Jan Harrison Counselling

06/03/2026

Yes, I picked up a can of baked beans that had mini sausages in it!

05/03/2026

Has trauma affected your energy levels at all? Let us know in the comments below.

The latest blog post is now out here: https://www.janharrisoncounselling.com/blog/understanding-trauma-2

28/02/2026

17/02/2026

Hints of spring are popping through here at the Therapy Shed! Bulbs left in the 'other shed' have been doing their own thing in the dark..... it's always good to be reminded that spring follows winter - it gives hope, whatever we are going through! I've been doing my own thing getting my Psychology Today profile updated - check it out here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1674525

07/02/2026

02/02/2026

Earlier on this month, I talked about how I was having a slower January. Find out a little more about its impact in the latest blogpost here: https://www.janharrisoncounselling.com/blog/living-more-slowly

01/02/2026

This week's weekend walk is sporting a new Melt the Ice hat.... seems like it's catching on in a lot of places!

31/01/2026

"When we can find a way and a therapist to explore our thoughts, our feelings and our behaviours, we can then begin to understand what our challenges are, and then it gives us choices and directions."

Fantastic to see Odette Hamilton and Julia Samuel on BBC Breakfast this morning. They raised so many important points about therapy and encouraged women over 50 to seek professional support if they're struggling, as part of our No More Stiff Upper Lip campaign.

Odette spoke about her own experience of therapy, how it helped her to a 'better place' and why it's a good idea to get help when you need it and not leave things piling up on you.

Julia told viewers how speaking to a therapist is different to talking to friends and urged people to look for a therapist from a professional body, such as BACP.

Watch the full interview on BBC iPlayer here (from 7:20) https://orlo.uk/ndbFC

30/01/2026

Two ladies and morning walks .... yesterday I had to wake Coco up, this morning my slooooooow January became a VERY slow Friday morning and I came down to the look that said 'Come on Mum!' Good job it's still the season for wearing a hat to hide my messy hair!!!!