Violet Pathways and Your Village

02/05/2026

Being 'a villager' isn't transactional.

Neither is Violet Pathways Cic.

💜

Mum's epiphany at Legoland: It takes a village! 🎢

02/05/2026

📍 Help Us Grow Man Down Devon

We’re looking to expand our peer support meetings across Devon and we want your input.

Where would YOU like to see the next Man Down Devon meeting?

👇 You can help by:
• Dropping a comment with your town or area
• Tagging someone who might be interested

Your feedback helps us bring support closer to the men who need it most.

Let’s keep the conversation going and make support accessible for everyone 💬

02/05/2026

The move could spare thousands of families each year trauma

30/04/2026

Heartbreak can feel overwhelming as if the ground has shifted beneath you.

Whether you’re navigating the end of a relationship, loss, or emotional pain, counselling offers a safe, supportive space to process your feelings, rebuild your sense of self, and begin to heal at your own pace.

There is a way forward, even if you can’t see it yet.

If you’re struggling, receiving support could be the first step toward feeling like yourself again.

Jane Murphy - Registered Counsellor (MBACP BSc)
The Counselling Couch
Plympton Therapy Rooms

www.thecounsellingcouch.co.uk
jane@thecounsellingcouch.co.uk

07462 535401

26/04/2026

"Sure, he had strayed from his path. But that's the cool thing about having a path. Even when you get lost, it's still there waiting for you to find your way back."
Earl J Hickey
My Name Is Earl
S4: E24

26/04/2026

"Life is like riding a bicycle. To maintain your balance, you need to keep moving."
Albert Einstein

22/04/2026

Hello! Just to let you all know that the final discharge focus groups are live!

If you know anyone who would be interested in attending - please feel free to share

Sign up link for Barnstaple - https://barnstapledischargefocusgroup.eventbrite.co.uk

Sign up link for Plymouth - https://plymouthdischargefocusgroup.eventbrite.co.uk

@⁨~Jayne⁩ and @⁨~Bekah Cioffi⁩ I know you were both interested in volunteering for Plymouth - I'll pop you a message closer to the time xx

22/04/2026

16/04/2026

Pride and ego don’t fix conflict - they prolong it.
Needing to be right, holding back how you really feel, or refusing to make contact, can destroy relationships that matter.
Ego blocks honest communication. It keeps you guarded, defensive, and disconnected.
Counselling helps you recognise when ego is getting in the way and supports you to communicate openly, take responsibility, and rebuild connection.
If something important is being lost to pride, it’s worth addressing.
Jane
The Counselling Couch, Plympton Therapy Rooms
www.thecounsellingcouch.co.uk

14/04/2026

Healing isn't always comfortable, but that doesn't mean you're doing it 'wrong' or going backwards.