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Healthy Boundaries in Relationships:
Have you ever found yourself saying "yes" when you really wanted to say "no"?
Do you often put other people's needs before your own, only to feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or resentful afterwards?
If so, you're not alone. As a counsellor in Somerset, I regularly work with clients who struggle to set healthy boundaries in their relationships. Whether it's with a partner, family member, friend, or colleague, learning how to establish clear and respectful boundaries is one of the most important steps towards improving your mental health and emotional wellbeing.
How to Stop People Pleasing and Learn to Say No
Have you ever found yourself saying yes when every part of you wanted to say no?
Perhaps you've agreed to help when you're already exhausted, apologised for something that wasn't your fault, or worried for hours that someone might be upset with you.
If you're nodding along, I want you to know you're not alone.
People pleasing is one of the most common reasons people come to counselling. On the surface, it can look like kindness, generosity or simply being a "nice person". But underneath, it's often driven by something much deeper: the fear of disappointing others, being rejected or feeling as though you're somehow not enough.
The good news is that people pleasing isn't who you are. It's a pattern you've learned, and patterns can change.