20 minutes to change your life

Kate Haskell
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  • MENTAL HEALTH

Straight forward, no nonsense thoughts and guidance from a qualified counsellor. You might not change your life in 20 minutes but you can certainly make a good start.

Episodes

  1. FEB 2

    What's your attachment style?

    In this episode, Kate Haskell delves into attachment theory, exploring how our early relationships shape our attachment styles and influence our adult relationships. She discusses the different attachment styles—secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized—and how they manifest in our interactions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding these patterns to foster self-awareness and healing. Kate encourages listeners to reflect on their own attachment styles and offers hope for change through new relational experiences.

    17 min

  2. 11/04/2025

    Anxiety: don't worry about it!

    In this conversation, Kate Haskell discusses the complexities of anxiety and guides us towards acceptance. Kate talks with BBC presenter and fellow podcaster Kylie Pentelow who shares her personal experiences with anxiety and highlights various coping mechanisms.

    17 min

  3. 10/07/2025

    Good Grief! How to manage the many faces of grief & loss

    In this conversation, Kate Haskell is joined by fellow counsellor, Jane Blackburn, and discusses the journey of grief and healing, emphasising the importance of creating rituals, self-care, and seeking professional help. Grief can feel overwhelming but can become more manageable over time, allowing individuals to find a new way of being without letting their loss define them. Keywords grief, healing, self-care, professional help, memory box, coping strategies, loss, emotional support, mental health, rituals

    17 min

  4. 07/16/2025

    The Perils of Perfectionism: Understanding Overthinking

    In this episode, Kate Haskell explores the issue of overthinking, its roots in perfectionism and fear, and its impact on self-esteem. She discusses how overthinking can serve as a coping mechanism but ultimately leads to anxiety and self-doubt. . Kate encourages listeners to embrace imperfection and find peace in acceptance as a pathway to mental well-being.

    16 min
  5. 20 minutes to change your life. Episode 1 :How to get support.

    06/26/2025

    20 minutes to change your life. Episode 1 :How to get support.

    In this episode, Kate Haskell discusses how you can find the right the counsellor for you. If you are seeking counselling, Kate emphasises the importance of finding the right therapist and reframing vulnerability as a strength. She addresses the stigma surrounding mental health support, the preparation needed for the first session, and the empowering choice clients have in selecting their counsellors. The conversation highlights the value of counselling in promoting emotional well-being and personal growth. Takeaways There's a lot of support available for mental health. Choosing the right therapist is crucial for effective counselling. Vulnerability should be viewed as a strength, not a weakness. Many people feel nervous before their first counselling session. Stigma around counselling still exists, especially in the UK. Self-awareness is key to personal growth and healing. Counselling can help reframe negative thoughts and feelings. It's important to find a qualified and professional counsellor. Therapy is about you and your experiences, not about the therapist. Making the first call to a counsellor can be empowering.

    18 min
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Straight forward, no nonsense thoughts and guidance from a qualified counsellor. You might not change your life in 20 minutes but you can certainly make a good start.

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