Chatty Kathy Counselling, Exeter

04/09/2023

Here are some tiny self care ideas that are easy to fit into a busy life. Making time to ground yourself, recharge your batteries and disconnect from everything will help you manage stress better and give you more energy.

🌻 For the mind

Do one thing today, just because it makes you happy.

Switch off every device for an hour, free yourself from social media, messages and emails.

🌻For the body

Inhale an upbeat smell, peppermint is good or my favourite is sun cream.

Make one small change to your diet for the week, such as have one extra glass of water each day.

🌻For the soul

Treat yourself to a home spa, take a long bath, sit around reading magazines in your dressing gown.

Go on a beauty hunt - find 5 unexpected beautiful things on a regular journey such as on the way to work, school run, to the shops.

🌻 You can also give yourself 2 minutes to watch the waves I filmed for you. if you want to, you can focus on your breathing while watching the waves, taking a deep breath in through your nose and a longer breath out through your mouth, this will send calming signals through your body.

Have a positive week 💛

22/08/2023

I am pleased to share the following review. As always, I appreciate all client feedback and thank everyone that takes the time to provide it verbally or in writing. I also want to thank all of YOU that have allowed me to walk alongside you on your journey so far ❤️

24/07/2023

Lovely day holding an early 'August Afternoon Tea' for Breast Cancer Now ☕🍰
Breast Cancer Now

20/07/2023

I am pleased to share the following client feedback; feedback is an important part of my growth as a practitioner and I always appreciate people taking the time to provide it. ❤️

"I can only say thank you. Thank you for listening and helping me make sense of things. You pointed me in the right direction and helped me take the first steps to healing."

Thank you🌷

12/07/2023

This week's Mindfulness photography walk, looking for bugs at Trenchford Reservoir, Dartmoor. Practising Mindfulness was necessary after the drive there, I have never seen such narrow country lanes! 🐝🐞🐛🐜🕷️🦋

02/07/2023

Walking in nature - one of North Devon's beautiful coastal paths from Easewell Farm to Bull Point Lighthouse in Woolacombe 🐝🐞🐛🐜🦋

28/06/2023

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26/05/2023

I am pleased to share the following review, it is much appreciated:

"Mel really has helped me with my anxiety and my relationship troubles and that has allowed me to navigate what has been a very tough period for me. I’ve found myself feeling more confident in myself and my decision making as she really has reassured me and helped me to feel I am capable and I can be better. I’m so glad I reached out and I’m so grateful for the support I received when making such a difficult but so worth while step towards improving myself"

Thank you to everyone that takes the time to write a review or give me verbal feedback. Feedback helps me to reflect on my practice and continually improve the way I work. ❤️

15/05/2023

This week is mental health awareness week! The theme this year is anxiety.
Here is a short video from Headspace that gives a good explanation of what anxiety is.
https://youtu.be/Unqb9DC3FkA
For those local to Exeter, there is a free mental health awareness fair tomorrow (Tuesday) at Exeter library from 9-2pm you can drop in for resources, tips and support to manage your mental health. On Thursday many places will be holding a wear it green day to raise money for the Mental Health Foundation. 💚

Anxiety is something that we all experience from time to time - it's our body’s way of preparing us to manage difficult situations. But sometimes it can stic...

08/05/2023

I am pleased to share the following two recent reviews:

"She is very understanding and takes time to ask the right questions to find out what the problems are and how to work on them."

"Melanie is an exceptional practitioner in her field who employs great care in her communication, leaving a profound impact on those she interacts with. If you're anticipating a significant life transition, she comes highly recommended as the finest therapist I've ever worked with, in addition to being a delightful human being."

As a reflective practitioner I always welcome feedback and appreciate people taking the time to do this. ❤️

07/05/2023

💕 Spreading positivity: Some of my younger clients have been decorating pebbles with me to spread messages of hope and positivity across Devon this summer. The first group has been hidden today in Budleigh Salterton. If you have found a pebble please post a photo of it and let us know where you found it. Let's see how far we can spread the positive vibes. 💕

18/04/2023

I am pleased to share the following feedback, it is very much appreciated.
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"I am living in a very difficult time during the war in the Ukraine, just half an hour away from the front line. Melanie McVeagh is helping me to overcome panic and fear, to find motivation and to overcome difficulties in my relationship. I really feel that she supports and respects me."

31/03/2023

HOPE ❤️

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13/03/2023

If a child tells you they want to be an astronaut when they grow up, ask them "what planet will you visit first?"

The inspiration will lead them to be the best version of themselves, even if they change their goal along the way, the journey becomes important. Encourage a meaningful journey 🌈

06/03/2023

🧘‍♀️Monday Mindfulness🧘

I have made a 2 minute video of the sea for YOU because you deserve a little break. Listen to the sea and the birds, watch the waves come in and out and cover the rocks. Breathe in deep through your nose and breathe out a longer breath through your mouth. It's just 2 minutes, everything else can wait, you are worth it.