McLay Psychotherapy Counselling Service

McLay Psychotherapy Counselling Service I'm Andrew, a person-centred psychotherapist and BACP member. Together, we will explore issues, concerns and emotions in a safe, confidential space.

Let's embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing, and to a deeper understanding of yourself.

When anxiety takes over, your brain’s alarm system starts predicting danger before it happens.Grounding brings you back ...
29/10/2025

When anxiety takes over, your brain’s alarm system starts predicting danger before it happens.

Grounding brings you back to now — where your body can finally breathe again. 🌿

You don’t have to control every thought; sometimes, peace starts with noticing what’s real around you.


26/10/2025

Healing doesn’t always look dramatic — sometimes it’s in the smallest shifts.
You’re growing, even if you can’t see it yet. 💚

Hope isn’t loud. Sometimes, it’s the quiet voice reminding you to try again.You can rebuild meaning and safety — at your...
24/10/2025

Hope isn’t loud. Sometimes, it’s the quiet voice reminding you to try again.
You can rebuild meaning and safety — at your own pace, with gentle support.

▪ Name what matters most — not what others expect.”— a song, a memory, a walk.”
▪Name what matters most — not what others expect.”
▪ Reach for connection, even when it feels uncomfortable.”
▪ Be patient. Healing is not a straight line.”

Stigma often whispers that you must handle everything alone.But healing begins when we allow ourselves to be supported.Y...
23/10/2025

Stigma often whispers that you must handle everything alone.
But healing begins when we allow ourselves to be supported.

Your story deserves to be heard — without judgment, only understanding.

19/10/2025

Self-compassion isn’t about ignoring your flaws — it’s learning to meet them with kindness.
When we respond gently to our emotions, the brain begins to calm and heal. 🌿

📩 DM to start a confidential conversation.
📞 Contact: 07301339695
📧 admin@mclaycounselling.com

Burnout can make everything feel heavy, even simple tasks. But your spark isn’t gone — it’s just resting. Therapy offers...
16/10/2025

Burnout can make everything feel heavy, even simple tasks. But your spark isn’t gone — it’s just resting.

Therapy offers a space to rediscover your direction, one small step at a time. 🌿

When emotions rise, your brain’s “alarm system” (the amygdala) is doing its job — it’s trying to protect you. With compa...
15/10/2025

When emotions rise, your brain’s “alarm system” (the amygdala) is doing its job — it’s trying to protect you.

With compassion, mindfulness, and therapy, you can teach your brain safety again.

13/10/2025

Have you ever felt like you’re only lovable when you’re perfect? 🌿

Perfectionism isn’t vanity — it’s protection.
It often begins in moments when love felt conditional, when mistakes felt dangerous.

If this resonates, please remember:
You’re not too sensitive. You’re someone who learned to survive by doing everything “right.”

But you don’t have to keep wearing that armour forever.

Your worth doesn’t live in your achievements — it’s already here, in your care, effort, and humanity.
What if today, you left one small thing undone — and discovered the world still held you gently? 💚

Perfectionism often comes from the belief that love or acceptance must be earned.Therapy can help you unlearn that story...
12/10/2025

Perfectionism often comes from the belief that love or acceptance must be earned.

Therapy can help you unlearn that story — you deserve care and calm, even on your hardest days.

Be gentle with yourself today; progress isn’t perfection.

📩 DM to start a confidential conversation.
📞 Contact: 07301339695
📧 admin@mclaycounselling.com

Emotions often feel overwhelming, but they’re not signs of weakness — they’re signals from your inner world.At McLay Cou...
09/10/2025

Emotions often feel overwhelming, but they’re not signs of weakness — they’re signals from your inner world.

At McLay Counselling, we help you explore emotions safely, without judgement, using both compassion and neuroscience.

💭 You don’t need to silence emotions — you can learn to listen to them gently.

📩 DM to start a confidential conversation.
📞 Contact: 07301339695
📧 admin@mclaycounselling.com

30/09/2025

💔 What is Prolonged Grief Disorder?
Grief is not something you simply “get over.” But when the pain feels endless, like a weight you can’t put down—lasting months or even years—it may be prolonged grief disorder.
✨ Signs may include:
▪️Struggling to accept the loss
▪️Avoiding reminders of your loved one
▪️Feeling like part of you is missing
▪️Believing you’ll never move forward

🌿 Remember: you are not broken. Prolonged grief isn’t stubborn sadness—it’s your heart and mind fighting to survive a love that still matters.

Healing doesn’t mean forgetting or letting go. It means learning to carry them differently, with support, compassion, and care.

💚 You don’t have to do this alone. Talking to a therapist or joining a support group can help you find space to breathe again.

👉 Take care. You’re not alone.

28/09/2025

Healing doesn’t follow a straight path. There will be ups and downs — and every moment of courage matters. Be gentle with yourself today and celebrate the small steps. 🌱

If you’d like a compassionate space to explore your growth, we’re here to help. 💛

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