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Welcome to the Haven Blog - insights & thought-provoking articles written by our team of qualified Counsellors & Psychotherapists


Finding Your Anchor: Understanding Nervous System Dysregulation
Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by a minor inconvenience, or trapped in frozen exhaustion despite a long to-do list? This is not a character flaw. It is nervous system dysregulation. When functioning optimally, your nervous system fluidly navigates between alertness and rest. However, when it becomes chronically dysregulated, you stay trapped in survival mode, oscillating between hyperarousal (anxiety, panic, racing thoughts) and hypoarousal (depression, numbness, b
Jacqui Snooks
Aug 32 min read


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...
Jacqui Snooks
Jul 31, 20222 min read


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, 20223 min read


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, 20222 min read
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