Belinda Shackson Counselling

Belinda Shackson Counselling Counselling service. I offer Person Centred Integrative Counselling, where you, as the client are at the heart of all the work. I offer one to one counselling.

Sessions will be in a safe, confidential space. I will be along side you in your lived experience with empathy and acceptance. Working together to achieve new ways of feeling and understanding always exploring ways to gently move you forward. I work with clients over the age of 16. Alternatively, can also offer Zoom sessions if in person isn’t an option for you. I am professionally trained and hold National Counselling Society accreditation. I have monthly supervision and work within a robust ethical framework. I am committed to continual personal development. Please don’t hesitate to ask any questions about the therapy process.

*Grief Awareness Week*It is valuable to understand that grief shapes us, it changes us. Meet yourself with compassion th...
03/12/2025

*Grief Awareness Week*

It is valuable to understand that grief shapes us, it changes us. Meet yourself with compassion throughout.

Be kind to yourself. ❤️

Choose how you spend your time, your intentions will of changed. Connect with trusted and caring others.
Communicate what you need, clearly. It can be hard for those around us to know how to help us in a meaningful way. People want to be of use but can struggle with knowing how to be.

Reach out to a grieving person, they will always remember that you did. ❤️

Look at ways to help in more practical terms, to lessen their mental load. Just check in.

When a partner reaches out and we deflect or ignore that’s when trust is also broken down in those small moments. The sm...
17/11/2025

When a partner reaches out and we deflect or ignore that’s when trust is also broken down in those small moments.

The small moments of intimacy that comes from a connection bid, strengthens and secures the attachment. If we are denied expression or closeness it can lead to feeling unsafe with our emotions.

So yes the small things are the bigger picture. ❤️

The body often knows before the mind does. Check in with how you are feeling, if you are perhaps acting out of characte...
12/11/2025

The body often knows before the mind does.

Check in with how you are feeling, if you are perhaps acting out of character.

Slow down for a second and ask yourself what you need. ❤️

My new WFH assistant. Needs far less attention than the real version, when she is not snoozing. Thank you Harry for the ...
05/11/2025

My new WFH assistant. Needs far less attention than the real version, when she is not snoozing.

Thank you Harry for the thoughtful gift. 😊

So true, don’t we all need help at times, regardless of age or life experience. We aren’t designed to get through it all...
03/11/2025

So true, don’t we all need help at times, regardless of age or life experience.

We aren’t designed to get through it all alone.

Really useful to have an awareness of how these distortions show up for us. Take a pause and question, ‘ Is this really ...
25/10/2025

Really useful to have an awareness of how these distortions show up for us. Take a pause and question, ‘ Is this really the truth’ it is so easy for us to fall back into patterns, questioning and reframing is the way to work through.

Immensely grateful to each and every one of them. Thank you for the lessons. I have 200 followers!! 😊Much appreciated. X
17/10/2025

Immensely grateful to each and every one of them.

Thank you for the lessons.

I have 200 followers!! 😊Much appreciated. X

Come on sunshine, where are you today? Yesterday afternoon was perfect. How cute is the toadstool and pixie. Never know ...
13/10/2025

Come on sunshine, where are you today? Yesterday afternoon was perfect.

How cute is the toadstool and pixie. Never know what you’ll find in the woods.

Hope Monday is kind to you all and eases you gently into the week. 🙂

Morning! I’ve a cold 🤧just had over twenty minutes trying to pay at the new parking ticket machines, where I always park...
09/10/2025

Morning!

I’ve a cold 🤧just had over twenty minutes trying to pay at the new parking ticket machines, where I always park. To say I was agitated was an understatement. Managed to find the fee in coins in the car( emergency stash) paid finally.

Got into my counselling room and noticed cup a soups in my cupboard- lovely for lunch. Comfort in a cup.
Then, oh no mug !!

A Vision appeared at the top of the cupboard.
Mugs!!!!!! 😊they have always been there and not used.

A small win!! 🥳

That’ll do! Faith restored. ( but do have a stone in my tights) 😂

Have a good day.

Some of the joys of doing what I do. There are so many more in between. 🙂
01/10/2025

Some of the joys of doing what I do. There are so many more in between. 🙂

Very fortunate to have lovely walks right on my doorstep. It really has become the only time I feel I can turn off all t...
30/09/2025

Very fortunate to have lovely walks right on my doorstep. It really has become the only time I feel I can turn off all the thoughts.

Mila still very wary of the cows. 🙈

I adore Autumn days like these. 🍁will always be my favourite season.

Hope you can get out today, or participate in something that allows you to switch off all the noise.

Sessions available online, Telephone or in person. 🙂Concession fees are available, please get in touch to discuss. I wor...
25/09/2025

Sessions available online, Telephone or in person. 🙂
Concession fees are available, please get in touch to discuss.

I work with Children, Young People and Adults.

Couples Counselling also available.

07585 334 399. Thank you .

Address

5 Mill Street
Bideford
EX392JR

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+447585344399

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