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.

🔥Beltane🔥Today is Beltane, a festival that marks the height of spring and the beginning of summer which is especially fi...
01/05/2026

🔥Beltane🔥

Today is Beltane, a festival that marks the height of spring and the beginning of summer which is especially fitting based on the glorious weather we are experiencing 🌞

Traditionally, it’s a time of fire and vitality, where growth, connection and creativity take centre stage.

Psychologically, this can mirror the process of change: the discomfort, the energy and the renewal that comes when we allow something old to shift or release.

We might ask ourselves:

🔥 What within me is ready to grow or expand?
🔥 Where am I being invited to step into more aliveness or authenticity?
🔥 What parts of me have been quietly developing beneath the surface?

Does my therapist think of me outside of sessions?It’s a question many people quietly hold.And the answer is… yes. Often...
28/04/2026

Does my therapist think of me outside of sessions?

It’s a question many people quietly hold.

And the answer is… yes. Often in small, human, thoughtful ways.

I might notice it’s your birthday coming up and pause for a moment, hoping you feel seen and celebrated by those who love you.

I might remember it’s the anniversary of losing someone you love, and gently hold that awareness as the day approaches.

A poem, a song, or even a passing conversation might suddenly remind me of you.

I might read something that deepens my understanding of what you’re going through and think, this could really support them.

Sometimes it’s subtler than that...

I might reflect on something you said and consider it from another angle, so I can meet you more fully next time.

I might wonder how that difficult conversation went, or how you’re feeling after a tough session.

Not in a way that intrudes on your life or replaces your independence, but in a way that honours the connection we have built.

Because therapy isn’t just an hour.
It’s a relationship grounded in care, attention and remembering.

So if you’ve ever wondered…

You are thought of 🩵

22/04/2026

In my therapy room, i often focus on feelings rather than thoughts. Why?

🧠 Your thoughts are not reality, they are interpretations of reality.

This may be a controversial statement, but psychological distress is not always caused directly by life events, but often by the thinking we layer on top of those events.

We assume that more thinking gives more clarity. But often, the more attention we give a problem, the heavier it feels.

When you stop overthinking, what happens?

Your nervous system settles

Your attention shifts from abstract thought into present experience and you become aware of what is actually happening, not the story about it.

This is essentially moving from cognitive control into embodied presence.

In practice, this might look like:

🩵 noticing your breath or any tension in the body

🩵 feeling emotion rather than analysing it

🩵 allowing experience without needing to resolve it

And paradoxically, this is often where clarity actually comes from.

So although analysis can happen in therapy, it can also be a space to sit with uncertainty and feel emotional states as they arise.

The goal is not always to find the answer,
but to experience what is here, safely and fully.

From there, change tends to unfold more organically.

What is alcohol quietly robbing you of?Not in a dramatic, obvious way — but in the small, everyday moments.Sometimes alc...
17/04/2026

What is alcohol quietly robbing you of?

Not in a dramatic, obvious way — but in the small, everyday moments.

Sometimes alcohol takes a little more than we realise. It can slowly chip away at things like energy, clarity, sleep, patience, motivation, or even our sense of emotional steadiness. For some people it softens difficult feelings in the moment, but later those same feelings return heavier, louder, or more tangled.

Many people notice that when they reduce or remove alcohol, subtle shifts begin to happen. Sleep becomes deeper. Mornings feel clearer. Anxiety softens. Emotions become easier to understand rather than something to escape. Relationships can feel more present and connected. Even confidence can quietly rebuild.

None of this is about judgement or shame. Alcohol has often been used as a coping strategy, a social bridge, or simply a way to unwind after a long day. But sometimes it’s worth gently asking ourselves the question:

Is alcohol giving me more than it’s taking?

Here are a few pictures from this mornings walk 🚶‍♀️ Which is your favourite?🐌 🪶 🪻 🐿
15/04/2026

Here are a few pictures from this mornings walk 🚶‍♀️

Which is your favourite?

🐌 🪶 🪻 🐿

Something I've been reflecting on as we near the end of the working week is this...How much of our rest time involves us...
09/04/2026

Something I've been reflecting on as we near the end of the working week is this...

How much of our rest time involves us actually resting? Or are we distracting ourselves with:

📺 Television
📱 Scrolling on our phones
🧹 Endless cleaning
🍔 Overeating
🍻 Binge drinking

So why do we do this?

Feeling anxious or overwhelmed
Avoiding uncomfortable emotions
Feeling guilty or lazy for resting

It can be difficult to change long term habits so try to incorporate small chunks of rest into your downtime. Things that help me include:

🧘‍♀️ Yoga
🌅 Meditation
🌳 Mindful walks
📖 Quiet reading
🎶 Listening to relaxing music

Anything that involves slowing down will help you to feel rejuvenated. Here are some other ideas ⬇️

A gentle reminder…You are allowed to outgrow roles you once needed to survive 🌱You are allowed to take up space, even if...
02/04/2026

A gentle reminder…

You are allowed to outgrow roles you once needed to survive 🌱

You are allowed to take up space, even if you’re not used to it.

And you are allowed to have needs, even if you’ve spent a long time meeting everyone else’s 🩵

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 ✨️

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