Amanda Tooms Therapy and Wellbeing

28/10/2025

🍂October Reflections 🍂

October started off really wonderfully. I was invited to present a Wellbeing and Confidence-Building workshop at , focusing on building confidence and letting go of feelings of judgement. I felt so privileged to be asked, especially as it drew together all my experiences, from being a former professional dancer and dance teacher to now working as a therapist. It was such a rewarding way to begin the month, encouraging young people to believe in themselves, focus inwardly, and let go of comparisons or the judgements of others.

I also found myself reflecting a lot this month on connection, what it means and how it shows up in different areas of my life. Connection with clients, with supervisees, and with the people who matter most to me. I took a trip to Jersey to visit a wonderful friend I’ve known for over 40 years (we used to dance together) and it was a beautiful reminder of how deeply connection nourishes the human spirit and how much we gain from the relationships that ground us.

As the month draws to a close, I find myself settling into that familiar autumn rhythm of slowing down, a softening, and a chance to take stock. The change in seasons often brings a natural invitation to pause and reflect, to notice what’s shifting both outside and within.

For me, October has felt full of connection, gratitude, and growth in my work, in my relationships, and in the quiet moments in between. Whether through supporting clients and supervisees, reconnecting with old friends, or sharing space with young dancers finding their confidence, I’ve been reminded again and again of the importance of compassion for ourselves and for others.

I’m carrying that sense of connection forward as we move towards winter and taking time to slow down, nurture what matters, and create space for rest and reflection.

✨ What has October reminded you of?

24/10/2025

🌿 Sharing Kind Words from a Client 🌿

Every time I receive words like these, I’m reminded why I do this work. Therapy isn’t about quick fixes it’s about gentle, consistent steps towards understanding yourself and feeling more at ease in your own skin.

If you’re struggling with trauma, anxiety or your relationship with food, know that recovery is possible. You don’t have to do it alone.

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29/09/2025

✨ “Do I grieve my marriage? Yes. Do I grieve for the man I once loved? Yes. But I am also deeply grateful for where I am now; living without compromise, with a renewed zest for life.” ✨

Divorce was one of the most heartbreaking experiences of my life. With support and especially with the help of my therapist, I slowly rebuilt myself, piece by piece.

That experience became my why: the reason I trained as a psychotherapeutic counsellor in Gillingham, Kent. Therapy gave me a lifeline, and now I offer the same safe space for others facing grief, heartbreak, anxiety, or trauma.

If you’re navigating the pain of a relationship breakdown, please know you don’t have to do it alone. 💙

👉 Read more in my new blog: https://www.attandw.co.uk/blog
Trusting the Pain: Finding New Life After Divorce (link in bio).

26/09/2025

✨ Feeling honoured to be featured as a Local Legend in Kent Life Magazine (p.142)! I’m so proud to share my work supporting clients to heal, grow, and see their light ✨

10/09/2025

01/09/2025

✨ Good luck to all the students returning to school this week! Whether you’re starting a new class, meeting a new teacher, or moving to a new school, it’s natural to feel a little nervous as well as excited.

🌿 Parents and carers, you’re adjusting too 😊finding your way back into school routines, schedules, and the changes that come with the new academic year.

🍂 With the arrival of autumn, we’re reminded that change can be beautiful. Just as the trees let go of their leaves to make way for new growth, we too can release what no longer serves us and step into this season with curiosity, courage, and openness.

Here’s to a term filled with learning, growth, and fresh possibilities. 🌟

29/08/2025

August for me has been a lovely mix of personal and professional grounding and stillness.

✨It’s been about creating calm, safe spaces for clients and for myself. A time for holding space.
✨I’ve leaned into slowing down, tuning into shifts rather than pushing for big leaps.
✨I’ve practiced self-compassion and being present: A reminder that we all deserve the same kindness we encourage in others.
✨I’ve enjoyed both learning and adding to my professional development as well as enjoying lots of free time by the sea 🌊

✨August has been a bridge between the fullness of summer and the slower pace of autumn.

✨My intention is to carry forward what has worked well this summer and let go of what no longer serves me. I encourage you to do the same 🫶

19/08/2025

✨ The Drawer of Dreams ✨

Sometimes we keep our hopes, passions, and longings tucked away, safe but hidden, in what I like to think of as the drawer of dreams.

It can feel easier to keep them there: unopened, untouched, waiting for the “right” time. But when dreams stay in the drawer, they remain only that ….dreams.

Taking one out can feel risky. It might mean facing fears, uncertainty, or the possibility of not knowing exactly how it will unfold. But it also means giving yourself the chance to grow, to explore, and to step closer to the life you long for.

So perhaps today, you could gently ask yourself:

🗝 What’s sitting in my drawer of dreams?
🗝 What might it feel like to open that drawer, even just a little?
🗝 What small step could I take toward bringing one dream into the light?

Your dreams don’t need to stay hidden away.

Maybe today is the day to take one out, hold it in your hands, and see where it could lead. 🌱✨