Gail Ann Counselling

14/11/2025

As therapists we aren’t here to fix you, you don’t need fixing 🫶

We are here to help you untangle your thoughts 💭

We are here to let you be yourself, without judgement 👩‍⚖️

We are here to give you a chance to be heard, understood and supported 💛

13/11/2025

02/11/2025

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It can sometimes feel like we have to have it “all together.”

At times, society can make us feel as though our worth is measured by certain things.

You are more than what you do, what you have, or how others see you.

Save this post as a reminder for the days you need it most, or share it with a friend who could use these words today. 💙

26/10/2025

This made me laugh this morning 😀

Genius! 😂

25/10/2025

💛How do you speak to yourself when no one else is listening?💛

The way we speak to ourselves is incredibly powerful. For some of us, that inner voice is harsh, critical, or dismissive, one we’d never use towards someone else. Yet somehow, we believe we don’t matter enough to treat ourselves with the same care or respect. Over time, this kind of self-talk chips away at our sense of worth. It shapes how we see ourselves, fuels feelings of guilt or inadequacy, and keeps us stuck in the same painful patterns. When we constantly tell ourselves we’re not good enough, we start to believe it, and that belief becomes the ‘evidence’ we use to confirm it’s true.

But there is another way. Speaking to ourselves with kindness and compassion doesn’t mean ignoring reality or pretending everything is fine, it means being honest without being cruel. A gentler, more understanding inner voice allows us to see a fuller picture of who we are, our challenges and our strengths, the things we’ve survived, achieved, and learned. From this place, we can begin to offer ourselves encouragement, guidance, even forgiveness, the same care we so readily and wholeheartedly give to others. This shift in how we speak to ourselves can be a profound act of change. Once we recognise that we do matter, that we do have power, and that change is possible, we can begin to nurture ourselves towards what truly feels meaningful and precious in our lives.

www.gailanncounselling.co.uk

23/10/2025

🌿 Confidential counselling support for people in farming and rural life.

If you’re finding things difficult, please know that you don’t have to face it alone. Support really can make a difference, even when things feel impossible.

If you think someone you know might find this helpful, please feel free to share.

🌿 In-person sessions in North Cornwall
🏡 Home visits available in some circumstances
💻 Online and telephone sessions across the UK
🐑 Concession rates available for farmers
📞 Free initial consultation

Learn more at www.gailanncounselling.co.uk

22/10/2025

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Therapy isn’t about being “fixed.”
It’s about being heard, understood, and supported as you make sense of your story.

It’s a space where you don’t have to have the right words, or even know where to start, just a place to begin.

Reaching out can be the start of real change. If you’d like to find out more about how counselling could help, you’re welcome to get in touch.

20/10/2025

Ever notice yourself doing something over and over, just to feel “sure” or “safe”?

OCD isn’t just about being neat or organised, it’s often a way of managing anxiety and uncertainty in ways that can feel impossible to let go of.

It can show up in many forms: checking, cleaning, repeating actions, mentally reviewing, seeking reassurance, or needing things to feel “just right.” It often feels like the only way to find relief or make things feel “okay” again.

But these urges are usually responses to intrusive thoughts and anxiety, not reflections of who we are. Noticing the pattern, the thought, and the urge to act on it can be a powerful first step.

Awareness and acknowledgment can open the door to new ways of responding to thoughts and worries. Speaking to a trained professional can be really helpful — change is possible with the right support 💚

www.gailanncounselling.co.uk

16/10/2025

You don’t need to be able to name it or explain it, if something doesn’t feel right, that feeling matters and that is enough.

I wrote this post with some trepidation, I know not everyone will agree with offering support to those who cause harm. But I’ve always believed that real change begins with understanding why it happens.

To truly break the cycle of abuse, we have to face the root causes, no matter how uncomfortable that may feel.

Change starts with honesty. With counselling and the right support, you can learn new ways to manage anger, rebuild trust, and create safer, more respectful relationships.

You can stop the cycle. You can choose better, starting today.

Help is available. Change is possible.

14/10/2025

What Counselling Really Is (and Isn’t)

These days, it’s easy to lose connection with the places or the times where we feel truly known and supported. Life moves fast, and many of us end up getting really good at coping alone, trying to hold it all together.

Therapy can be a place to be real, to connect and to be heard, and to rediscover the kind of understanding and compassion we all need, so we can begin to show up for ourselves and the people who are important to us, in more genuine, grounded ways.

Starting therapy, or even thinking about it, can bring up a lot of questions and worries. I often hear people say things like:
👉 “I don’t really know what I’d talk about.”
👉 “My problems aren’t as big as other people’s, do I even deserve therapy?”
👉 “What if I feel judged or exposed?”
👉 “Am I really ready to do this?”
👉 “Does this mean there’s something wrong with me?”

These are really common thoughts, and they all make sense.

You don’t need to arrive at therapy knowing exactly what you want to say. Sometimes it’s only by speaking things aloud, with someone who really listens, that the fog starts to clear.

You also don’t need to prove that your struggles are “serious enough.” If something feels heavy, confusing, uneasy, or painful for you, that’s reason enough.

Counselling isn’t about being judged or “fixed.” It’s about being met with understanding, honesty, and compassion, wherever you are in your life.

It’s okay, and normal, to have doubts about starting. You’re not signing up to be anyone other than yourself, you’re simply giving yourself space to be heard.

www.gailanncounselling.co.uk

02/10/2025

In an industry dominated by men and built on toughness, it can be hard to speak up. But looking out for each other’s mental health is just as important as looking out for each other's physical safety. This piece explores how men on site can check in on each other, be open and stand together, not just as co-workers, but as mates.

📢 “What are the best ways to look out for your mates on site?”

We asked one of our guys to speak from experience 👷‍♂️👇

“You don’t need to be a counsellor. Just ask, ‘You alright, mate?’ and actually listen. If someone’s off — not turning up, drinking more, keeping to themselves — don’t ignore it. You might be the one person who checks in before it’s too late.”

Simple stuff that makes a difference:
💚 Take breaks
💚 Make space to talk
💚 Know the signs
💚 Stick helpline numbers in the cabin
💚 Don’t let pride get in the way of checking in

Mental health is just as important as physical safety. So let’s talk about it — and look after each other out there. 🛠💬

Read the full thing here: jatagroup.co.uk/a-builders-guide-to-mental-health/

All JATA colleagues (and their immediate family) can access free, confidential support 24/7 through our Health Assured helpline. Whether you're dealing with stress, financial worries, family issues or legal concerns, help is always available if you work for JATA — online, on the phone, or via the My Healthy Advantage app.

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