Tranquil Minds Relational Centered Psychotherapeutic Counselling

Tranquil Minds Relational Centered Psychotherapeutic Counselling Seeking the support of a professional counsellor can make a significant difference to your overall health and wellbeing.

I offer low-cost, open-ended therapy to provide a confidential, non-judgemental space for you to feel heard, respected and understood.

A little question from my walk this morning…Which place would soothe your soul more?🌲 Woodlandor🌊 SeaThis morning’s walk...
31/03/2026

A little question from my walk this morning…

Which place would soothe your soul more?

🌲 Woodland
or
🌊 Sea

This morning’s walk reminded me how grateful I am for where I live.

Within a short distance I can be surrounded by quiet woodland… or standing beside the vastness of the sea. Both offer something different, yet both have a way of grounding me and bringing me back to the present moment.

I’m always fascinated by how different environments affect how we feel. Sometimes we’re drawn to stillness and protection, other times to space and perspective.

So I’m curious…

If you had to choose, which one speaks to you more right now?

🌲 Woodland
🌊 Sea

You can simply comment “woodland” or “sea”, or tell me what it is about that place that draws you in.

30/03/2026

Choosing a therapist can feel like a vulnerable step.

Often people begin by looking for someone they feel drawn to — perhaps a warm photo, a few words that resonate, or a sense that the therapist might understand them. And that gut feeling is important.

But something else that can really support you in finding the right therapist is having a little look into their training and professional background.

In the UK, counselling and psychotherapy are not yet fully regulated professions. This means people can technically use the title 'therapist' without belonging to a professional body.

I belong to the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) which has an ethical framework and standards that members agree to follow, helping to protect clients and support good practice.

Training pathways leading to registration with the UKCP involve 450 hours of supervised clinical practice along with over 100 hours of personal therapy. This has helped me to develop self-awareness and experience the therapeutic process from a client perspective.

None of this is about creating hierarchy or saying one therapist is better than another. But when you’re trusting someone with your inner world, it’s completely okay to be curious.

You might ask questions such as:

• What training did you complete?
• Are you registered with a professional body?
• Do you work within an ethical framework?
• Are you in regular supervision?

A good therapist will always welcome these questions.

Therapy works best when there is both a genuine human connection and a solid professional foundation underneath it.

And you deserve both 🥰

A lot of people I work with worry they are “too much.”Too emotional.Too sensitive.Too needy.But often, what they’ve expe...
29/03/2026

A lot of people I work with worry they are “too much.”

Too emotional.
Too sensitive.
Too needy.

But often, what they’ve experienced is being around people who didn’t have the capacity to meet them.

There’s a difference.

💭 Do you overthink? 💭This is one of the things many of my clients struggle with 😔 Overthinking isn’t a flaw... it’s ofte...
28/03/2026

💭 Do you overthink? 💭

This is one of the things many of my clients struggle with 😔

Overthinking isn’t a flaw... it’s often a form of protection.

Your mind is trying to:

▪️Predict what might go wrong
▪️Avoid making mistakes
▪️Keep you safe from discomfort or rejection

At some point, overthinking probably helped you.

But now… it might feel exhausting. Like your brain just won’t switch off 😴

The work isn’t about 'stopping' overthinking completely, it’s about understanding what’s driving it, and gently creating a different relationship with your thoughts.

This can be done by:

Making lists 📑
Journaling 🖊
Painting/Drawing 🎨
Mindfulness 🌳
Meditation 🧘‍♀️

Close your eyes, place a hand on your chest and ask yourself "What am I worried about?"

Listen to your gut (also known as your intuition) and make a note of the answer ✍️

Writing it down can help you to see your thoughts more easily (and gets them out of your head 🙌).

Hope this helps ✨️

✨ Happiness ✨We often talk about happiness as if it’s somewhere we’re trying to get to…“I’ll be happy when…”But what if ...
27/03/2026

✨ Happiness ✨

We often talk about happiness as if it’s somewhere we’re trying to get to…

“I’ll be happy when…”

But what if happiness isn’t a destination at all?

What if it’s something we practice along the way?

