The Therapy Suite

02/05/2026

Did your drug or alcohol use start during lockdown / Covid? 🦠

I’m seeing a pattern where so many people turned to substances during that time. And it makes sense because we were isolated, things were uncertain, some of us were extremely lonely. 😢

I suppose when the world shut down, a lot of people were left alone with thoughts and feelings they’d never had to sit with before 🧠

And for many, alcohol or drugs became a way to cope, to numb, to get through the day 🍺🍾

If that’s you, you’re not alone. And more importantly, it doesn’t have to stay this way ❤️

Awareness is the first step.
Support is the next.

I believe in empowering individuals to better understand themselves, help build resilience and work towards personal growth and healing.

01/05/2026

🌿 Radical Acceptance 🤍

Radical acceptance doesn’t mean giving up or ‘putting up with things’.

It also doesn’t mean:

💔 Approving of harm
💔 Staying in unhealthy situations
💔 Suppressing emotions

It means stopping the internal battle with reality so energy can be used more constructively.

Basically, it means fully accepting reality as it is, without fighting it, denying it, or wishing things were different (even though we often do).

Accepting something isn’t a weakness. It’s strength. It’s having the courage to face reality as it is, instead of exhausting yourself fighting what you can’t change 🫶🏼

30/04/2026

Just having 10 mins feet up after my final session of the day (yes I wore crocs for work today 😂) and reflecting on the week.

I really am so privileged to do the work I do. To sit with people who trust me with the heaviest parts of their lives, to gently unpick things together, explore what’s going on, and help reframe thoughts as a team.

A heartfelt thank you to my clients, you’re the reason this work means so much to me 🙏

I’m off home now to kick off the crocs 🐊 😂

I’m off tomorrow but will be back on Tuesday 🤍

30/04/2026

30/04/2026

One of the best things about working in private practice?

You’re not just a number. And you’re definitely not ‘done’ after 6 sessions if you’re not ready. We don’t have to tick boxes or do weekly ‘on a scale of 1-10……’

Private practice gives the freedom for therapy to unfold without pressure, without deadlines, without feeling like you have to be done in a certain timeframe.

It is not uncommon for someone to just be starting to open up by session 6…..Because opening up and being trusted is earned, over time 🤍

30/04/2026

30/04/2026

TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH SHIELDS — we need to talk about something honestly. The cost of living has changed the way people eat out. Energy bills, food prices, the weekly shop — everything has crept up, and the simple pleasure of sitting down for a meal with the people you love has quietly become a luxury for too many families. We've watched regulars become occasional visitors. We've heard the conversations at the door, the apologies, the "maybe next month." And we refuse to accept that as the new normal for our community.

South Shields has stood by Zeera since we opened our doors on Ocean Road in 2007. Through every season, every milestone, every quiet Tuesday and every full Saturday, you've been the reason we've kept refining our craft. So when times get hard, we don't think the answer is to pull away from the community that built us. We think the answer is to lean in.

That's why, throughout May, we're running our Eat Out To Help Out menu — three courses for £14.95, available all day, every day. The same slow-simmered Timeless Curries, the same fragrant Kitchen Specials, the same Sizzlers arriving at the table with that familiar hiss and cloud of spice. Nothing held back. Just the food we're proud of, at a price that lets more of you sit at our tables again.

And because a night out should feel like a night out, we're adding a little something to the evening. Roll The Dice. Whatever the size of your table, you get a roll — and if you land a six, the meal is on us, with the discount covering up to four guests. It's a bit of fun, a bit of luck, and a small thank you for choosing to spend your evening with us.

Whether you're a long-time regular or you've been walking past our doors wondering when the right time is — this is the right time. Come as a couple, come as a family, come and celebrate the small wins that deserve a proper meal. Book your table on 0191 456 1811, email bookings.zeera@gmail.com, or reserve online. We'll have a seat ready for you.

29/04/2026

The Empty Chair Technique 🪑

I love using this in therapy ✨

Sometimes the things we need to say the most are the hardest to say out loud.

In counselling, the empty chair gives those words a place to go. Whether it’s speaking to someone from your past, expressing anger or grief.

It might feel strange at first, but it can be super powerful. Clients often walk away feeling lighter, clearer, and more in control of emotions.

Not everything needs a response from the other side… sometimes, it just needs to be heard.

29/04/2026

My background in recovery work in prisons and then counselling in both Low Newton and Holme House has given me a deep understanding of addiction, trauma, shame, self-worth, and the barriers people face when trying to move forward. I had the privilege of working therapeutically with individuals from all walks of life, all carrying different stories, pain, and experiences.

It’s helped me become a counsellor who offers honesty, compassion, and a safe space for people to explore whatever they bring, knowing they will be met with understanding rather than judgement. There’s very little I haven’t heard.

I am someone who believes that with the right support, reflection, and opportunity, change is always possible.

Every person deserves to be seen for being them, and not for their past or what they’ve done.

Book a session with me directly through my website at

I believe in empowering individuals to better understand themselves, help build resilience and work towards personal growth and healing.

28/04/2026

I’m currently reading the 12 Steps and thought I would share for those who don’t know 🤍

Step One: 𝑯𝑶𝑵𝑬𝑺𝑻𝒀

“𝐴𝑑𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑎𝑑𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑠 ℎ𝑎𝑑 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑢𝑛𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒.”

I think the word ‘powerless’ can sound like defeat. Most people don’t want to admit it. In life, people spend so long trying to stay in control, convincing themselves ‘I can handle it’ minimise it, or ‘I can stop whenever I want’.

Also, there’s perhaps times when lies are told to cover tracks and then it becomes one lie to cover another lie, and so on.

But recovery starts when the honesty kicks in. When you’re honest with yourself and others.

Because once you’re honest about where you are, you can finally start moving forward.

Addiction thrives in secrecy.
Recovery grows in truth ✨🤍

Even if you don’t follow the 12 steps, I feel that honesty is still so important in your recovery ❤️‍🩹 journey.

27/04/2026

Our Ketamine Awareness and Support Group is growing and going from strength to strength 💪🏼

Wear Recovery are directing people to our group 🫶🏼 as there is nothing Ketamine specific in the North East.

We don’t have all the answers but there is support and understanding for both parents and those in addiction 💛

Last week was a lovely group. It’s a safe and supported space where people are not judged.

If you or anyone you know anyone affected by Ketamine addiction, or their loved ones, please come along to our next group ✨

We’re really looking forward to our next group, where the lovely Anna will be joining us to offer Reiki sessions to attendees.

This is more than just a support group, I really wanted to build a supportive community and it is absolutely getting there 💛✨

📅 Wednesday 6th May 2026
🕰️ 6pm
📍 Jarrow Mindset, Ellison Street, Jarrow.