When Life Feels Like a Soap Opera: Why Counselling Might Be the Plot Twist You Need

Let’s be honest — sometimes life feels like it’s been scripted by the writers of EastEnders. One minute everything’s fine, and the next you’re crying over burnt toast while arguing with your cat (who, by the way, is judging you).

If you’ve ever felt like your mind is stuck buffering, or that your stress levels could qualify as a full-time job, it might be time to talk it through. That’s where counselling steps in — not as the dramatic cliffhanger, but as the plot twist that actually makes sense.

😅 The Myth: “Counselling is Only for When Things Are Really Bad”

Ah yes, the classic. Many people think counselling is only for when life is in full meltdown mode. In reality, it’s like having a regular MOT for your brain. You don’t wait until your car is in flames before checking the oil — right? (Well… hopefully not.)

Counselling offers a safe, calm space to unpack everything that’s been bouncing around your head — without judgment, awkward silences, or someone saying “have you tried yoga?”

💬 What Actually Happens in Counselling?

Spoiler alert: there’s no couch that swallows you whole, no one scribbling “interesting” every time you speak, and definitely no magic wand.

At Liam Tracey Counselling in Portsmouth, sessions are simply about talking through whatever’s troubling you — anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, trauma, or just that feeling of “something’s off and I don’t know why.”

You’ll find a safe, confidential environment to explore what’s really going on, whether you’re in Portsmouth, Havant, Waterlooville, or Southsea.