Cognitive Healing CBT Counselling with Jo Hazle

22/03/2026

Sometimes it’s worth pausing and gently asking yourself

“Is this helping me build the life I want?”

If the answer is no, it might be time to consider letting it go, or at least loosening your grip on it.

This could relate to so many areas of life:
• a relationship
• a job
• alcohol or coping habits
• your health
• how you nourish your body

Change isn’t easy. Our minds are wired to seek comfort and familiarity. But growth rarely lives there.

Small, intentional shifts can create powerful change over time. You don’t have to overhaul everything at once. Just start by noticing what helps and what holds you back.

13/03/2026

Anger. What triggers your anger ?

13/03/2026

Questions to ask yourself:

Is there something I can do about this?
If yes, when? Schedule it.

If not, then you have to let it go and focus your energy elsewhere.

You have to get comfortable with the unknown.

I know. I hate it too.
But that’s where peace is found. 💞

12/03/2026

DBT Skills : Acceptance + Change.

10/03/2026

01/03/2026

I know the world feels scary and uncertain right now.

There’s a lot of noise. A lot of fear. A lot of “what ifs.”

But pause for a moment.

Look at the helpers.
Look at the kindness that doesn’t make headlines.
Look at the friend who checks in.
The stranger who holds the door.
The people showing up, quietly, every single day.

Our brains are wired to scan for danger, because it’s a survival instinct.
But CBT reminds us that where we place our attention shapes how we feel.

When we gently widen the lens, we start to see it:

Compassion.
Community.
Courage.
Connection.

There is genuinely more good than bad in this world . It just doesn’t shout as loudly.

Today, try this:
✨ Notice three small acts of kindness.
✨ Be one small act of kindness.
✨ Let your mind collect evidence of good.

The world may feel uncertain, but goodness is still here. And so are you. 💛

27/02/2026

Couples & relationship counselling provides a structured and confidential space to improve communication, navigate conflict and rebuild connection.

At Scottish Asian Counselling Services, our approach is clinically grounded and culturally informed, recognising the wider contexts that shape relationships.

For more information:�📩 admin@scottishasiancounsellingservices.org

27/02/2026

Any forgiveness is for you not the other person. You get to set the anger down and live in peace. Access to you (or otherwise) is completely your decision 💞

21/02/2026

Imagine letting go of the guilt for being “less productive” than yesterday.
Every day, your best is your best — whether that’s a giant leap forward, a tiptoe, or simply resting where you are.

It all counts 💗

31/01/2026

✨ Thinking about therapy, but unsure where to start? ✨

Many people have questions or worries before starting therapy—and that’s completely normal.

💭 Is there something you’ve always wondered?
💭 A concern that’s been holding you back?
💭 A “silly question” you’ve never asked?

Drop your questions below or send me a DM.
I’ll use them anonymously to create content answering them 💛
(If you’re wondering it, chances are someone else is too.)

No pressure to share publicly. My DMs are always open.

31/01/2026

Forgive yourself for doing the best you could with the knowledge you had at the time. You did your best 💞

30/01/2026

Scottish Asian Counselling Services is offering a free community workshop for over-50s focused on rebuilding self-esteem and overcoming loneliness.
The session will provide CBT-informed tools to support wellbeing, confidence and meaningful connection in a safe and supportive environment.

📅 Tuesday 27th January | 1:30pm–3:00pm
📍 Diversity Group, Netherlee Pavilion
🗣️ Delivered in English & Urdu
📩 admin@scottishasiancounsellingservices.org