R & R counselling and Psychotherapy service

26/03/2026

Sometimes life can feel like an endless slog. Work commitments, relationship struggles, financial worries, these all add up. But do not forget the power of persistence, courage and determination. They all help you achieve your goals, big or small. If they don’t feel like you then aspire to them, believe in yourself.

Winston Churchill battled depression throughout his life, referring to it as his ‘Black dog’ (it’s a good read) and this quote of his resonates with me. Even when you’re low have faith & courage in who you are and what you can achieve 💪

20/03/2026

My Happy place. Is it yours too? 🌳 No time is wasted in a forest. Whether it be with two legs or with 4 🐴 🐶

18/03/2026

Do you ever feel lonely? Existential philosophy suggests that we’re all fundamentally alone which isn’t untrue but it’s not healthy to process all our emotions ourselves. Enter chat - Therapy. A space to talk, discus, say things out loud that perhaps have only ruminated in your head or heart. Therapy doesn’t ‘fix’ these things but it helps unpack it all so you can see it more clearly.

“He who sees and feels too much alone ends up not fitting in anywhere” Friedrich Nietzsche

14/03/2026

Thinking of those this Mother’s Day weekend who might have lost a mum, never had a mum or who are desperately trying to become a mum.

These commercial days are unavoidable but your suffering needn’t be.
Acknowledge the thoughts & emotions they bring up, give the space for them and let them go.

Do whatever you have to do to get through the day and most importantly be kind to yourself 🫶 leaving a link below from Cruse Bereavement care for some helpful advice to get through 💪

Said with a mothers love 💛

Grieving on mother's day can be extremely difficult, especially when we see families celebrate it on social media & TV. We can help.

09/03/2026

Have you been around horses?

Combining my love and passion for horses and people, I am excited to announce that I intend to (finally!) embark on my next stage of my Psychotherapy journey in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP).

Horses have been apart of my core soul since I was a little girl and I often remark if my ponies & horses could have spoken over the years they would dish my dirt! Trust that they were handsomely paid in carrots.
Like every true therapist they kept all my secrets and soothed all my emotions.
They offered love, attunement and care until the last furlong.
Whilst Polo, dressage, drag hunting and hacking were all terrible fun it was simply being around them that offered the most healing 🙏 Horses have a special way of mirroring our blind spots, our interruptions and meet us on a soul level.

So if you are interested in how horses have a special way of unlocking trauma, emotions and pain have a read of this article from the Counselling Directory and roll on Oct 2026!

Learn the key differences between equine-assisted psychotherapy and equine-assisted learning to choose safe, ethical support that suits your needs.

06/03/2026

As someone who’s lost a loved one to su***de it’s not an easy path to navigate. Infact it’s a dark one. No one should feel alone in their dark place so if you are having or have ever experienced thoughts of su***de please, please don’t stay there alone, people care, you matter, you’re not alone. reach out.

Read our advice on how to cope if you're feeling suicidal. There's tips to help right now and tips to prepare for the future, in case these feelings return.

28/02/2026

How resilient are you in your life? Resilience towards failure is a skill best learnt introspectively.

To quote one of my favourite modern day psychologists - Jordan Peterson (he has a great podcast)

He defines resilience as

“The capacity to withstand life's inevitable, unpredictable, and often tragic disruptions by embracing reality, fostering gratitude, and adopting responsibility. He advocates for strengthening the self through incremental improvement, facing fear, and developing competence”

If you want to improve your ‘resilience’ Psychotherapy can help you.

23/02/2026

Have you cleared your mind today? I find a good walk always does the trick.

“Not all those who wander are lost” J.R.R TOLKEIN

13/02/2026

12/02/2026

👏 I’m such an advocate for promoting good mental health young 🙏

10/02/2026

Approaching Valentine’s Day it gives us time to reflect on how we give and receive love - a hot topic I like to explore in therapy. Like all things awareness is information and we can learn a lot from matters of the heart!

So if you’ve not done so yet time to tell those loved ones, neighbours, friends & teachers that they are cherished & appreciated for simply being them. What love language do you like to receive and what do you give out?

08/02/2026

We hear the terminology ‘Gaslighting’ a lot more these days. Many of us experience/recieve this type of toxic behaviour so it’s important to know what it is and how it manifests. If you think you have experienced Gaslighting behaviours from a work colleague, partner, family member or friend therapy can help you manage and provide effective solutions to navigate it and its effects!