Affordable Counselling Service

17/11/2025

✨ Happy Self-Care Week! ✨

The theme this year is Mind & Body, and we’re inviting everyone to adults, young people, busy carers, to take a moment for themselves.

Here’s how you might start:

Pause for a minute… notice how your body feels and what your mind is doing.

Choose one small act of care today: a glass of water, a stretch, a mindful breath.

Remember: you don’t need to be “perfect” at self-care. It’s about being gentle with yourself.

Find out more here: https://www.selfcareforum.org/events/self-care-week/

Need someone to talk to? We’re here, affordable, inclusive, and ready to listen.

Tel: 07828 286856

Email: enquiries@htcounselling.co.uk

10/11/2025

🌼 Small reminders with big impact 🌼

Sometimes the most powerful lessons from therapy are the simplest ones, kindness, patience, and self-acceptance. 🌈

Each step forward counts, no matter how small. 💙

If you’re ready to start your own journey, our affordable counselling team is here to listen.

Tel: 07828 286856

Email: enquiries@htcounselling.co.uk

03/11/2025

🧘 International Stress Awareness Week is here 🧘

A gentle reminder that managing stress is essential, not a luxury.

Prioritise micro-breaks in your day

Use grounding tools: breathwork, nature, journaling

Share what works for you, let’s learn from each other

Kindness to yourself matters most.

27/10/2025

Do you ever feel like an outsider in your own home?

Like everyone’s speaking a language you just don’t get, even when they’re trying to be kind.

You’re not broken. You just process the world differently.

💬 Sometimes, having someone who gets it makes all the difference.

📩 DM to find out how therapy can help you.

20/10/2025

💙 ACS is 5! 💙

This week, (on 24th October), Affordable Counselling Service marks 5 years of being here for our community.

What started as a way to make counselling more accessible during the pandemic has grown into a service we’re incredibly proud of, supporting adults, and counsellors in training.

We couldn’t have reached this milestone without the dedication of our counsellors, the trust of our clients, and the ongoing support from our community. Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to the next chapter. 🌱

13/10/2025

🧠 OCD Awareness Week

Did you know that several other conditions are closely linked with OCD?

➡️ Hoarding
➡️ Body Dysmorphic Disorder
➡️ Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours

Raising awareness helps us better understand the many ways OCD and related disorders can affect people’s lives. By talking about it, we can help reduce stigma and encourage more people to reach out for support. 💬✨

06/10/2025

💙 A Thoughtful Thank You 💙

Truly touched to receive this thank you gift from one of our previous counsellors-in-training. 🌟

Gestures like this mean so much.

We’re so proud of the dedication our trainees show as they grow into compassionate counsellors, and moments like this remind us why we love what we do. 💙

29/09/2025

Podcasts are such a powerful way to explore wellbeing and mental health.

For International Podcast Day, here are three podcasts to add to your list:

1️⃣ How Did We Get Here? – Claudia Winkleman and Professor Tanya Byron help guests with real-life struggles in thoughtful, practical conversations.
2️⃣ The Mindful Podcast (UK) – Short reflections and mindfulness practices to bring calm into your day.
3️⃣ The Counselling Tutor Podcast – Practical insights and guidance for counselling students, trainees, and professionals.

🎧 What is your favourite podcast to tune in to?

22/09/2025

Well done to the teams at and for delivering mental health awareness workshops to the students for the 4th year running. 💙

15/09/2025

🌟 Huge congratulations to Abby 🌟

We’re delighted to share that Abby has successfully completed her placement and is now a qualified counsellor! 👏💛

Her hard work, dedication, and compassion have shone through, and we’re so proud to celebrate this milestone with her.

08/09/2025

World Su***de Prevention Day – 10th September

Su***de is complex and deeply personal, but it's also preventable.

By having open, honest conversations, we can help break the stigma that still surrounds su***de and mental health struggles.

If you're finding things hard, please know you’re not alone. There is help, there is hope, and there are people who care. 💛

📞 Samaritans – 116 123 (free, 24/7)
📱 Text “SHOUT” to 85258 for free, confidential support

***dePreventionDay

03/09/2025

We totally agree with this post……
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither are you.

If you have decided to reach out and talk about what is on your mind to a professional, it is important to make sure you choose the right therapist for you.

The NCPS Directory connects you with:
✔️ Accredited Counsellors & Psychotherapists
✔️ Specialists in various therapeutic approaches
✔️ Therapy that suits you - online or face to face

Search our Counsellor Directory to find a qualified therapist near you: https://buff.ly/BRIqDxX