Fly Free Counselling & Yoga

Fly Free Counselling & Yoga Integrative Counsellor, MBACP, based in Colchester, Essex. Yoga and therapeutic yoga. Face to face appointments & online.

Specialises in neurodivergence & trauma informed.

2025 has definitely been a tougher year then it should have been for so many reasons.When I look back at the year from a...
31/12/2025

2025 has definitely been a tougher year then it should have been for so many reasons.

When I look back at the year from a professional perspective I am so grateful for the opportunities to continue to work, the learning I've been able to do and the people I've met along the way.

Here's to 2026!

Rest came in the form of yin yoga, cacao, meditation and sound bath today .practise.colchester on a wonderful afternoon ...
20/12/2025

Rest came in the form of yin yoga, cacao, meditation and sound bath today .practise.colchester on a wonderful afternoon aptly named Cacoon facilitated by and

Seeing out 2025 and all that has happened by celebrating that we're still standing and ready to rise again for 2026.

Work for this year is over and I'm looking forwards to family time and celebrating the season with my babies and family.

Winter Solstice tomorrow, an opportunity to lean into the darkness and welcome in the light.

Building self esteem is an important part of my role as a children's therapist. I always have a number of games and act...
11/12/2025

Building self esteem is an important part of my role as a children's therapist.

I always have a number of games and activities available to play, starting small and being curious - can they feel proud of themselves?

Encouraging recognition of how it feels to feel pride and accomplishment no matter how small the task.

We've just finished this terms connective family course It was a lovely group, thank you to those that participated.The...
11/12/2025

We've just finished this terms connective family course

It was a lovely group, thank you to those that participated.

The next course starts in January, online and in person in Colchester.

Contact for more info.

As I recently graduated with a psychology degree, I am now a graduate member of The British Psychological Society and ge...
01/12/2025

As I recently graduated with a psychology degree, I am now a graduate member of The British Psychological Society and get to add some extra letters after my name!

From
Lauren (GMBPsS)

A seat in a safe environment, an activity you enjoy and someone to listen to you. Sounds simple, but it takes time to bu...
25/11/2025

A seat in a safe environment, an activity you enjoy and someone to listen to you.

Sounds simple, but it takes time to build a relationship in order to enable trust and connection.

I am thankful that my work with children and young people is able to provide some hours of support in schools but it's not always enough.

Funding for charities, like the one I work with, is limited and unfortunately therapeutic interventions are not always prioritised within budgets or when compared to attendance and academic achievement.

Mental health and wellbeing should come before academic achievement, without support and wellbeing being prioritised children and young people are not in a position to learn and grow - a small shift in priorities could improve outcomes for our young people all round!

24/11/2025

Fourteen-year-old boys aren’t 'too old' to struggle with big emotions — in fact, this age is one of the most challenging for emotional regulation.

Their brains are still developing the skills that help them pause, reflect and steady themselves, while hormones and rapid changes in identity turn everything up on the inside.

Here’s what big feelings can sound like through the eyes of a 14-year-old boy. It’s not defiance. It’s not disrespect. It’s development.

If you’re supporting a young person who feels things intensely, my Managing Big Feelings Toolkit gives clear, brain-based strategies to help them build emotional regulation skills. Find it via the link in comments below ⬇️ or through the Linktree Shop in Bio.

24/11/2025

Fourteen isn’t 'too old' to struggle with big emotions — it’s the age where everything is changing at once.

Brain development, hormones, identity, friendships… it’s a lot to hold inside a body that’s still learning emotional regulation.

Here’s what big feelings can sound like through the eyes of a 14-year-old girl. It’s not attitude. It’s not disrespect. It’s development.

As usual, the male version is also being posted today.

Look out for our new series - 'Emotional Regulation Through The Years'.

If you’re supporting a young person who feels things deeply, my Managing Big Feelings Toolkit is designed to help them build the skills they need with calm, brain-based strategies.
Find it via the link in comments below ⬇️ or through the Linktree Shop in Bio.

Online workshops are always tricky, getting the right balance between content and interaction can be hard. Last nights w...
19/11/2025

Online workshops are always tricky, getting the right balance between content and interaction can be hard.

Last nights workshop felt like we got the balance right and it was lovely to receive feedback from a participant this morning.

The next workshop is on sensory processing and is an in person one, at Jaywick. Please contact to book a place.

Take a moment to breathe, the Christmas season is nearly upon us, if your out and about, shopping etc. it seems it's alr...
17/11/2025

Take a moment to breathe, the Christmas season is nearly upon us, if your out and about, shopping etc. it seems it's already here!

What are you doing to look after yourself?

Have you planned anything for you during the festivities?

Your future self will thank you for the pre-planed calm among the crazy.

Last night we went to a beautiful fireworks display at in West Bergholt. the display was amazing and worth the wait af...
09/11/2025

Last night we went to a beautiful fireworks display at in West Bergholt.

the display was amazing and worth the wait after last years weather meant it didn't go ahead.

There's something really special about seeing fireworks through the eyes of little ones - magical ✨

The music and atmosphere was great, a really lovely experience.

Today's connective family (NVR) session had us talking about ourselves - noticing our own triggers, strengths and stres...
05/11/2025

Today's connective family (NVR) session had us talking about ourselves - noticing our own triggers, strengths and stressors.

We talked about the window of tolerance and self care as a way of well as helping us remain in our windows while parenting.

This course offers both theory and practical advice/ guidance on rebuilding connections with our children.

If you're interested in the next Connected Family course please reach out to Extra directly.

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