<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Marina Polin Counselling Brighton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marina Polin Counselling Brighton]]></description><link>https://www.marinapolincounselling.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:22:12 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.marinapolincounselling.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Loneliness and Counselling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loneliness can take many different forms. For some people, it may arise from spending long periods away from friends and family, working remotely, relocating, or living abroad. For others, loneliness can feel more pervasive, with few meaningful relationships or sources of support. Some people may have busy social lives and spend time around others every day, yet still feel unseen, unheard, or emotionally disconnected. Sometimes relationships can feel one-sided, lacking in emotional closeness,...]]></description><link>https://www.marinapolincounselling.co.uk/post/loneliness-and-counselling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33fe8a217d21f7fb5ef67d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:25:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_a1ec4ebb56ec4c1bb010a2845384f20f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marina Polin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grief, Loss and Counselling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grief and loss can take many forms. Grief itself is not a mental health condition, but a deeply human response to significant loss. We may grieve someone who has died — a partner, family member, friend, or someone who mattered deeply to us. We may also grieve relationships that were difficult or complicated, where feelings of love, anger, regret, relief, or longing can exist alongside one another. Grief can also extend beyond bereavement. People may grieve lost opportunities, hoped-for...]]></description><link>https://www.marinapolincounselling.co.uk/post/grief-loss-and-counselling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0456362fe6e98eed4710f8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:45:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_43467a4b2d6a5832673573~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marina Polin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men and Counselling: Making Space to Talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reaching out for counselling can feel difficult for many people, and for some men there can be additional barriers around seeking support or speaking openly about emotional struggles. Cultural messages around toughness, self-reliance, coping alone, or “just getting on with it” can make it harder to ask for help. Pressures around work, finances, relationships, status, performance, or feeling responsible for others can also become difficult to carry in silence. Some men may experience anxiety,...]]></description><link>https://www.marinapolincounselling.co.uk/post/men-and-counselling-making-space-to-talk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03387148aeb3fcb2401591</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:26:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_cf764d97e8ac45b2aea80ee09fb87aca~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marina Polin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Does Counselling Help?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beginning counselling can feel unfamiliar or daunting, but one of the most valuable aspects of therapy is often the simplest: having a space where you can speak openly and be genuinely listened to. A counsellor offers a perspective that is separate from your day-to-day relationships and experiences. Being able to talk freely about thoughts, feelings, and experiences — without judgement — can itself be deeply relieving and empowering. Over time, counselling can also help you understand why...]]></description><link>https://www.marinapolincounselling.co.uk/post/how-does-counselling-help</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fca65fff1f32555729f44d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:54:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_dafb8ff15f43485ba446f9bcc9ab326a~mv2_d_5760_3840_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marina Polin</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>