by Ed.Hannifan | Dec 29, 2025 | Practical, Reflections
Forget “new year, new you.” This isn’t about grand resolutions or becoming someone completely different. It’s about choosing, in a calm and sustainable way, to start living more fully in the life you already have. The start of a new year often creates a natural pause....
by Ed.Hannifan | Dec 15, 2025 | Educational, Practical
Anxiety is one of those words we all use, yet rarely mean in the same way. You might say, “I’m anxious,” and picture a knot in your stomach. Someone else might hear the same words and imagine racing thoughts, sleepless nights, or a feeling of dread looming over them....
by Ed.Hannifan | Nov 17, 2025 | Practical
Finding counselling that feels right, affordable, and truly supportive isn’t always easy. Many low-cost services exist, but often they leave you feeling like just another number, or they compromise on depth and quality. At Hammock Counselling, we do things...
by Ed.Hannifan | Oct 1, 2025 | Practical
In today’s competitive business environment, employee wellbeing is a key driver of organisational success. Poor mental health costs UK businesses over £100 billion annually, largely due to presenteeism — when employees are at work but not fully productive (The...
by Ed.Hannifan | Jul 9, 2025 | Practical
What Online Therapy Looks Like in 2025 What do you picture when you imagine going to therapy? For some of us, it might be all-American, like Tony Soprano’s “shrink.” They sit in a high-backed armchair, in front of a wall lined with books on the various ways we may all...
by Ed.Hannifan | May 10, 2025 | Practical
There are times when life feels overwhelming. Our thoughts race, our bodies tighten, and the ground beneath us seems to shift. In those moments, it can be hard to feel present or safe. Grounding techniques are simple yet powerful tools that help you reconnect with...