Happiness often lives in the small, ordinary moments.

What makes me happy 🤔

Slow mornings 🌄
A good book 📖
A clear nights sky 🌙
Laughter with those I love 🩵
Exploring new places 🏞

How to create more happiness in your life:

🌞 Create a happiness inventory - think about when you feel most alive? What are
you doing and who are you with?

🌞 Schedule in more of what you most enjoy
(such as creative time, social connection). Make these things a priority.

I’d love to hear what truly makes you feel happy? Pop it in the comments 👇

Sometimes life can feel heavier than we expected… and it’s not always easy to talk about why.My name is Laura Colling, a...
25/03/2026

Sometimes life can feel heavier than we expected… and it’s not always easy to talk about why.

My name is Laura Colling, and I’m a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor based in Filey, North Yorkshire. I offer both in-person and online sessions.

My journey into therapy wasn’t just professional, it was personal. After experiencing grief, I was referred to counselling myself. My first experience didn’t feel right; I left feeling a lack of empathy and connection, and I chose not to continue. But something in me knew I needed support, so I tried again.

This time, I experienced something very different. Working with a relational therapist was life changing. I felt seen, understood, and supported in a way that helped me build self-awareness and begin to understand my relationships (with myself and with others) on a much deeper level. That experience is what led me to this work.

My approach is relational, which means I believe the relationship we build together is central to the work we do. I aim to offer a space that feels safe, genuine, and non-judgemental. I value honesty and authenticity, and while I work gently, I will also offer kind challenge where it feels helpful. I also hold an appreciation for the spiritual aspects of life, where this feels meaningful to you.

I work with a range of experiences, including:
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Trauma
• Shame
• Addiction
• Feeling stuck or lost

Sessions are £40 for a 60-minute hour, and I offer a free introductory call so you can get a sense of whether I feel like the right fit for you.

I am currently taking on new clients, with both daytime and evening availability.

If you’re thinking about therapy, you don’t have to figure everything out on your own. You’re welcome to get in touch for an initial chat—no pressure, just a conversation.

Laura 🩵

We often underestimate just how difficult change can feel. It asks us to step into uncertainty, to let go of what’s fami...
24/03/2026

We often underestimate just how difficult change can feel. It asks us to step into uncertainty, to let go of what’s familiar, even if what’s familiar isn’t actually good for us.

There’s a strange comfort in what we know, even when it’s limiting or painful. But staying where you don’t belong comes with a cost.

It can look like:
✨️ Constantly shrinking yourself to fit in
✨️ Holding back your voice in conversations
✨️ Feeling drained instead of energised by the people or environments around you
✨️ Questioning your worth because you’re not being seen or valued

Over time, this chips away at you. Quietly. Gradually.

Change can feel like grief. You might lose relationships, routines or identities that once felt important.

But it also creates space.

Space to grow into who you actually are.

Space to be around people who don’t require you to be less.

Space to feel more aligned, more at ease and more yourself 🙌

So yes, change is hard. But staying somewhere that asks you to abandon yourself is harder in the long run.

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is choose yourself, even when it’s uncomfortable.

Because you deserve to belong… especially in your own life.

🩵

19/03/2026

It’s my birthday today… 🎂

And birthdays, I’ve found, are rarely just about cake and candles.

They can stir up all sorts of feelings. Gratitude, of course—for another year, for the people who’ve walked alongside me, for the moments that have shaped me. But also reflection… noticing where I am in life compared to where I thought I might be. What’s changed, what hasn’t, what still feels tender or unfinished.

There can be joy and celebration, but also a quiet sense of loss sometimes—for time passed, for versions of ourselves we’ve outgrown, or for people who aren’t here to share it with us.

Birthdays have a way of holding a mirror up. Inviting us to pause. To take stock. To ask gentle questions:
Am I living in a way that feels true to me?
What do I want more of?
What am I ready to let go of?

Today, I’m allowing space for all of it. The light and the shade. The gratitude and the ache. The celebrating and the reflecting.

Because being human is rarely just one thing—and maybe birthdays are a reminder that it’s okay to feel it all.

