Samantha Stanyard Counselling Therapy

Samantha Stanyard Counselling Therapy Life can be messy, confusing, and overwhelming — you don’t have to face it alone. We’ll start where you are, and go from there.

I offer a warm, judgement-free space to slow down, talk things through, and find your way forward — at your pace, in your way.

08/11/2025

Talking about mental health with care is important.

Talking with care can create a safe space where someone feels heard, valued, and supported.

Save this post as a reminder, or share it to help inform others. 💙

07/11/2025

Instead of freaking out, remember that it's normal.

Anyone else feeling the darker mornings lately? 🌧️Getting outside can feel harder right now — cold, grey, or rainy — but...
07/11/2025

Anyone else feeling the darker mornings lately? 🌧️

Getting outside can feel harder right now — cold, grey, or rainy — but even a few minutes of morning light makes a difference.

That first daylight helps reset your body’s inner clock — the rhythm that steadies mood, sleep, and energy.
A slow walk, noticing the air, the light, the sound of birds… gently tells the body: it’s daytime, you’re safe.

You don’t have to go far or fast — just enough to reconnect with yourself and the world around you.

How are you finding the change in light this week? 🌿

(I’ve written a short blog about why it matters and how to make it work through winter — link in comments.)

🌿 A Little Friday Pause — Doing Our BestI’ll be honest — I’m not feeling my best today. There’s a bit of guilt sitting w...
17/10/2025

🌿 A Little Friday Pause — Doing Our Best

I’ll be honest — I’m not feeling my best today. There’s a bit of guilt sitting with me about all the things I should be doing but just can’t seem to right now.

But maybe that’s exactly when we need to pause.
Sometimes self-care isn’t about feeling good — it’s about noticing that you’re still showing up, even when it’s hard.

So today, I’m trying to slow down, take a breath, and find one small thing that’s good — something I’ve done well enough, despite how I feel.

If you’re feeling a bit the same, take a moment.

💛 What’s one thing you’re doing well enough today — even if it’s just getting through? Share in the comments if that feels right for you 💛

Part of the 🌿 A Little Friday Pause series — gentle weekly reflections on slowing down, reconnecting, and being kind to yourself.

You can read the full reflection here: https://samanthastanyardcounselling.co.uk/?post_type=post

From Matt Haig's The Comfort Book.
06/10/2025

From Matt Haig's The Comfort Book.

With the new school term just around the corner, it’s natural to feel a whole range of emotions — from excitement to exh...
02/09/2025

With the new school term just around the corner, it’s natural to feel a whole range of emotions — from excitement to exhaustion.

If you’re finding your energy is running low, here are 3 small acts of self-care you could try this week:

1. Head to bed 30 minutes earlier.
2. Spend 10 minutes outside in daylight.
3. Say “no” to one thing you don’t have the energy for.

I’m a counsellor here in Poole. If you’d like a safe space to protect and nurture your mental well-being, please feel free to reach out for an informal chat.

21/08/2025

I’m curious — what’s one simple thing you do to lift your mood when you’re feeling low?
I’ll start: mine is stepping outside for a few minutes and breathing deeply, no phone, no distractions and a moment of quiet.
I’m a counsellor here in Poole and I’m always learning from the small things that help people feel a little better, I'd love to hear what you do 🫶

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