Aberdeen Bespoke Counselling

20/02/2026

📚 Book Recommendation to Support Your Healing
This month I’m recommending "Attached" by Dr. Amir Levine & Rachel Heller.

It reviews say its brilliant, easy-to-understand guide on attachment styles — why we love the way we do, why certain relationships feel hard, and how we can build healthier emotional connections.

Great for anyone wanting to improve communication, understand emotional patterns, or simply get to know themselves better.

Have you read it? Let me know your thoughts ⬇️

17/02/2026

🌱 Childhood Emotional Neglect: What You Didn’t Receive Still Affects You
Inspired by the work of Dr Jonice Webb, Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) is often invisible — but the impact is real.

If you grew up in a home where emotions were ignored, dismissed, or shamed, you may now:
• feel empty or “not enough”
• please others but struggle to know what you want
• feel guilty for having needs
• disconnect from emotions or override your feelings
• feel like something is “wrong” but can’t name it

CEN is not your fault.
And you can heal.
ABC works closely with clients navigating CEN, helping them reconnect with themselves — gently and safely.
You’re not alone.

Please just reach out:

Aberdeen counselling either face-to-face, over the telephone or online. Professional, bespoke counselling service tailored for you.

14/02/2026

💗 Valentine’s Day Reminder from ABC
This Valentine’s Day, remember that love starts with you.
Whether you're in a relationship, single, healing, or somewhere in the messy middle — your worth is not defined by someone else’s presence, attention, or affection.

Choose gentleness with yourself today.
Choose rest.
Choose honesty.
Choose the relationships that nourish you — not drain you.

Aberdeen Bespoke Counselling is here for you, today and every day. 🌿

06/02/2026

February Wellbeing Tip: “Stop Over-Apologising”

🧠 February Wellbeing Tip
If you catch yourself apologising for things that aren’t your fault — taking up space, having needs, asking questions, saying no — pause and try this instead:

Replace - “Sorry for bothering you”
with
“Thank you for your time.”

Replace - “Sorry, I know I’m being difficult”
with
“I’m advocating for what I need.”

Small language shifts create big emotional changes.
Your voice matters — and you don’t have to shrink to be accepted.

If you want to work on your wellbeing and assertiveness, just drop me an email and we can get started!
catherine@aberdeenbespokecounselling.co.uk

03/02/2026

🌿 Aberdeen Bespoke Counselling Is Here for You
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, burnout, neurodiversity, relationships, childhood wounds, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life — ABC is here to support you.

You don’t have to figure everything out on your own.
You don’t have to ‘be strong’ all the time.
You don’t have to pretend everything is fine
You dont have to wait till everything is at boiling point to come to counselling

Reach out when you're ready. You matter.
📩 Message the page or visit AberdeenBespokeCounselling.co

01/02/2026

Podcast Recommendation

🎧 Podcast Recommendation of the Month
If you’re looking for something gentle, grounding, and genuinely helpful, I highly recommend the Therapy Chat podcast with Laura Reagan.
It’s packed with episodes on nervous system regulation, trauma, boundaries, and understanding yourself with more compassion.

Perfect for those moments when you want to learn, reflect, and feel seen.
Let me know which episode resonates most for you 🌿

31/01/2026

🐯✨ **A gentle reminder from Tigger:**

Resilience isn’t perfection.
It’s the ability to soften, pause, reset — and rise again, even if it’s slowly.

Be kind to yourself today. 💛

28/01/2026

To anyone stepping into 2026 feeling unsure, hopeful, tired, excited, or somewhere in between — you’re doing better than you think.

This year, may you:
✨ understand yourself more deeply
✨ let go of what drains you
✨ step toward what heals you
✨ allow yourself to grow at your own pace

Aberdeen Bespoke Counselling is here to walk alongside you.
One gentle step at a time. 💚

23/01/2026

When everything feels overwhelming, try slowing the moment — not the whole day, just the moment.

🫶 place your hand on your chest
🌬 take a slow breath out
👣 ground your feet to the floor
🎧 listen to one calming sound
📝 name one thing you need

Small steps regulate big emotions. You deserve calm. 🌿

21/01/2026

🌿 **New on the ABC Blog: Understanding Childhood Emotional Neglect**

Childhood Emotional Neglect isn’t always loud, obvious, or dramatic — sometimes it’s the quiet absence of what you needed most: emotional connection, comfort, or being truly seen.

If you’ve ever felt “too much,” “not enough,” or unsure of your own needs, you may find this article meaningful.

📝 Read the full blog here:
www.aberdeenbespokecounselling.co.uk/blog/784mejctuupdlpmkfnhfomj3x9sts5

You’re not alone in this healing process. 🌱

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15/01/2026

🌿 **Therapy Myth-Busting**

❌ *“I need to be really struggling before I go to therapy.”*
✔ Many people come to counselling for clarity, confidence, prevention, or support through change.

❌ *“Talking won’t help.”*
✔ The right space, with the right therapist, can shift patterns you’ve carried for years.

❌ *“I should be able to handle things alone.”*
✔ Humans are wired for connection — support is strength, not failure.

If you're curious about counselling, you’re welcome to reach out. 💚

12/01/2026

💬 **Client Testimonial**

“Counselling has helped me to deal with problems better and see myself from the outside. It’s very good and reassuring when someone else is there to support you. I felt comfortable sharing my story. Catherine is very empathetic and caring. Highly recommend Aberdeen Bespoke Counselling.”

Thank you to this client for sharing their experience.
Your trust means everything. 💚
If you’re thinking about starting therapy this year, you’re more than welcome here.