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Emotional Respite - Disability Counselling Service

Disability-led Online Mental Health Service offering therapy across the UK. She has created a team of therapists with lived experience of disability.

Emotional Respite is a counselling service providing professional support to individuals with physical disabilities, their families and carers. It offers those affected by physical disabilities a unique opportunity to work with a physically disabled counsellor. Helen Rutherford has been a counsellor for over 14 years and has spinal muscular atrophy and uses an electric wheelchair. Her personal and professional experience gives her a deep understanding of the diversity of disability issues. Helen is aware of the challenges faced by people affected by physical disabilities and how this can impact on them emotionally. Sessions are conducted online. Sessions are £45 an hour but concessions are available for low incomes

05/12/2025

❄️Winter depression, pain and nervous system❄️

Shorter days and lack of sunlight can worsen depression and seasonal affective disorder, and chronic pain or limited mobility can intensify that by making it harder to get outside.

When the nervous system is juggling pain, fatigue and low light, it is more vulnerable to anxiety, brain fog and emotional overwhelm.

If you are struggling book in with one of our experienced disability specialist therapists for support!

emotionalrespite.co.uk
Appointments Available!

03/12/2025

ID: An image of a diverse group of disabled people with various visible and invisible disabilities.

Today, on International Day of People with Disabilities 2025, we celebrate the strength, leadership, and innovation of disabled people around the world.

This year’s theme, “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress”, is a powerful reminder that true progress happens with disabled people at the center of decision-making, design, and community building.

As a Disability-Led Online Mental Health organisation, inclusion is at the heart of our work.
Everything we create, every conversation we hold, and every barrier we challenge is rooted in the belief that mental health support must be accessible, affirming, and inclusive for all.

Let’s keep building a world where everyone belongs, not as an afterthought, but as leaders shaping the future. 💙♿✨

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02/12/2025

❄️Winter Flare-ups & Low Mood❄️

Winter can make chronic pain, fatigue and mobility challenges worse, and that can quickly pull mood down too.

Try:Building a “winter baseline”: Adjust your expectations allowing for the challenges of winter.

Naming the link: “My pain is higher, so my mood is lower” this is not a personal failure, it is a pain response. That awareness can soften self-blame and make it easier to ask for support.

emotionalrespite.co.uk
Appointments Available!

30/11/2025

✨ Within this space, you can be fully, imperfectly human.Here, there’s no need to hide the parts of you that feel messy, uncertain, or too much. This space is anchored in acceptance and compassion, holding room for every version of you, the one that’s healing, struggling, growing, and simply being.You deserve places where you can exhale, let go, and uncover what’s been too heavy or too hidden elsewhere. This is one of those places.

emotionalrespite.co.uk
Appointments Available!

28/11/2025

✨️Counselling as a Safe Space✨️

Therapy isn't about being judged or "performing" It's a space where you can:

💬Say the unsayable
😔Feel what you've numbed
🤔Explore without pressure
🌱Be fully, imperfectly human
A regulated nervous system

emotionalrespite.co.uk
Appointments Available!

26/11/2025

Living with chronic illness isn’t just about managing physical symptoms, it shapes every part of life. Chronic illness can impact identity, energy, mood, relationships, and confidence in ways that aren’t always visible to others.

Counselling offers a compassionate space to process the grief and changes that come with chronic illness. It supports gentle pacing, boundary-setting, and learning to adjust expectations with kindness towards yourself.
If you’re navigating life with chronic illness, know that every part of your experience is valid. Support is available, you don’t have to do it alone.

emotionalrespite.co.uk
Appointments Available!

24/11/2025

🌟Building Resilience🌟

"Resilience isn't about 'being strong.' It's about recovering and staying connected to yourself, your values, and others."

Resilience means more than just surviving tough times. It’s a process of adapting, growing, and finding strength through connection, with yourself and those around you.It’s okay to feel vulnerable or stretched thin; resilience is about how you come back, how you reach out, and how you hold onto what matters most.You don’t have to do it alone. Your feelings and your connections are your greatest strengths.Keep building your resilience by staying present, practicing self-compassion, and leaning into support when you need it most.

emotionalrespite.co.uk
Appointments Available!

23/11/2025

Sometimes, the best thing you can do is pause. 🌬️Just breathe. Inhale calm. Exhale stress. In this moment, you're exactly where you need to be. When life feels overwhelming, your breath is your greatest tool, grounding you, calming your mind, and restoring your peace.Take a deep breath. You’ve got this.

ID: A painted pebble with colourful dots saying "Just Breathe".

emotionalrespite.co.uk
Appointments Available!

21/11/2025

✨ The Power of Labelling Feelings ✨

You don’t have to fix your emotions, just name them. Research shows that naming emotions reduces their intensity by easing activity in the amygdala (the part of the brain that processes fear and stress). When we label what we feel, our brain begins to calm down.

Instead of saying “I’m overwhelmed,” try:
“I’m anxious and tired.” Or “I’m sad and need support.”

Naming your feelings helps you understand what you need, not silence what you feel.
Your emotions aren’t the enemy, they’re information, guiding you toward care, rest, and connection.

emotionalrespite.co.uk
Appointments Available!

19/11/2025

In the midst of life's changes, grounding yourself can be the anchor you need. 🌳✨

"Like a tree rooted in the earth, grounding yourself can bring strength during change."

ID: A drawing of a tree with hearts amongst the leaves and winding roots.

When everything feels unstable, remember that your roots are your foundation. Take a moment to breathe, reconnect, and find stability within. Just as trees draw strength from the earth, you can find resilience by staying grounded in your values and self-care. Lean into your roots, and let that strength carry you through the shifting seasons of life.

emotionalrespite.co.uk
Appointments Available!

17/11/2025

✨️Daily Affirmation✨️

Today, I remind myself: My feelings are valid, and I listen to my needs. 💙 Taking time to honour my emotions and care for what truly matters within me is a powerful act of self-love. 🌿 Let this be your daily reminder to embrace your feelings and nurture your well-being.

emotionalrespite.co.uk
Appointments Available!

14/11/2025

Common Impact of Medicalised Trauma

Medicalised trauma, often overlooked, can deeply affect mental health. From invasive procedures to chronic illness management, the emotional toll is real. 💔

🚨 Common impacts:

PTSD: Flashbacks, nightmares, & avoiding medical settings.

Anxiety & Panic: Fear of future medical care, often leading to neglect.

Depression: Feelings of hopelessness & loss of control over your body.

Trust Issues: Difficulty trusting healthcare providers after traumatic experiences.

Body Image Struggles: Feeling disconnected or dissatisfied with your body.

Your trauma is valid, even if it happened in a medical setting. Healing begins with recognition & support. 💙

emotionalrespite.co.uk
Appointments Available!

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Newcastle Upon Tyne

Opening Hours

Monday	1pm - 8pm
Tuesday	1pm - 8pm
Wednesday	1pm - 8pm
Thursday	1pm - 8pm
Friday	1pm - 8pm

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https://www.emotionalrespite.co.uk/

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