🩵

I saw this post earlier ⬇️ and it got me thinking about how so many of us spend a huge amount of time thinking about how...
15/03/2026

I saw this post earlier ⬇️ and it got me thinking about how so many of us spend a huge amount of time thinking about how we look on the outside.

And I understand why. We live in a world shaped by culture, media and social expectations that constantly show us images of how we should look. Filters, comparisons, curated lives… it’s everywhere. It’s no wonder that appearance can start to feel like the most important thing about us.

But I often find myself wondering what would happen if we placed even a fraction of that energy into growing who we are on the inside.

Into our character.
Into our kindness.
Into our courage to be authentic.
Into the way we treat other people.
Into the depth of our self-awareness.

Because when someone has really done that inner work, something shifts. There’s a different kind of beauty that emerges — one that isn’t dependent on age, trends or comparison.

It shows up as quiet confidence and a sense of being comfortable in your own skin.

And that kind of beauty can’t be filtered, edited or manufactured.

It’s grown.

And in my experience, it’s far more powerful than anything purely physical.

I’m deeply passionate about allowing children to feel their feelings.So many of the struggles we carry into adulthood be...
14/03/2026

I’m deeply passionate about allowing children to feel their feelings.

So many of the struggles we carry into adulthood begin with the messages we received about our emotions when we were young.

When children learn that some feelings need to be pushed away, they can grow up believing that emotions are wrong.

For example, we might say things like:

💬 Please don't cry
💬 It’s nothing to worry about
💬 Stop being silly

Most of the time, as parents or caregivers, we’re not trying to dismiss emotions at all. We’re usually trying to comfort, fix or protect. But sometimes the way we respond can unintentionally teach a child that their feelings shouldn’t be there.

What children actually need most in those moments is space and safety to feel whatever is moving through them.

Instead of shutting the feeling down, we can say:

🩵 “I can see you’re really upset.”
🩵 “That looked like it hurt.”
🩵 “It’s okay to cry, I’m here with you.”

When children feel seen, heard and accepted in their emotions, they learn something incredibly powerful — that feelings are safe and that they pass 😊

Allowing emotions doesn’t mean encouraging distress; it means teaching children that their inner world matters.

And that lesson can stay with them for the rest of their lives.

14/03/2026

Have you been thinking about starting counselling, but something is holding you back? 🤔

“My problems aren’t big enough.”

You don’t have to be in crisis to benefit from counselling. Many people come simply because something doesn’t feel quite right, they feel stuck, or they want to understand themselves better.

“I should be able to deal with this on my own.”

We’re often taught to push through and cope alone. But being heard, understood and supported by someone outside of your day-to-day life can bring new perspective and relief.

“I don’t even know what I’d say.”

That’s completely okay. You don’t need the right words or a clear story. Counselling is a space where we can gently explore whatever comes up, at your pace.

“What if it’s too uncomfortable?”

Talking about things can feel vulnerable, but a good therapeutic relationship creates safety, trust and compassion while you explore what matters to you.

If you’ve been thinking about counselling and are curious about whether it might help, you’re welcome to reach out.

Laura 🩵

Healthy relationships are not just about spending time together – they are about feeling safe, seen, and accepted. When ...
13/03/2026

Healthy relationships are not just about spending time together – they are about feeling safe, seen, and accepted. When we are around people who listen, respect our boundaries and care about our wellbeing, our nervous system can settle.

Nourishing relationships show up as:

• Feeling able to be your authentic self
• Being listened to without judgement
• Mutual respect and healthy boundaries
• Support during difficult times
• Moments of joy, laughter and connection

Just like a balanced diet, we all need relationships that replenish us rather than leave us running on empty.

It can be worth gently asking yourself:

💭 Which relationships in my life feel nourishing?
💭 Where might I need more care, balance, or boundaries?

Psychotherapeutic counselling can be a space to explore relationship patterns, strengthen boundaries, and reconnect with the kinds of connections to fully support your wellbeing 🩵

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Tuesday 5pm - 7pm
Wednesday 5pm - 7pm
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