Courageous Being

13/02/2026

Trust can be broken in an instant through betrayal or dishonesty, or it can slowly erode through repeated patterns and small breaches over time. However, it is rarely repaired as quickly as it is damaged. Rebuilding trust is possible — but it requires more than words or apologies; it requires consistent change and sustained effort.

Here are five foundations for rebuilding trust:

1️⃣ Acknowledge the Impact (Not Just the Event)
Repair begins when the person who caused harm fully acknowledges the emotional impact — without defensiveness, minimising, or shifting blame. “I see how this hurt you” is more powerful than “That wasn’t my intention.”

2️⃣ Consistency Over Time
Trust is rebuilt through predictable, aligned behaviour. Small, consistent actions matter more than grand gestures. Reliability restores nervous system safety.

3️⃣ Radical Transparency
When trust has been broken, transparency is not punishment — it’s repair. Clear communication, openness about whereabouts or communication (when appropriate), and proactive reassurance can help restore security.

4️⃣ Space for Emotion
The hurt person needs space to ask questions, express anger or grief, and revisit the hurt more than once. Healing is rarely linear. Avoid rushing the process.

5️⃣ Mutual Reflection
While responsibility for the breach lies with the person who broke trust, long-term repair involves examining relationship patterns together. What was happening beneath the surface? What needs strengthening moving forward?

💬 Trust repair is less about “moving on” and more about creating a new foundation — one built with greater honesty, clarity, and emotional safety.

21/01/2026

This week, I had to remove a large tree from my garden — it had grown too close to our home. In a matter of minutes, all that remained was the stump.

It got me thinking about therapy. At times, we long for a quick fix — to cut things away and start again, hoping it will ease our discomfort or distress.

But therapy isn’t about cutting down what already exists or forcing change. It’s about gently tending to the roots, at a pace that feels safe. Our thoughts, emotions, and relationship patterns often grow from experiences that shaped us long ago.

In therapy, we don’t rush to remove these roots. We approach them with care, curiosity, and compassion. When they are tended to with understanding and support, new growth becomes possible — not because something was broken, but because it was given what it needed.

Healing happens below the surface, and it unfolds in its own time.

14/01/2026

I ended last year feeling exhausted. So, instead of setting new goals for 2026, I chose an intention: nourish.

These reflection questions are helping me consider how to live each day with more intention, practising self-compassion and care, so I can continue doing the things I love. I offer them as a prompt that may guide you as you set your intentions for 2026:

• One value to protect — what guides your choices and deserves safeguarding in your life and relationships?
• One boundary to strengthen — where might clearer limits support your emotional wellbeing?
• One practice to reclaim — what helps regulate, restore, or reconnect you with yourself?

These are not goals to perfect, but invitations to notice what you need in order to feel more grounded, resourced, and cared for.

12/11/2025

You can't think your way out of old patterns — you live your way into new ones.
Every moment of awareness, compassion, and courage builds the path to change. 🌱

07/11/2025

We’re excited to share that EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is now available .

EMDR is a powerful, evidence-based approach that helps people heal from the effects of trauma, anxiety, grief, and other distressing life experiences. By supporting the brain’s natural ability to process and integrate memories, EMDR can bring relief, clarity, and a renewed sense of calm.

If you’ve been feeling stuck in painful patterns or struggling to move past difficult experiences, EMDR may be a supportive next step on your healing journey. 💫

14/09/2025

Healthy connection begins with self-regulation. When we learn to calm and centre ourselves, we can show up in relationships with greater presence, empathy, and openness. At , we support you in cultivating self-awareness, self-compassion, and the skills for deeper connection.

11/09/2025

In relationships, love asks us to flow with change, to bend without breaking, and to return, again and again, to connection. 🌊💙

30/08/2025

27/08/2025

🌸 We are so excited to welcome Gayatri to our counselling team! 🌸

Gayatri is a warm and compassionate counsellor who is deeply committed to supporting both individuals and couples. She helps her clients gently explore the root causes of their struggles, creating space for healing, growth, and lasting change. 💙

We’re thrilled to have her with us and can’t wait for you to meet her! ✨

👉 Get courageous and book a session with Gayatri today or learn more about her approach via the link in her bio. Book today at: https://courageous-being.splose.com/booking/services

08/08/2025

Looking for a warm, professional space to welcome your clients?
Our light-filled, thoughtfully furnished rooms are designed to feel calm, private, and supportive — the perfect environment for meaningful therapeutic work.
✨ What’s included:
✔ Fully furnished, ready-to-use space
✔ Quiet and confidential environment
✔ Tea/coffee facilities
✔ Convenient location with great transport links
✔ Flexible rental options

Whether you’re a counsellor, psychologist, or wellbeing practitioner, we’d love to welcome you into our supportive community.
📍 Location: Milton
📩 DM us to arrange a viewing or find out more.