<?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[Luan Thomas Counselling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luan Thomas Counselling]]></description><link>https://www.luanthomascounselling.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:18:20 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.luanthomascounselling.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Stress – When Life Feels Overwhelming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modern life can feel incredibly demanding. Work pressures, family responsibilities, financial worries, health concerns, and the constant pace of everyday life can all contribute to feelings of stress. While a certain amount of stress is a normal part of life, ongoing or overwhelming stress can begin to affect both our emotional and physical wellbeing. Recognising the signs of stress is an important first step towards making positive changes. What Does Stress Feel Like? Stress affects everyone...]]></description><link>https://www.luanthomascounselling.com/post/understanding-stress-when-life-feels-overwhelming</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a85bb916413fe375785a021</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:20:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1ee51f_964e7503fcfa4d45833460cd8fae9156~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>luan thomas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[# Why Do We Overthink? Understanding the Mind That Won’t Switch. Off Have you ever found yourself going over the same conversation again and again, wondering whether you said the wrong thing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perhaps you lie awake at night thinking about something that happened during the day, or find yourself constantly worrying about what might happen tomorrow. You may even tell yourself, 'I need to stop thinking about this,' only to find that your mind seems to become even busier. If this sounds familiar, you are certainly not alone. Overthinking is something many of us experience, particularly during times of stress, uncertainty or anxiety. Understanding why it happens can be the first step...]]></description><link>https://www.luanthomascounselling.com/post/why-do-we-overthink-understanding-the-mind-that-won-t-switch-off-have-you-ever-found-yourself-go</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a79ae2c2ea6eb4d2c6fe225</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:40:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_3ca4bbdfd23346a8bbad36e36ff6bc59~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>luan thomas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Do I Feel Anxious All The Time? Understanding Anxiety and Finding Calm.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. Before an interview, an exam, a presentation, or an important life event, anxiety is a natural response that helps us prepare and stay alert. In many situations, it can even be helpful. However, when anxiety becomes persistent, overwhelming, or begins to affect everyday life, it can feel exhausting. You may find yourself constantly worrying, overthinking conversations, struggling to relax, or feeling on edge without knowing exactly why....]]></description><link>https://www.luanthomascounselling.com/post/why-do-i-feel-anxious-all-the-time-understanding-anxiety-and-finding-calm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a746625cc18b11502704c0e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:21:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1ee51f_20852e9e0cc943b19d9e1fcd9b87df62~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_900,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>luan thomas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Chronic Pain: Why Your Pain Is Real, Even When Tests Don't Show the Full Picture]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've been living with chronic pain for months or even years, you may have heard phrases like, 'Your scans look fine,' or 'There's nothing more we can find.' For many people, these words can leave them feeling confused, frustrated, and even questioning whether their pain is somehow 'all in their head.' I want to reassure you that your pain is real. As both a counsellor and Solution Focused Hypnotherapist, I meet people who are not only living with persistent pain but are also carrying the...]]></description><link>https://www.luanthomascounselling.com/post/understanding-chronic-pain-why-your-pain-is-real-even-when-tests-don-t-show-the-full-picture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a68d58cbd1f4328fbf520f4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:54:57 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>luan thomas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luan Thomas Counselling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to my blog page by Luan Thomas]]></description><link>https://www.luanthomascounselling.com/post/luan-thomas-counselling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a679e94d1a59ce0fe29561c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1ee51f_054e66b3ac3343b4affb771264e991ae~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_998,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>luan thomas</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>