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Claire Palmer Counselling - BSc Hons

Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (UKCP accredited)
Regional Coordinator for Deep Release Norfolk
Offering counselling to over 18s online or in Norwich.

13/11/2025

🌍💛 World Kindness Day — November 13th 💛🌍

I was listening to The Chris Evans Breakfast Show this morning, and they were talking about kindness — what it means, how we show it, and how it feels when we receive it. It really made me pause and reflect.

Kindness can be such a simple thing, yet it has such power. A smile, a kind word, a moment of understanding... they all matter. I think sometimes we forget that kindness towards ourselves is just as important.

For me, being kind to myself often looks like enjoying the little things that bring me peace and joy — time in nature (I’ve always loved butterflies 🦋), getting lost in a good book, relaxing with a coffee, or watching something comforting on TV (yes, the TARDIS, a starship, or even Yoda often make an appearance!). I also love to dream about travel, the Eiffel Tower is a symbol of that. I love to take a long soak in the bath, or move my body through exercise. These are small, simple ways I remind myself that I’m worthy of care too.

Today, I’m reminding myself to slow down, to notice the good in others, and to treat myself with the same gentleness I’d offer to someone else.

Maybe you could take a moment too, to think about one small act of kindness that you could bring into today.

20/10/2025

A quiet coffee before a day of safeguarding training ☕️

As a counsellor, I believe that learning never really stops. Safeguarding is such an important part of the work I do — ensuring that I have the most up-to-date knowledge means I can offer a safe, ethical, and supportive space for everyone I work with.

These sessions are always a good reminder of how vital it is to stay alert, informed, and compassionate when it comes to protecting the wellbeing of others.

Here’s to continuous growth, reflection, and the small steps that make a big difference in how we care for people. 💛

Photo of my coffee taken in local Wetherspoons

10/10/2025

🌍 World Mental Health Day 2025 🌿

Overwhelm – when global events and relentless bad news become too much.

It’s easy to feel weighed down by the constant stream of distressing headlines, crises, and uncertainty in our world. Many people describe a sense of overwhelm, that feeling when your emotional “cup” is full to the brim and one more drop feels like too much.

Today, on World Mental Health Day, let’s pause to acknowledge that it’s okay to feel this way.
You’re not alone.

💚 Here are a few gentle reminders:
✨ It’s okay to switch off the news and take a break.
✨ It’s okay to feel empathy *and* still protect your own peace.
✨ It’s okay to reach out — for support, for connection, or simply to talk.

Taking care of your mental health isn’t selfish — it’s essential.
If you’re struggling with feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, or exhaustion, counselling can offer a safe, supportive space to process what’s going on and find calm again.

Let’s make space for compassion — for ourselves and for each other. 💚

Resources are from Mental Health Foundation

03/10/2025

🌟 Excited to share! 🌟

I’m attending the in-person CPD:

“Toxic, Tense or just Tough? A Fresh Look at Relationships”
with Dr. Chris & Pauline Andrew

📅 1st November | 🕙 10am–3pm | 📍 The Costessey Centre, Norwich | 💷 £55

A practical, interactive day exploring relationship challenges and pathways to healing—perfect for qualified counsellors and trainees.

More info & booking here: https://deeprelease.org.uk/events/

Can’t wait to learn and connect! 💛

01/10/2025

"If you wouldn’t go to someone for advice, why would you listen to their criticism?"

We’ve all been there—someone makes a comment about our choices, our appearance, or the way we live our lives, and suddenly it lingers in our mind far longer than we’d like. Criticism can be painful, especially when it comes from people whose voices we haven’t chosen to trust.

But here’s the truth: not every opinion is equal. If you wouldn’t turn to that person for guidance, support, or encouragement, then why give their criticism so much power? Often, those who judge most harshly are not the ones walking alongside us, holding space for our growth, or understanding the challenges we face.

When we step back and reflect, we realise that the voices that truly matter are the ones that come from compassion, respect, and genuine care for our wellbeing. Those are the voices that can help us see things more clearly, build resilience, and remind us of our strengths.

💙 Be gentle with yourself today. Let go of the noise that drags you down, and tune in to the voices that lift you up. Most importantly, remember that you are allowed to trust *your own voice* above all others.

✨ With kindness, Claire

20/09/2025

First Day of a New Chapter!

Today marks the first day of my certificate course in couples counselling, and I couldn’t be more excited!

Continuing to learn and grow is so important to me. Not only will this qualification allow me to support couples more effectively, but it will also deepen my understanding of relationship dynamics in many areas of life, not just the romantic kind.

Every relationship—whether with a partner, family member, friend, or colleague—has its own unique challenges and strengths. I’m looking forward to bringing new insights and skills back into my work to support all my clients on their journeys.

