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Counsellor & Psychotherapist 🍃| Supporting adults & teens (12+) with anxiety, trauma, grief & life transitions 💛 | Menopause Wellness Practitioner 🌸 | BACP & NCPS registered

10/11/2025

💫 Why We Over explain 💫

Have you ever caught yourself saying “sorry, I’m just trying to explain….” - and then explaining again?

You’re not alone. Over explaining often comes from a deeper place - not just a habit, but a coping strategy we learned to feel safe, understood, or accepted. 💬

We might over explain because:

✨We fear being misunderstood or dismissed.

✨We were gaslighted or invalidated in the past.

✨We’re trying to avoid conflict or rejection.

✨ We’ve learned that being “perfectly clear” feels safer than being doubted.

But here’s the truth:

You don’t owe everyone a detailed justification for your feelings, needs, or decisions. You are allowed to be heard - simply and calmly. 🕊️

If you notice yourself over explaining, try pausing and asking:

“Am I trying to feel understood….. or trying to feel safe?”

That awareness is the first step towards healing and self trust. ❤️

🧠 Counselling can help you unlearn patterns like these, build confidence in your voice, and feel safe being enough - without over explaining.

09/11/2025

🌩️ Storms make us stronger. 🌩️

Sometimes, the hardest seasons of our lives shape us in ways we don’t even realise.

Just like the little sprout in this image, we often grow our deepest roots during life’s fiercest storms. ⛈️

Whether it’s grief, anxiety, loss, or change - these “storms” challenge us…. but they also teach us resilience, empathy, and self-understanding. 🌤️

In counselling we don’t rush the storm away - we learn how to stand steady in it, find meaning through it, and grow beyond it. 🌳❤️

✨ If you’re weathering a storm right now, you don’t have to face it alone.

Reach out - let’s talk, grow, and heal together.

16/10/2025

✨ It’s Time to Get REAL Uncomfortable ✨

We all love the comfort zone - it feels safe, familiar, and secure. But here’s the truth: 🌻 real growth doesn’t happen there.

This image reminds us that moving through life’s zones - from comfort ➡️ fear ➡️ learning ➡️ growth - is part of becoming the best versions of ourselves.

✨ Comfort Zone: Everything feels calm…… but sometimes a bit stuck.

😬 Fear Zone: We start to doubt ourselves and worry about others’ opinions.

💡 Learning Zone: We begin to stretch, try new things, and gain confidence.

🚀 Growth Zone: We set new goals, find purpose, and live our dreams.

It’s ok to feel uncomfortable - that’s where change is happening.

Whether you’re an adult finding your next step, a young person figuring out who you are, or a parent supporting a teen through challenges - remember: discomfort = progress. 💪

💭 Ask yourself:

What’s one small step I can take this week to move out of my comfort zone?

13/10/2025

✨ Feeling stuck in anxious thoughts? ✨

Sometimes our minds can spiral into “what ifs” and self doubt - but small shifts in how we question our thoughts can make a big difference.

These 5 CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) questions are simple yet powerful tools to help you regain perspective and calm your mind. 💭
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🦋 What would change if I trusted myself more in this situation?

🐰 If I turned down the volume on this thought, what would I notice instead?

🐦 What is the smallest step I can take to face this worry?

🐡 How would this situation feel if I let go of “what if” and focused on “what is”?

🦔 What would this thought look like if I viewed it through a lens of self compassion?

💞 Each of these questions invites curiosity, not criticism. They help you pause, reflect, and respond with kindness - to yourself and your thoughts.

If anxiety has been taking up too much space in your life, remember that support is available - you don’t have to navigate it alone. 💕

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09/10/2025

💭 3 Non-Negotiables for your Mental Health

When life gets busy, it’s easy to lose sight of what keeps you grounded.

That’s why setting a few non-negotiables - things you always prioritise - can make all the difference to your well-being.

✨ Try choosing 3 small but powerful commitments such as:

• Drinking 2 litres of water every day 💦

• Saying no when you need to rest 🚫

• Getting fresh air every day 🌳

• Journalling or checking in with your emotions 🖋️

Once you’ve chosen them, stick to them - even on the hard days.

Boundaries like these aren’t selfish; they’re self care in action. 💞

07/10/2025

✨ Understanding Emotional Well-being - for Teens and Parents ✨

Emotional well-being isn’t about being happy all the time - it’s about being emotionally aware, connected, and resilient enough to handle life’s ups and downs.

For teens that can feel tricky. Your brain is doing an incredible amount of growing and rewiring right now. Emotions might feel bigger, louder or harder to control - and that’s not a flaw, it’s development. Learning to name what you feel (“I’m overwhelmed”, “I feel left out,” “I’m actually scared, not angry”) is one of the most powerful mental health skills you can build.

