Area of focus
Loneliness
Loneliness is not simply being alone. It is the felt absence of satisfying connection, and it can be present even when other people are nearby.
Find your therapistHow loneliness can affect wellbeing
- Higher risk of depression and anxiety
- Poorer sleep
- Lower confidence
- Physical-health stress
- Greater vulnerability to substance misuse
Common causes
- Moving country, separation, or retirement
- Bereavement
- Illness or social isolation
- Difficulty forming or maintaining relationships
- Heavy social-media use
- Social anxiety or depression
How therapy can help
CBT can challenge beliefs that deepen isolation; interpersonal therapy can strengthen relationship skills; mindfulness can build presence and self-compassion. Individual counselling also explores the specific roots of your loneliness.
The Bliss approach
Support combines emotional understanding with gradual, realistic steps toward activities, communities, and relationships that fit your values and interests.
Questions people ask
Is it normal to feel lonely around people?
Yes. Loneliness is often about the quality of connection, not the number of people nearby.
Can online therapy help?
Yes. It offers a safe connection while helping you build skills and confidence for relationships outside therapy.
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