18/09/2025

The Messages We Carry – And The Ones We Share

As children, we absorb powerful messages about who we SHOULD be: “Be perfect.” “Please others.” “Try harder.” These quiet instructions can shape how we see ourselves and how we respond to life’s challenges.

Sometimes these messages helped us to feel safe or valued when we were small—but as adults, they can hold us back from living authentically. They may leave us exhausted, disconnected, or unsure of what we truly need.

Healthy development isn’t about erasing the past. It’s about recognising these inherited messages and choosing new, life-giving ones:
✨ "You are enough.”
✨ "Your needs matter.”
✨ "It’s okay to grow, stumble, and try again.”

When we shift these patterns, we don’t just heal ourselves—we pass on healthier messages to those around us: our children, partners, friends, and communities.

💬 What loving, supportive message do you want to share with yourself or others today?

Claire Palmer Counselling
Supporting growth, self-compassion, and authentic connection.

12/09/2025

I am a Funky Flamingo... in case you didn't know.

Deep Release Counsellors Conference - such a blessing to be learning from talented creative Counsellors. I aspire to be so inspiring.

The possibilities are endless!

12/09/2025

✨ Heading off to the Deep Release Counsellors Conference! ✨️

Deep Release Ltd - Counselling & Training

This weekend is all about creativity, connection, and training to enrich my counselling practice—and I’m so excited to finally meet in person so many wonderful people I’ve only ever seen on Facebook or during online sessions.

Right now though… I’m in full-on packing paralysis! 🤯
Do I need a ball gown? A wetsuit? A hula skirt? (Confession: I don’t actually own any of those… but what if I’m the only one who doesn’t? 😁)

Here’s to a weekend of learning, laughter, and maybe a little bit of adventure. If you’re going too, I can’t wait to see you there! 💜

10/09/2025

Change can be a challenge, even in the small everyday things.

Mr Palmer is away camping this week, so I’m practicing managing my own anxiety around change. It’s the little shifts that stand out: cooking for one, remembering to put the water on to heat for a shower, and settling into a colder bed at night.

My routine looks different too — up with the larks to catch public transport (I can drive, but I choose the bus: it feels less stressful, and I love having that time to read).

The mornings have been cool and clear, the sun slowly warming the earth, and I’m finding gratitude in these calm, mindful starts to the day. And yes, coffee helps too. ☕✨

Sometimes, it’s in these small adjustments that we notice both our discomfort and our resilience.

05/09/2025

✨ Finding Strength Beyond Shame ✨

In KPop Demon Hunters, the song "This Is What It Sounds Like” captures a powerful moment: when we stop hiding and let our voices rise, what comes through is not weakness—it’s strength.

Shame often teaches us to stay silent. To keep secrets. To believe that if others knew our story, they would turn away. Trauma reinforces that silence, convincing us we are safest when unseen.

But healing begins when we allow ourselves to be heard. When the things we’ve buried come into the light, not to judge us, but to free us. Recovery doesn’t erase the past—it transforms how it lives within us.

💡 In counselling, we gently untangle shame and secrecy. Together, we find ways to put words to what has been held inside. And in that process, many discover a resilience they didn’t know they had.

If you’ve been carrying secrets or struggling under the weight of silence, know that you don’t have to face it alone.

🌿 Your voice matters. Your story matters.
🌿 And when you’re ready, healing can begin with the smallest word spoken aloud.

— Claire

Image is a still from the film KPop Demon Hunters from Netflix, with the lyrics "I broke into a million pieces" captioned on it.

28/08/2025

Reflecting today on the power of healing and sharing our stories

As someone with lived experience of anxiety, depression, self harm and neurodivergence, I know how heavy silence can feel. For a long time, these parts of my story felt like things to hide, things that might only bring shame. But I’ve learned that when we share from a place of love - not comparison, not pressure, not assumption - but simply with openness and care, something powerful happens.

When I share my experiences with others, I don’t do so to suggest that my journey is the same as anyone else’s. Instead, I share to bring awareness, to humanise experiences that are so often misunderstood, and to remind others of the humanity behind the labels.

There is power in each of our stories. Generations before us have carried wisdom, pain, resilience, and growth - and each time we speak with compassion, we add to that tapestry of shared human experience. Healing can happen in the spaces where we feel seen and understood.

So I wonder:
🌱 What power do we each hold?
🌱 What might we share, if we trusted our voices to be received with kindness?
🌱 What healing could ripple out, if our stories were met with love instead of silence?

My hope is that we continue creating spaces where these conversations can unfold, spaces where every story matters. 💙

— Claire

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