<?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[Mid Essex Counselling]]></title><description><![CDATA[A warm, confidential space to talk and make sense of what feels difficult, with a BACP-registered psychodynamic counsellor in Witham.]]></description><link>https://www.midessexcounselling.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:46:25 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.midessexcounselling.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What Does Psychodynamic Counselling Mean?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've been looking for a counsellor, you may have come across the term psychodynamic counselling and wondered what it actually means. It's not exactly everyday language. You might also be wondering whether the type of counselling really matters. Will you be expected to talk endlessly about your childhood? Will the counsellor sit silently analysing everything you say? And how can talking about the past possibly help with something that's troubling you today? Psychodynamic counselling is...]]></description><link>https://www.midessexcounselling.org/post/what-is-psychodynamic-counselling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a96d8f225b3354b47925901</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:41:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/488db4_3eb166772f2d42f781279f95433c9e93~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happens in Your First Counselling Session?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting. Many people tell me they've thought about getting in touch for months, sometimes years, before making that first phone call or sending an email. It's completely understandable to feel uncertain. You may be wondering what you'll be expected to talk about, whether you'll become emotional, or even whether counselling is right for you. The good news is that there is no expectation for you to arrive knowing exactly what to say. Your...]]></description><link>https://www.midessexcounselling.org/post/first-counselling-session</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a76ddc47e238b0b8adfb5e3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:51:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1ca16f_018c7660a42c4f17b72cee57e0c777cf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jonathon</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>