Cypselae Counselling

17/02/2026

Grief isn’t just emotional — it shows up in the body too. 💔
Swipe through to learn how loss can impact you physically, including:

✨ Fatigue & low energy
🥣 Changes in appetite
😵‍💫 Brain fog
💢 Aches & pains
⚖️ Hormone imbalance

Your body is reacting to loss — and that’s normal. You don’t have to go through it alone. 💛

11/02/2026

As I’ve said recently, grief doesn’t just live in our thoughts. It can sit heavy in our chest, tighten in our throat and make it feel hard to breathe.

If you’ve been feeling this tight, breathless sensation, don't panic 💛

Try some of these gentle breathing techniques to help calm your nervous system and ease the physical weight of grief.

https://youtu.be/J8dVY7iO700

Are you feeling overwhelmed? If so, this video will teach you five somatic breathing exercises that will bring you back to your body and provide you with a m...

07/02/2026

Grief doesn’t just affect your heart — it affects your whole body.

When we think about grief, we often focus on the emotional pain… but did you know it can show up physically too? It can lead to:

💤 Fatigue
🥑 Change in appetite
🛌 Disrupted sleep
🧠 Headaches and pains
💊 Weakened immune system
…And more

If you’re wondering why your body is reacting the way it is, you’re not alone, and understanding these physical responses can help you feel more grounded and supported.
Dive into the full blog here: https://www.cypselae.co.uk/ways-grief-impacts-you-physically/

Managing loss can disrupt nearly every physical system in your body, here are eight key ways that grief can impact you physically.

04/02/2026

Grief can feel heavy, confusing, and unpredictable. During hard times, being gentle with yourself isn’t just kind — it’s essential.

But self-care isn’t just about bubble baths and Instagram aesthetics, it’s about noticing what your mind and body need, and giving yourself permission to feel and express emotions in healthy ways.

But what is self-care really, and why does it matter when you’re grieving?

I explore this topic in more detail in my recent YouTube video, and you can check it out here: https://youtu.be/Pcq7WmXnl-Q

Last month was ‘Self-Care September’, so I thought it would be nice to take a moment to talk about self-care, what it means, what it might look like, and why...

02/02/2026

🌸 Grief has no timeline. No rulebook. No “right” way to feel. 🌸

Whether your loss is recent or something you’ve carried quietly for years, grief can show up emotionally, physically and unexpectedly.

Here are 7 gentle techniques to help you cope with grief, starting with the most important one of all: allowing yourself to feel.

30/01/2026

After all the joy and busyness of the festive season, January can feel… long. Really long!

And for many of us, this time of year can bring with it more than just a case of the ‘January blues’.

If you’re feeling heavy, slow or depressed right now, you could be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

So, if you are noticing that low mood creeping in, know that you’re not alone. Watch my YouTube video for practical tips on how to manage SAD:

https://youtu.be/f6jy17biljc

In my last video, I talked about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), what it is and who is at risk. So in this latest video, I will focus on how to manage SAD...

28/01/2026

If you’re struggling with loss and grief right now, you don't have to do it alone.

Here is a list of resources to help you navigate grief and start to heal: https://www.cypselae.co.uk/grief-support-resources-in-the-uk/

Cypselae Counselling services have put together a list on the different grief support resources in the UK, so you can find what feels right for you and start to heal at your own pace.

23/01/2026

How to cope with grief and loss 💔

This is the fifth and final video in my series on death, grief, loss and bereavement and this time I’m tackling the important ways in which you can cope with grief.

From acknowledgement to acceptance, I’ll take you through the different steps for tackling grief and loss, focusing on research and evidence-backed strategies.

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/9GAL2HKPPu0

This is the fifth and final video in my series on death, grief, loss and bereavement and this time I’m tackling the important ways in which you can cope with...

19/01/2026

🔵 Do you subscribe to the ‘Blue Monday’ theory? 🔵

Whether or not you believe that today is statistically the most depressing day of the year, there’s no denying that this time of year can be tough for lots of us:

- The come down after Christmas
- The return to normal life and routine
- The short, dark days

It can cause many of us to feel down, and if you’re struggling right now, you could be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

So, I thought that it would be helpful today to share one of my past videos on SAD and how to manage it: https://youtu.be/f6jy17biljc

In my last video, I talked about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), what it is and who is at risk. So in this latest video, I will focus on how to manage SAD...

12/01/2026

Last week, I shared my latest video on what grief feels like and Tonkin’s model of grief. Today, I thought it would be helpful to share my own representation of that model.

As explained in the video, when you lose a loved one, the grief can feel massive and overwhelming.

As time passes, your grief stays the same, but your life grows around it 🪴

And in case you missed my latest video, you can check it out here: https://youtu.be/w6NfvlTB63E

06/01/2026

Hello, I hope 2026 is treating you well so far!

I have mentioned in the past that grief is not a linear process, and so, in my latest YouTube video, the fourth in my series on death, grief, loss and bereavement, I am sharing another model for grieving.

This time, I talk about Tonkin’s Model of Grief as I think this can be a really helpful tool for those who have lost a loved one. I discuss how emotions can and will change over time, sharing some of my own personal experiences with grief.

Check out the video over on my channel:

This is the fourth video in my series on death, grief, loss and bereavement. In this video, I take a look at another model for grieving, this time looking at...

04/01/2026

Talking therapy can be a positive and effective way to manage your mental health, especially if you are dealing with death, grief or loss right now.

In my latest blog, I share seven reasons that counselling and talking therapy are so powerful,

If this post inspires you to try talking therapy in 2026, please reach out to find out more about my counselling services:

Call me on 07849 433164 📞
Or drop me an email or message ✉️

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In a world where we’re often told ‘just push through’ or ‘keep your chin up, ’ talking therapy can be a very important tool. Here are why 7 reasons talking therapy is so powerful.