Freeflow - Free Counselling/Mental Health Service

Freeflow - Free Counselling/Mental Health Service Serving the community since 1997. Free or affordable counselling couples & school/play therapy etc

There is no perfect time to start living fully. Waiting for the perfect conditions will only keep you where you are. The...
18/11/2025

There is no perfect time to start living fully.
Waiting for the perfect conditions will only keep you where you are.

The adventure is to stretch yourself INTO yourself…and simultaneously let that sense of expansiveness and experience fuel you forward.

Reflection and Action go hand in hand.
They are better together.

When you get into intentional outer motion, your inner landscape will change too.

Take that step; you got this 💚

November is …. Here at FREEFLOW, we have seen a MASSIVE increase of 44% in referrals from men 👏🏻We truly hope this is ...
17/11/2025

November is ….

Here at FREEFLOW, we have seen a MASSIVE increase of 44% in referrals from men 👏🏻

We truly hope this is a turning point

The fact is, globally, every minute a male somewhere takes their own life.

Societal expectations and traditional gender roles often put huge pressure on men and can discourage them from speaking openly about mental health issues.

Men are less likely to access psychological therapies than women - in 2023 only 36% of referrals to the NHS talking therapies were for men.

It was the same in 2021!!

We need to continue talking openly about mens mental health and let them know, it's okay not to be okay.

If you are worried about your mental health, or worried about somebody else, reach out for support today.

We want to share some helpful resources on supporting yourself, and somebody else with mental health:

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helping-someone-else/

https://uk.movember.com/mens-health/mental-health

https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/

If you would prefer to speak to somebody anonymously, you can call the Samaritans on 116 123 for free

And please drop us a message/email/WhatsApp, yes we may have a waiting list but we’re also recruiting new volunteers to address that.

Please, don’t wait until you’re at crisis point 💚

Sad yet true & how many of us have suggested this at some point?It doesn’t make sense does it 💚
16/11/2025

Sad yet true & how many of us have suggested this at some point?

It doesn’t make sense does it 💚

Sometimes the not knowing can often feel quite overwhelming and maybe trigger a bit of anxiety Just remind yourself, o...
15/11/2025

Sometimes the not knowing can often feel quite overwhelming and maybe trigger a bit of anxiety

Just remind yourself, one step at a time.
One foot in front of the other.
And before you know it, you’re where you need to be 💚

I’ve shared this many times before but my recent experiences with a client prompted me to share it again 💚 The man does...
14/11/2025

I’ve shared this many times before but my recent experiences with a client prompted me to share it again 💚
The man doesn’t know that there is a snake underneath.
The woman doesn’t know that there is a stone crushing the man.
The woman thinks: “I am going to fall!
And I can’t climb because the snake is going to bite me!
Why can’t the man use a little more strength and pull me up!”
The man thinks: “I am in so much pain! Yet I’m still pulling you as much as I can! Why don’t you try and climb a little harder!?”
The moral is— you can’t see the pressure the other person is under, and the other person can’t see the pain you’re in.
This is life, whether it’s with work, family, feelings or friends, we should try to understand each other.
Learn to think differently, perhaps more clearly and communicate better.
A little thought and patience goes a long way.
Be kind to people.
Everyone we meet is fighting their own battle 💚

Life & all its increasing challenges have most definitely increased the anxiety & stress levels of many of our clients...
13/11/2025

Life & all its increasing challenges have most definitely increased the anxiety & stress levels of many of our clients, especially our school clients 😢

We need to remember that anxiety , worry and stress don't always look like we think they should.

Here are a few that may or may not be on your radar 💚

It’s said that hurt people hurt peopleBut those who have been hurt, and grown through it, know the shadows and they know...
12/11/2025

It’s said that hurt people hurt people
But those who have been hurt, and grown through it, know the shadows and they know the light. They have experienced both; they have travelled the distance.

In fact, they can be some of the most compassionate humans you will ever know 💚

Thought for today 🤔💚
11/11/2025

Thought for today 🤔💚

Shout out to teachers 🫶🏻Our fabulous wee charity supports 19 schools in the local area so we see you struggle ….We hear ...
10/11/2025

Shout out to teachers 🫶🏻

Our fabulous wee charity supports 19 schools in the local area so we see you struggle ….
We hear your frustrations so our wee message to you …..
When teaching gets a little heavy, just remember…
You’re making a difference every single day. 💚✨

Healing isn’t about perfection — it’s about awareness.Every time you notice a pattern, pause, and choose differently… th...
09/11/2025

Healing isn’t about perfection — it’s about awareness.
Every time you notice a pattern, pause, and choose differently… that’s growth.

Give yourself grace for the seasons when you didn’t know better, and compassion for the times you did but weren’t ready to act.
You’re evolving — and that’s something worth celebrating.💚

There’s peace in letting go of the performance. You don’t have to be everyone’s cup of tea - just someone you can live w...
08/11/2025

There’s peace in letting go of the performance. You don’t have to be everyone’s cup of tea - just someone you can live with 💚

When a child says “I hate you” or “I’m dumb,” they’re showing you their pain, not the truth.“I hate you” often means “I’...
07/11/2025

When a child says “I hate you” or “I’m dumb,” they’re showing you their pain, not the truth.

“I hate you” often means “I’m overwhelmed and don’t know how to cope.”
“I’m dumb” often means “I feel like I’ve failed and I need reassurance that I’m still enough.”

Both are cries for connection, not correction.
Your calm presence helps them feel safe enough to see themselves differently 💚

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62-64 Yorkshire Street
Burnley
BB113BT

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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07551444641

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