach out to a professional. You deserve to feel well.
International Men’s Day: Supporting Men’s Mental Health Through Counselling and Coaching
This International Men’s Day, we explore why so many men struggle in silence - and how combining counselling and coaching can help men release emotional pressure, regain clarity and take meaningful steps toward a healthier life.
Understanding ADHD and Autism: A Counsellor’s Perspective
As a counsellor & coach, I’ve been working more and more with our beautifully different neurodivergent community.
Each person I meet brings their own unique experiences, perspectives, and strengths - and it’s a privilege to walk alongside them as they learn more about themselves.
This blog is a gentle introduction to ADHD and autism, two neurodevelopment differences that are often misunderstood. My hope is that it helps increase awareness and compassion, whether you’re exploring these experiences yourself or supporting someone you care about.
Because finding out who you are isn’t a weakness - it’s a real strength.
✨ “Fight or Flight” is only part of the story… ✨
Your body has an unconscious primary survival response to danger.... here are the five ways your body unconsciously keeps you safe...