At some point in life, many of us feel overwhelmed, stuck, or simply “not ourselves.” You might be wondering whether online counselling could help, but unsure if your struggles are “serious enough” to reach out. The truth is, you don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from support. If you’re looking for online counselling in the UK, you’re not alone, and help is available.

At Roz’s Counselling Corner, I offer online and telephone counselling across the UK, providing a confidential and compassionate space for you to talk, explore your feelings, and begin to feel like yourself again.

Here are five common signs it might be time to consider speaking to a counsellor:

1. You Feel Overwhelmed or Anxious Most of the Time

Do you often feel like you’re just getting through the day, constantly carrying a weight of stress or anxiety? Perhaps your mind races with worries, or small tasks feel like big hurdles. This kind of emotional overload can slowly wear you down.

Talking with a professional can help you understand what’s driving these feelings, develop coping strategies, and create space for calm. You might also find it helpful to visit Mind’s guide to anxiety and panic attacks for more insight.

2. You Keep Repeating the Same Patterns

Whether it’s in relationships, work situations, or how you treat yourself, you may find you’re stuck in the same cycles, feeling powerless to change. Counselling offers a safe place to explore why these patterns keep happening, and how you can gently shift them.

3. You’re Struggling in Your Relationships

If communication feels difficult, boundaries are blurred, or you’re feeling isolated even around others, you’re not alone. Relationship issues—romantic, family, or friendships—can have a deep impact on your emotional well-being.

Counselling can support you to understand your needs, communicate more clearly, and rebuild healthy connections.

4. You’ve Experienced a Major Life Change or Loss

Grief, divorce, redundancy, becoming a parent, illness, or moving home—these changes can shake our foundations. Even positive life events can stir up complex emotions. You might feel numb, tearful, angry, or simply adrift.

You don’t have to face these transitions alone. Counselling can help you process what you’re feeling and find your way forward. The NHS guide to dealing with grief and loss also offers helpful resources.

5. You Just Feel “Off”—and Don’t Know Why

Sometimes, there’s no obvious reason. You might feel flat, disconnected, or like something’s just not right. You may find yourself asking, “What’s wrong with me?” but not knowing how to answer.

It’s okay not to have all the answers. Therapy can help you explore what’s beneath the surface and reconnect with your sense of self.

Is Online or Telephone Counselling Right for You?

You might be wondering if virtual sessions are as effective as in-person ones. The answer is, yes, they can be. I offer online and telephone counselling across the UK, so whether you’re in Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, London, or a small village in Cornwall, you can access the same level of care and support from the comfort and privacy of your own space.

For many clients, working remotely provides flexibility, comfort, and a sense of safety, especially if you’re new to counselling. If you’d like to understand more about how counselling works, BACP’s information on types of therapies is a good place to start.

Ready to Take the First Step?

Reaching out for help takes courage. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, loss, or just feeling stuck, counselling can be a powerful first step towards change.

At Roz’s Counselling Corner, I offer compassionate, down-to-earth support for adults across the UK, whether via online or telephone counselling.

If something in this post has resonated with you, I invite you to get in touch for a free, no-pressure chat. Together, we can explore whether counselling might be right for you.