Rachael Baxter Arts Counselling

02/12/2025

Incase you need a reminder.

Our minds can be a real gremlin sometimes; dragging us into old and unhelpful thought/ behaviour spirals.

Anxiety can take the wheel and drive us towards catastrophising things that haven't even happened.

Depression locks us in a past which no longer exists and drains the life out of our present.

If survival mode rules the roost (our amygdala) we can end up living small in order to stay safe. Bracing for the next perceived threat.

We can't try new ideas/ challenges because we are essentially stuck within the confines of our defense mechanisms.

It can be really helpful to see what's churning around in your mind from a step away. If you can express it all out of your body - onto paper, by speaking to another, it helps you to shine the light of conscious awareness onto these gremlins.

This can provide insight and clarity around how to take some positive steps to changing your inner landscape to a more fruitful place.

To take that first step, book in an initial session today:
📧 hello@rachaelbaxter.com

21/11/2025

✨️ Life can get so serious and busy that sometimes we can forget to just LIVE!
Chuck a bit of whimsy into your day, god knows we need it! ✨️

Ideas - Get out and build a snowman, try a different trail on your daily walk, put on some cheesy tunes and dance around your living room.
Pop your ideas in the comments! ⬇️

Shake it up a bit to give your brain a dopamine treat! 🧠

17/11/2025

🧠 THIS!!
Can you imagine if everyone had a kind, compassionate, encouraging, patient inner voice, that loved and supported us unconditionally?
How different our world would be!

We CAN change the way we speak to ourselves.

It takes a few steps to get there:

🧠 We must first catch our inner voice in order to stop the old tape recording(s).
🧠 We can simultaneously begin to record a new 'script', one that helps instead of hindering us.
🧠 With conscious repetition this new script can take hold. Over time this can become our new automatic response.
🧠 Therapy also helps with sowing the seeds of your new inner voice. When we have repeated experience of being validated, heard, seen, empathised with, these experiences begin to change our brain on a physical level, thanks to neuroplasticity.
Our relationship with our therapist is literally a healing one.

If you have noticed you have a strong, mean, harsh inner critic which is creating obstacles in your day to day life, you may find it helpful to come for a chat.

Rae
hello@rachaelbaxter.com
www.rachaelbaxter.com

11/11/2025

✨️ Meditation guidée ce soir pour 11/11.
19h - 20h
Prix libre ✨️

09/11/2025

Food for thought... 💭
"Just be" whenever you can. You are already enough, exactly as you are in this moment.

08/11/2025

Mental and emotional health struggles can be imperceptible to those around.
This can feel very isolating.
We are not all in the same boat, but lots of people are carrying/ navigating something.

Les problèmes de santé mentale et émotionnelle peuvent être imperceptibles pour ceux qui nous entourent.
Cela peut sembler très isolant.
Nous ne sommes pas tous dans le même bateau, mais beaucoup de gens portent / naviguent quelque chose.

04/11/2025

02/11/2025

Hello lovely people 😊
Meditation Tuesday 4th 19h - 20h.
I look forward to seeing you there.
All levels are welcome if you want to dip your toe in a new experience and come along for the first time ✨️
Meditation is a wonderful practice for our physical, mental and emotional health.
It helps to regulate the nervous system and is like a medicinal balm for our (often frazzled) brain.
Book in to recharge your body and mind.

🇫🇷 Bonjour gens charmants 😊
Méditation mardi 4 19h - 20h.
J’ai hâte de vous voir là-bas.
Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus si vous voulez plonger dans une nouvelle expérience et venir pour la première fois ✨️
La méditation est une pratique merveilleuse pour notre santé physique, mentale et émotionnelle.
Il aide à réguler le système nerveux et est comme un baume médicinal pour notre cerveau (souvent épuisé).
Réservez pour recharger votre corps et votre esprit.

29/10/2025

'Pause and reflect' is such a helpful technique to learn and use.

The things people say and do TO us are majoritively about THEM and THEIR stuff.

How WE react and what we IDENTIFY WITH is OUR stuff.

If we can be brave enough to really look at those impulsive responses that bubble up inside of us, they are actually great communicators.

These reactionary emotions/ stories provide insight that can support our own personal development and growth.

Just one of the things you can gently explore in therapy; in a safe environment, with a trained professional 🧠

hello@rachaelbaxter.com
www.rachaelbaxter.com
Rae Baxter - MBACP
Integrative Arts Counselling

28/10/2025

🧠 Méditation le mardi à 19h - 20h, le Biot
Prix libre.
Je facilite un mélange de styles de méditation, pour vous présenter différentes approches.
Les avantages sont les mêmes - réduire le stress, l’anxiété, aider à se reposer, dormir et la tranquillité d’esprit ✨️
Rejoignez-nous ce soir

🧠 Méditation Tuesdays 19h - 20, le Biot.
Pay what you feel.
I facilitate a mix of types of méditation, to introduce you to different approches.
The benefits are the same - reduce stress, anxiety, help with rest, sleep and peace of mind ✨️
Join us this evening

26/10/2025

All the yes 🧡

17/10/2025

Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross explores the powerful connection between creativity and wellbeing. The book blends neuroscience, psychology and personal reflection to show how the arts are not just an optional extra but a fundamental part of being human. It explains how music, movement, storytelling and visual expression can reduce stress, strengthen relationships and even support physical healing.

The writing is accessible and engaging, making complex science feel clear and relatable. The authors highlight research findings while weaving in real examples that bring the ideas to life. This balance helps the reader see both the evidence and the everyday relevance of what is being shared. It is a book that makes you feel included in the conversation, regardless of how much you know about the brain or the arts.

Another strength is the focus on practice. Rather than staying abstract, the book offers simple ways to bring more creativity into daily life. Suggestions such as intentional listening, playful drawing or surrounding ourselves with colour and texture feel inviting and achievable. These ideas show how small acts of creativity can have meaningful impact.

Overall, this is a hopeful and affirming read that reframes the arts as essential for health and growth. It encourages readers to embrace their own creativity and to recognise its value in everyday life. For anyone who has ever questioned whether art truly matters, this book provides both scientific grounding and an inspiring reminder of its transformative power.

Found here: https://amzn.to/4mVGrqB