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Wishing You Well

I offer compassionate, professional counselling for those moments when life feels heavy and you need a little extra support.

11/11/2025

We all wear masks.

Some are stitched from politeness, professionalism, or survival. Others are woven from old stories - who we were told to be, who we thought we had to become. They help us navigate the world, they protect us and they soften the edges of vulnerability.

But over time, they can feel heavy, tight and misaligned. We might forget where the mask ends and we begin.

Counselling isn’t about tearing off the mask but about a safe place to gently hold up the mirror. A mirror that reflects not just the mask - but the face beneath. The longing, the truth, the quiet strength. In the safety of a therapeutic space, you can begin to notice which parts of you feel authentic… and which were borrowed out of necessity.

You can explore the stories behind the mask, the fears it hides and the hopes it protects. And tenderly, you can choose what to keep, what to soften, what to reclaim. It is not about becoming someone new, but about remembering who you are.

If you’re ready to meet yourself with compassion - instead of judgment - I offer a space where masks can loosen and mirrors can speak.

See www.wishing-you-well.co.uk or https://www.bacp.co.uk/therapists/406729/sabrina-evans/ for more information.

08/11/2025

Cognitive distortions are biased ways of thinking about ourselves and the world around us. These irrational thoughts and beliefs become reinforced over time without us realizing it.

Catastrophising is a cognitive distortion where the mind leaps to the worst possible outcome - often without solid evidence. It’s like emotional forecasting gone awry: a single worry spirals into imagined disaster. Instead of thinking, “I made a mistake” the catastrophising mind might say, “I’ll be fired, lose my home, and never recover.”

It’s imagining worst-case scenarios with little evidence, feeling overwhelmed by “what ifs”, difficulty staying grounded in the present and avoiding situations due to imagined outcomes. It’s not just overthinking - it’s emotional amplification, where discomfort becomes danger, and uncertainty becomes doom. It’s often a learned coping style, shaped by past experiences or anxious environments. It’s linked to anxiety, depression, and chronic stress - but anyone can experience it.

Catastrophising is a protective instinct that’s overactive. It’s your mind trying to prepare you for pain, even when the storm hasn’t arrived.

Counselling can help you to improve your ability to recognize and respond to these distortions and unhelpful thinking patterns. It helps you fold the umbrella, check the sky, and meet the moment with clarity.

See www.wishing-you-well.co.uk or https://www.bacp.co.uk/therapists/406729/sabrina-evans/ for more information.

04/11/2025

Life doesn’t always unfold the way we expect. Sometimes we find ourselves at a crossroads - feeling stuck or quietly lost and starting over isn’t always easy. It can feel uncertain, overwhelming, or even lonely. But every new beginning holds the possibility of healing, growth, and rediscovery - and you don’t have to face it alone.

Counselling offers a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences and re-connect with yourself. It’s not about fixing or rushing - it’s about being met where you are, with compassion and curiosity.

Whether you're navigating a life transition, processing grief, managing anxiety, burnout, relationship shifts, or simply sensing that something needs to change, counselling can help you:
- Understand patterns that no longer serve you
- Explore what’s beneath the surface
- Gain clarity and perspective
- Build tools for resilience, self-trust, and emotional regulation
- Reconnect with your values and goals
- Reclaim your sense of possibility - at your own pace.

You don’t need to wait for a crisis to seek support. Sometimes, the most powerful changes begin with a quiet decision to tend to yourself. You don’t need to have all the answers - you just need to be willing to begin.

See www.wishing-you-well.co.uk or https://www.bacp.co.uk/therapists/406729/sabrina-evans/ for more information.

01/11/2025

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by sadness, anger, or anxiety and wished you could just "switch it off"? You're not alone. Many of us grow up believing that difficult emotions are something to suppress, avoid, or feel ashamed of - but here’s the truth: emotions aren’t problems to fix… they’re signals to understand.

Sadness might be asking for rest, reflection, or connection.
Anger could be pointing to a boundary that’s been crossed or a value that’s been violated.
Anxiety might be highlighting uncertainty, a need for safety, or a call for preparation.

When we suppress these emotions instead of witnessing them, they don’t disappear - they go underground. Over time, that can lead to:

· chronic stress and burnout
· physical symptoms like headaches, fatigue, or digestive issues,
· emotional numbness or disconnection from others,
· increased anxiety, depression, or difficulty regulating emotions
· strained relationships and unresolved conflict

Counselling offers a safe space for your emotions to be witnessed with compassion - so they can be seen, heard, and truly understood.

Healing begins when we stop fighting our feelings and start listening to them.

See www.wishing-you-well.co.uk or https://www.bacp.co.uk/therapists/406729/sabrina-evans/ for more information.

21/10/2025

Not all endings are loud and loss doesn’t always announce itself. Some slip in quietly - a final message, a shift in routine, a goodbye that never got spoken. Others arrive with heartbreak, grief, or sudden change. Sometimes it’s the relationship that fades, the role that no longer fits, the version of yourself you’re gently outgrowing… or the hope that didn’t unfold.

Some endings arrive with thunder - sudden, sharp, undeniable. Others drift in like autumn - a slow shedding, a quiet release. Whether subtle or seismic, endings leave us changed. These spaces between - the not-quite-then and not-yet-now - are tender, disorienting, and deeply human.

Counselling honours the rhythm of transition. A space to sit with the ache, the questions, and the quiet. You don’t have to rush. You don’t have to be “okay.” You just have to be - and you'll be met there. Counselling can help you make sense of what’s ending, honour what was and begin again, gently.

See www.wishing-you-well.co.uk or https://www.bacp.co.uk/therapists/406729/sabrina-evans/ for more information.

16/10/2025

Today is - a time to celebrate the values that shape our lives, our communities, and our future. Among them, kindness stands out - not just as a virtue, but as a powerful force for healing, connection, and change.

Kindness isn't just about grand gestures. It's in the quiet moments: listening without judgement, offering support, showing compassion. It's the glue that holds relationships together and the spark that ignites hope.

But living by our values - especially in a world that often feels rushed or disconnected - can be challenging. Counselling can help to; reflect on what truly matters to us, understand the barriers to living our values, build emotional resilience and empathy, and reconnect with kindness - toward others and ourselves.

Counselling isn’t just for crisis; it’s for growth, clarity, and becoming the person you want to be.

See www.wishing-you-well.co.uk or https://www.bacp.co.uk/therapists/406729/sabrina-evans/ for more information.

14/10/2025

In many ancient stories, the warrior king led with strength and certainty. But beside him stood a priestly advisor - a quiet presence offering wisdom, reflection, and care.

In counselling, we often meet these parts within ourselves.
- The Warrior King may show up as the part that protects, sets boundaries, or pushes through.
- The Priestly Advisor may be the part that pauses, senses deeply, and asks: “Is this true for me?”
Sometimes, these parts feel at odds. One wants action. The other wants stillness. But healing often begins when we invite them into dialogue - not to choose one, but to honour both.

For Highly Sensitive People, the priestly advisor may be especially strong; attuned to nuance, aware of ripple effects, and longing for integrity. That sensitivity is not a flaw. It’s a gift. A compass. A sacred way of knowing.

Counselling enables a gentle exploration of these inner roles. Not to fix or fight - but to listen, integrate, and reclaim the quiet wisdom already within.

You don’t have to be louder to be heard. You don’t have to be tougher to be strong. Your sensitivity is strength.

See www.wishing-you-well.co.uk or https://www.bacp.co.uk/therapists/406729/sabrina-evans/ for more information.

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