You Can’t Switch Your Mind Off And It’s Exhausting
Therapy in Preston & Online (UK)
Your mind does not really stop
It moves from one thought to the next. Replaying things. Analysing. Trying to figure everything out.
Even when nothing is wrong, something still feels off.
You might find yourself:
- replaying conversations
- imagining worst case scenarios
- struggling to relax
And no matter how much you think things through, it never quite settles.
How this shows up
- Constant overthinking
- Feeling on edge
- Difficulty switching off
- Struggling to be present
Why this happens
Your mind is trying to create certainty.
It is a way of trying to stay in control when something underneath feels unsettled.
What therapy helps with
- Understand your thinking patterns
- Learn how to respond to thoughts differently
- Feel more grounded and steady

Hi! I’m Bethan
Psychotherapist at MIND&Co.
I work with people who feel like they’ve slowly lost themselves in relationships – adapting, second-guessing, or putting their needs aside without even realising it.
If that’s where you are, you’re not alone, and it makes sense.

