The Mindful Counsellor

06/12/2025

🌿 Restoring Places, Restoring Self

As I get ready to move on from Malvern, I’ve been realising just how much this house has grown alongside me. When I first bought it, it was a bit tired and needed care. Bit by bit, as I made changes — sanding, painting, softening corners — the place started to come alive. And somewhere in the middle of all that, so did I.

Those therapy rooms many of you know began as neglected spaces. With some imagination they grew into calm, steady rooms where real work happened. The more I shaped the space, the more it shaped me. It’s funny how places do that — quietly meeting you where you are and helping you move forward.

Now it feels like the right moment to let it go. Nothing dramatic; life’s just shifting and the house can’t quite contain my partner’s books and records. It’s simply time.

I’ve loved Malvern, and I’ll still be around in small ways, but my main base will be moving to Knowbury near Ludlow and Clee Hill. I’ll be taking on new clients in the new year, in person and online.

For those who know this house, I hope you enjoy the before-and-after photos. It’s been a place that held a lot of growth — mine included.

Thank you, house. 🏠

05/12/2025

The dogs are already looking out of the window as if they’re asking ‘Which client is coming today?’ I just said ‘Working!’ to them… They have their ‘working jumpers’ on! We are all ready…

03/12/2025

The theme of today’s circle was around the shifts needed to achieve our emotional goals. One of the shifts is to show up as you with safe people first before going out full authentic. I couldn’t say it better…

02/12/2025

Sometimes we just need to hear from our inner wise woman! I hope you enjoy this meditation from my favourite place to retreat… Sharpham!

A 25-minute meditation on giving yourself what you need. Recorded from one of the weekly online meditations from The Sharpham Trust, led that week by Uz Afzal.

01/12/2025

My second women's 'Yin & In' Circle has been a profound gathering throughout the Autumn. I'm so grateful to Malvern Link United Reform Church for hosting us each week. They are having community carol concert with Malvern Singers. All are welcome and it's free. I wanted to share to support them back.

29/11/2025

Self Harm advice …

Self-harm is when you intentionally harm yourself as a way of dealing with difficult feelings or experiences. Find out about self-harm and how to get help.

26/11/2025

🌿 Highly Sensitive Women: Are you hiding yourself? 🌿

For generations, women’s pain has been dismissed, rewritten, or weaponised:
💔 Bruises = “overreactions”
💔 Trauma = “attention-seeking”
💔 Boundaries = “attitude”

It’s a tactic to make your pain invisible. But here’s the truth: your pain is real. Your reactions are valid. Your story deserves to be heard.

Being highly sensitive isn’t a weakness—it’s a superpower. Your depth, intuition, and empathy are strengths. The very trait that makes the world feel overwhelming also makes you capable of profound insight, connection, and resilience.

Here are 3 ways to harness your sensitivity:
1️⃣ Pause & Breathe – Notice what you’re feeling before reacting. Even 3 slow breaths can shift overwhelm into clarity.
2️⃣ Guard Your Energy – Boundaries are protection, not attitude. Saying no is an act of self-respect.
3️⃣ Own Your Depth – Your emotions are guidance. Journal, reflect, or share them safely. They are evidence of your wisdom, not weakness.

I’m accepting face-to-face clients now and can work hybrid or online after my move, or travel to Ludlow or do a home-visit session if that suits you. One of my special interests as a therapist is working with HSP ladies so if this resonates, get in touch.

Our sensitivity isn’t a flaw to hide. It’s a power for us to claim. Let’s give it the respect our natural self deserves. 💛

23/11/2025

Love having my dogs in therapy with me… https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1XKw2p6Dr7/?mibextid=wwXIfr

22/11/2025

Update on room availability: Only 2 rooms and places left / still available…All Early Birds have gone now. These are the only rooms left...
Very spacious deluxe ensuite £875 with double bed (single occupancy)
Or
Small double room (shared bathroom single occupancy) £625

21/11/2025

Feeling proud to have received my certificate this week for my Yin Yoga Teacher training. It's already making a difference in the Women's Circle I am running again, as well as in my 1:1 counselling sessions, helping clients to get better sleep, regulate overwhelm and rest their bodies. It was a bit of a slog but helped my body too.

21/11/2025

I’m releasing the room rates and Early Bird discounts today for my March Ladies retreat. Please get in touch if you’d like to be part of a Rest and Retreat + Connection short break in Harlech. 5-6 places available as this is a small, therapeutic retreat, similar to the Yin & In Circles I run.