When we think about anxiety, we often think about worrying, overthinking, fear or feeling unable to switch off. But anxiety isn't just something that happens in your mind. It can have a very real and sometimes powerful effect on your body. You might find yourself feeling sick, dizzy, shaky, exhausted or short of breath. You may experience headaches, stomach problems, [...]
For some people, anxiety seems to become louder as soon as the day comes to an end. During the day, you might be busy with work, family, errands and everything else that needs your attention. You may even feel as though your anxiety is relatively manageable. Then you get into bed. Suddenly, your mind is busy. You start thinking [...]
“Grief is the price we pay for love.” It is a simple sentence, but one that can hold an enormous amount of truth. When we lose someone we love, the pain can feel unbearable. We may wish we could turn it off, make it disappear or somehow go back to the life we had before the loss. But grief [...]
If you have ever felt like you understand your trauma intellectually but still feel the pain of it in your body, you are not alone. Traditional talk therapy is excellent for gaining insight, but trauma doesn’t live in the logical part of the brain. It gets trapped in the survival centre of your nervous system. This is why you [...]
An integrative approach to OCD therapy combines behavioural tools with deep emotional support. It treats you as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms to be fixed. Why "Just Do the Exposure" Isn't Always Enough Traditional therapy often treats OCD like a mechanical glitch in the brain. The instruction is simple: face the fear, stop the compulsion, [...]
Relational integrative psychotherapy treats phobias by combining exposure techniques with a safe, collaborative therapeutic relationship: focussing on the right blend for each individual client. Rather than just managing symptoms, it explores the emotional roots of fear and attachment, helping clients process their physiological and psychological responses in a supportive, empathetic environment. How does this approach treat phobia? 1. Core Components [...]
Welcoming Sheila to the Nightingale Team We are delighted to welcome Sheila to the Nightingale team. Having recently relocated to Glasgow after many years working in London, Sheila brings over 25 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through a wide range of emotional, psychological, and relationship challenges. Her background spans both the NHS and private practice, where she has developed [...]
Introducing The Therapy Coach: Specialist Support for Business Owners, Leaders and Senior Professionals At Nightingale Counselling Consultancy, we have always been committed to supporting individuals, relationships, and workplaces through high-quality therapeutic services. Today, we are delighted to introduce a specialist service developed and delivered by our Founder and Managing Director, Florence: The Therapy Coach. A Unique Approach for Leaders [...]
ADHD Therapy and Coaching for Employees: Supporting Success in the Workplace Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects people in different ways and can present as ADHD Hyperactive/Impulsive Type, ADHD Inattentive Type, or ADHD Combined Type. While ADHD is often associated with challenges in the workplace, it is equally important to recognise the unique strengths that many employees with ADHD [...]
ADHD Superpowers: Recognising the Strengths Behind Neurodiversity ADHD is often talked about in terms of challenges — distractibility, impulsivity, disorganisation, and difficulty concentrating. While these struggles are very real, they are only part of the picture. Many people with ADHD also possess unique strengths that can become real advantages in work, relationships, creativity, and everyday life. These are often [...]
