How to Ease Chronic Stress
Chronic stress is a hazard of our modern lifestyle. Finding ways to manage stress levels can be crucial in helping to foster better...
What is Counselling and Psychotherapy and how can it help you?
Welcome to the Haven Blog - insights & thought-provoking articles written by our team of qualified Counsellors & Psychotherapists
Jacqui Snooks
- Jul 31
- 3 min
So, What is the Autonomic Nervous System and How Does it Relate to my Stress Levels?
The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) is responsible for controlling the internal bodily systems which function involuntarily, such as the...
Jacqui Snooks
- Jul 31
- 2 min
Are You Suffering from Chronic Stress?
Stress can have both a positive and negative impact on your mental, emotional and physical health. In her book, ‘The Stress-Proof Brain:...
Jacqui Snooks
- Jul 31
- 2 min
Trauma Recovery and the Body
New discoveries in trauma treatment over recent years have had a profound impact on the way therapists can help to heal trauma. We now...
Jacqui Snooks
- Jul 31
- 2 min
Practical Tips to Cultivate Self-Compassion
So, what is self-compassion exactly? Firstly, it helps to define compassion. Compassion as a willingness to be present to the suffering...
Jacqui Snooks
- Jul 31
- 2 min
Practising self-compassion can be challenging, but it works!
When things go wrong for a good friend you are more than likely to offer kind and caring support. With compassion, you feel their pain...
Jacqui Snooks
- Jul 30
- 2 min
Managing Worry in an Uncertain World
In times of uncertainty, it is important to remember there are strategies we can use to help manage our worries. One of those is to break...
Jacqui Snooks
- Jul 1
- 2 min
What is Family Enmeshment?
Enmeshment in families occurs when family members are over-involved in each other’s lives. It is an extreme form of closeness...
Jacqui Snooks
- Jul 1
- 2 min
What are healthy boundaries anyway?
A boundary is a dividing line that defines who you are as a person & how you’ll interact with others. Boundaries can take a variety of forms
Jacqui Snooks
- Jul 1
- 2 min
Is my attachment style affecting my ability to connect?
Attachment refers to the relationships and bonds between people, particularly our long-term relationships.