Lucy’s Therapy Space

12/12/2025

Neurodivergent friendly Christmas. Routine changes, social expectations, noise, and sensory overload can make this season challenging.
Try building a “comfort plan”:
• predictability where possible
• a quiet corner at gatherings
• ear defenders or sensory tools
• permission to take breaks
Your needs matter at Christmas, too.

11/12/2025

Festive events can be inaccessible, overstimulating, or simply too much.
If your family needs a quieter Christmas, slower pace, or adapted traditions, there is no failure in that. It’s hard when hopes and expectations, and then the reality don’t match - it can make you want to hide away or give up. Please reach out if this is you.
You’re doing an incredible job navigating a world that doesn’t always make space for your child.

10/12/2025

It’s okay if Christmas feels complicated.
As Christmas approaches, you might notice mixed feelings, including joy, pressure, sadness, overwhelm, or even dread.
Your emotional experience is valid. You don’t have to be merry just because the world expects it.
This season, give yourself permission to feel what you feel.

10/12/2025

If you have been through any sort of trauma or abuse please reach out to Believe In Beyond CIC - they offer affordable counselling so you start your journey to recovery.

You are capable of surviving, of healing, of reclaiming your life.

Believe In Beyond offers affordable counselling to women in Gloucestershire who are trying to navigate their lives following trauma and abuse.

Counselling with BIB CIC is £25, though we understand this may not suit everyone. Please contact us if you’d like to discuss alternative options.

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09/12/2025

Low self-esteem can shift over time through small, compassionate steps. Counselling can help you challenge unhelpful beliefs, develop self-understanding, and build a healthier internal narrative.

04/12/2025

Divorce, separation, and major life transitions can challenge your sense of identity and stability. Counselling offers a space to explore who you are becoming and to navigate this tricky time with clarity and compassion.

02/12/2025

Depression can appear as exhaustion, disconnection, emotional numbness, or difficulty completing everyday tasks. If you’ve been feeling unlike yourself, support is available. You don’t have to manage these feelings alone - please reach out.

02/12/2025

Please don’t suffer in silence - speak up and ask for help.

is any unwanted behaviour of a sexual nature that makes you feel frightened, humiliated, intimidated, or creates a hostile environment.

Too often, victims and survivors are told it was “just a joke” or that they’re “being too sensitive.” This is not true. Sexual harassment is frequently used as a way to cause distress, and intimidate someone. It is never acceptable.

If you’ve experienced sexual harassment, please know it was not your fault.

You’re not alone. We’re here to listen and support you.

📞 08 08 16 89 111
💬 www.victimsupport.org.uk/livechat

01/12/2025

Anxiety is not always obvious. It can show up as overthinking, irritability, having difficulty resting or relaxing, or constantly being on high alert. Counselling can help you understand your triggers, develop coping strategies that work for you, and create a calmer way of managing life’s stresses.

30/11/2025

A brief weekly check-in can support emotional balance. Consider asking yourself
• What do I need more of this week?
• What can I let go of?
• Where might I welcome support and who can I ask?
Small, intentional practices can create change that can last.

27/11/2025

Your nervous system isn’t “overreacting.” It’s responding to overwhelm, stress, and everything you’ve been carrying. Take time to pause and breathe as these will help calm your nervous system. You’ve got this.

26/11/2025

Healing doesn’t mean the damage never happened.
It means learning to live without letting it steer your life anymore.
It’s the shift from being consumed by the wound to carrying it with strength, awareness, and compassion for yourself.
You’re not “back to who you were” but instead you’re becoming someone who is wiser and stronger because of what you’ve been through.
Healing is not about erasing but reclaiming yourself.