Positive Patterns Psychotherapy - Jacqueline McLauchlan MBACP

01/03/2026

Save the date 💛 amazing charity, I’m proud to be a part of 🙏🏼

Join us on Saturday 9th May for our annual Walk of Hope 💛

Purchase your tickets today by following this link ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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24/02/2026

09/02/2026

Save the date 💛

Join us on Saturday 9th May for our annual Walk of Hope.

We will walk together in memory of those we have lost and also walk in hope for those that we have supported/ supporting. 💛

To purchase tickets please click the link below

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chriss-house-walk-of-hope-2026-tickets-1981934935745

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04/02/2026

what if…

you often find your mind fully occupied preparing for problems that haven’t arrived… constant overthinking, feeling on edge, difficulty resting and never really switching off

living with anxiety can be exhausting and you don’t have to do it on your own

01/02/2026

💭 when your own self worth depends on other people, it gets heavy very quickly…

every look, message, silence or opinion starts to matter way too much, you find yourself constantly scanning for approval, adjusting who you are and carrying the emotional weight of keeping everyone pleased and over time it becomes exhausting fans

self worth grows lighter when it comes from within, when it is rooted in your own values rather than someone else’s response

it’s not about becoming indifferent to others, it’s about not abandoning yourself in the process

28/01/2026

if ‘saying no’ fills you with guilt…

it is often because you learned that being kind meant being agreeable and putting others first

many of us fear disappointing people or being seen as selfish, so guilt steps in when we set a boundary, but ‘saying no’ is not unkind, it’s a way of protecting your own time, energy and wellbeing

guilt does not mean you are doing something wrong, it often means you are doing something new fans

12/01/2026

Another amazing sound bath session after my beginner yoga this morning with 11:11 Connect with You, thank you Kali-Ma Hindu goddess of death and rebirth

Self care is essential 🙏🏼

31/12/2025

As this year comes to a close…

✔️ It’s okay if things didn’t turn out the way you hoped
✔️ It’s okay if some goals are still unmet or if you never had any
✔️ It’s okay if you’re feeling tired rather than triumphant

what truly matters is that your here, you’ve made it through another year and that in itself is something to be proud of

if your feeling stuck, overwhelmed or weighed down, whether that’s traumatic experiences, ongoing worries, or the day to day challenges of life, you don’t have to carry it alone

🛟 my therapy space is a safe place to begin, it’s confidential, professional and completely free from judgement

as a therapist there is things I haven’t conquered this year, troubles I’ve had and moments of feeling overwhelmed and I’m grateful I have my own therapist and clinical supervisor to work with

if you’re ready to gain clarity, find focus, or simply talk things through, get in touch
as sometimes the first small step is all it takes fans

29/12/2025

therapy thoughts 💭 fans

after your therapy session you might leave feeling a bit off, emotional, tired, or not quite like yourself… this is completely normal

therapy can stir things up, bring things into your awareness, and that doesn’t always settle straight away.

the real work often continues in the days between sessions, in the moments you notice your thoughts, feelings, and patterns showing up in everyday life

be kind to yourself during that time, rest when you need to, reflect gently and remember that change doesn’t only happen in the therapy room… it happens in between too 💭