For parents, it helps to remember that a teen’s emotional world is complex. When your young person seems moody, distant, or reactive, they’re often trying to make sense of feelings that feel too big to name. What they need most is your calm presence, not instant solutions.

💬 Try this together:
Next time emotions feel heavy, pause and ask -

“What am I really feeling right now?”

Then name one thing that helps you find balance - a walk, music, journaling, or just taking space to breathe.

Emotional well-being starts with noticing, naming, and nurturing what’s going on inside - not judging it.

You don’t need to be perfect at it. You just need to keep showing up for yourself (and each other). 💞

05/10/2025

🌙 Sunday Night Thoughts 🌙

As the weekend winds down, it’s easy to start thinking about the week ahead - the to do lists, the what ifs, the unknowns.

This little moment between Pooh and Piglet is such a lovely reminder:

✨ “It’s ok if the future is uncertain. I think we are just meant to do our best with what’s in front of us today.” ✨

You don’t need to have everything figured out tonight.
You don’t need to plan every step.
Sometimes the best thing we can do is simply focus on what’s right in front of us - resting, breathing, and being kind to ourselves. ❤️

So if your mind feels busy this evening, pause for a moment.
Notice something good about today.
Remind yourself that doing your best is enough.

Here’s to a gentle start to the new week ahead. 💞

01/10/2025

🍂✨ Hello October!! ✨🍂

As the leaves change colour, they remind us that transitions - though sometimes challenging, can bring beauty and growth. ❤️🍁

Whether you’re entering a new season of life, navigating personal challenges, or embracing fresh beginnings, remember change can be beautiful.

Let this October be a time to release what no longer serves you and welcome in what helps you grow. 🌱

💬 What positive change are you inviting into your life this month?

30/09/2025

💬 “I can’t do this anymore” can mean so many different things.

It might be about feeling:

✨ Overwhelmed by circumstances

✨Emotionally drained and in need of rest

✨Unheard, unsupported, or misunderstood

✨ Pressured to meet expectations

✨ Hopeless or stuck in unhealthy patterns

👉 If you’ve ever found yourself saying “I can’t do this anymore,” know that you’re not alone.

These words are often a call for support, compassion, and change - not weakness. ❤️

🌱 Counselling can provide a safe space to explore these feelings, gain perspective, and find a way forward that feels manageable and hopeful.

💌 Reach out today - taking the first step is often the hardest, but also the most important. You deserve to be heard and supported.

18/09/2025

💫 Toxic Positivity vs. Healthy Support 💫

We’ve all heard phrases like:
✨ “Good vibes only.”

✨ “It could be worse.”

✨ “There’s plenty more fish in the sea.”

They sound encouraging, but here’s the truth 👉 these messages can feel dismissive when someone is struggling. This is what we call toxic positivity - the idea that we should always be happy, no matter what we’re going through.

💡 Why is this a problem?

Because real healing comes from honouring all emotions, not covering them up. When we tell ourselves (or others) to “just be positive,” we might:

🚫 Ignore pain instead of working through it.

🚫 Feel ashamed for having normal human emotions.

🚫 Struggle alone because it feels like no one wants to hear the hard stuff.

✨ Healthy support looks different. ✨

Instead of pushing positivity, we can lean into compassion.

❤️ “That sounds really tough - do you want to talk about it?”

❤️ “I’m here for you.”

❤️ “It makes sense you feel this way.”

🌱 Remember:

•It’s ok to feel sad, angry or overwhelmed. You don’t need to “fix” your emotions to be worthy of care

• It’s ok to feel sad , angry or overwhelmed.

• True resilience comes from allowing feelings, not denying them.

16/09/2025

Sometimes we don’t realise how much tension we’re holding until we let it go. 💭

Take a breath. Relax your shoulders. Exhale the stress. ❤️

One small pause = a big difference. 🌸

15/09/2025

✨ Everything is Temporary ✨

One of the most powerful truths in life is that nothing lasts forever.

🌱 The tough moments, the heavy emotions, the anxious thoughts - they all pass.

☀️ Just as seasons change, so too does what you’re feeling right now.

When we’re struggling with our mental health, it can feel like the pain will last forever. But remember:

• Feelings are visitors, not permanent residents.

• Change is always possible, even when we can’t see it yet.

• Just as joy fades, so too does sadness - making space for something new.

💬 If you’re finding life overwhelming, try grounding yourself in this truth: “This too shall pass.”

Hold on gently to the hope that brighter days are coming.

🧠 Taking small steps, talking to someone you trust, or reaching out for professional support can help you through the harder seasons.

❤️ Be kind to yourself - you’re doing the best you can, and what you feel today is not forever.

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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 9pm
Tuesday	9am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	9am - 9pm
Friday	9am - 9pm

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+353858848876

Website

http://www.clearmindscounsellings.com/

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