Evolve Hypnotherapy Devon

09/04/2026

A personal reflection on sibling bereavement, dedicated to my brother who's legacy continues to help others each and every day.

I remember so vividly the last Easter Weekend we had with you. I saw things that can never be unseen, unwordly sounds of grief, decisions I wish we were spared. The Robin that sat at the window, the very last time I heard you say my name.

The Easter eggs you never got to eat, the sadness on the faces of your life long friends when they came to say goodbye, yet I saw love, compassion and kindness whilst emotionally being thrown around in the eye of the storm, like many other families who find themselves in the hellish world of Cancer.

I knew the essence of you had already gone and I would never see you smile or hear you laugh. How i longed for you to call me smelly, stick your finger in my ear, pinch me or the host of other annoying things you did 🤦‍♀️ but thats what big brothers do or at least mine did.
I got lucky.

I remember waiting until the very last minute to turn my head away from, yet I was compelled to stop, step back and look at you just one more time.. I somehow knew at that moment, it would be the last time .. and it was. 💔

05/04/2026

To all my clients and followers,
wishing you a peaceful and relaxing Easter Sunday. 🐣

02/04/2026

08/03/2026

Today is International Women's Day.
A day to pause for a moment and recognise the quiet strength so many women carry.

In my therapy room I meet women from all walks of life. Women who are holding families together while feeling exhausted inside. Women navigating grief, anxiety, burnout, loss, change. Women who have spent years being strong for everyone else.
And yet, beneath all of that, there is always something powerful still present.
Resilience. Courage. A deep capacity to heal.

Sometimes the bravest thing a woman does is not pushing through.
Sometimes it is finally allowing herself to slow down, to speak honestly about how she feels, and to accept support.
Healing is not weakness.
It is an act of strength.

Today I’m thinking of every woman doing the quiet work of caring for others while learning, slowly and gently, to care for herself too.

And if today feels heavy rather than celebratory, please know you are not alone.
Happy International Women’s Day to the women rising, rebuilding, grieving, growing and rediscovering themselves. 💜

06/03/2026

“If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all.”

A simple line many of us remember from Bambi, yet it still feels very relevant today.

Earlier I saw a post in a help group from someone who was clearly asking for support. They had already said they felt “silly” for reaching out. Sadly, before I could respond properly, the post disappeared. I can only assume this may have been after an unkind comment was left.

It’s a reminder that when someone gathers the courage to ask for help, even a few careless words can make them retreat again.

If by chance the original poster happens to see this, please know this. You were not “silly”. Reaching out when you are hurting takes courage. And although your post may have disappeared, there are still many people here who genuinely care and would want to support you.
A little kindness can make more difference than we realise. 💛

23/02/2026

🎊 Great News! 🎊

Eleven years ago I took a step into something new. I left the familiarity of employment and chose to build something of my own.
I did not know exactly where that path would lead!

So today, I feel deeply proud to share that I have been appointed Company Director at Therapy Services South West CIC.

This incredible community interest company supports disadvantaged individuals, young people, parents, carers and families with psychological, emotional and social support, grounded in a neuro-affirming approach.

To be trusted with this role feels both humbling and affirming. It tells me that the values I have always held close still matter. And there are people out there still wanting to learn from your years of experience and skills.

Thank you to Robyn my fellow Director and the whole team for your trust. I am so grateful.

This new chapter will sit alongside Evolve Hypnotherapy Devon.

Here’s to new beginnings! 💐

14/02/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day 💕

Remember that love comes in many forms.
It lives in friendships and family.
In small acts of kindness.
In checking in on someone.
And yes, in the way we speak to ourselves too.

🌹

If today feels joyful, let yourself enjoy it.
If it feels tender or quiet, that is okay as well.
Love does not have to be loud to be real.

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04/02/2026

There’s a moment many people remember forever.
The day life quietly splits into before and after.
The day we entered a club no one ever wants to join.

For many, a cancer diagnosis is the moment the ground shifts beneath you. The world turns unfamiliar. The light can feel dimmer. Nothing quite feels the same again.

Some days I still look back and struggle to believe what happened. And now, I sit alongside people every day who are living through cancer themselves, or walking beside someone they love. From then to now, this work feels deeply rooted in purpose. I cannot change the past, though I would in a heartbeat. What I can do is offer presence, care, and support in the now.

Every cancer journey is different. There is no right way to feel, no timeline to follow. But there can be quiet strength in choosing hope where it can be found, and in honouring the very human experience behind every diagnosis.

If you are living with cancer, supporting a loved one, or know someone who is struggling and doesn’t know how to talk about it, you don’t have to carry it alone.

Gentle support is here, for you or for someone you care about. 🌟

29/01/2026

Top Tips for change in 2026 especially when willpower wains!

13/01/2026

Thank you for the lovely messages you sent me today. We really went World Wide! With clients in the Caribbean, Japan and Australia taking time to send them. Thank you all! Its always very much appreciated. 🎂💕

11/01/2026

Credit - Serendipity Corner

January is the month,
For relaxation and rest,
To recharge our batteries,
And to build a warm nest.

While the wind is biting,
And the snow gently falls,
We find a sweet sanctuary,
Within our four walls.

Nature has retreated,
Right back to the roots,
Apart from the snowdrops,
That are producing new shoots.

The sun seldom shines,
As it hides behind each cloud,
The birds remain quiet,
And the wind is roaring loud.

So I'll seek shelter for now,
As I hibernate and restore,
Whilst dreaming of the Springtime
And what it holds in store ..

🖋️C.E. Coombes
🎨Julianna Bibor

Serendipity Corner ⛄