Expert advice
April Baker is CEO of Together Co, a Brighton-based loneliness charity that creates connections to change lives. togetherco.org.uk
Catherine Hallissey is a chartered psychologist specialising in lifestyle design and parenting. catherinehallissey.com
At Christmas, we’re bombarded with images of what a perfect holiday season should look like – the family gathered around the table, laughing and smiling, the piles of presents by the tree. But when our reality doesn’t match up, we can feel we’re lacking, which can compound any negative feelings about missing out that we may already have.
For many people, Christmas can be a lonely time. You may have lost someone dear to you, have moved to a new area where you don’t know many people, or perhaps you find yourself alone this year for other reasons. Whether it’s being alone on Christmas Day itself, or feeling at a loose end throughout the festive season, for some, the so-called season of joy can
