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Waves of Wisdom

✨Integrative Therapeutic Support for all ages (3+) in North Wales | Qualified in EMDR, CBT & other therapies✨

21/09/2025

Wings of Infinity 🦋

Wings of Infinity is a visual meditation on the butterfly effect and the boundless power of change. The swirling waves and celestial spirals evoke the ever-shifting currents of time and destiny, while the delicate butterfly symbolizes how even the smallest gesture can ripple outward, reshaping the world in unseen ways. This piece blends cosmic wonder with quiet fragility, reminding us that choice and chance, however subtle, carry infinite potential.

✨ Happy Sunday - I hope you enjoy this little poem ✨

18/09/2025

🪾The Roots of Connection ~ Attachment Edition 🧩

Understanding attachment means recognising how our early relationships shape the way we connect with others later in life. The patterns we developed in seeking comfort and support as children often influence how we approach closeness, trust and conflict in adulthood.

In therapy, exploring these patterns can be especially powerful, as it helps us make sense of our emotional responses and relationship struggles. By becoming aware of our attachment style, we can begin to challenge unhelpful habits, develop healthier ways of relating, and work towards building more secure and fulfilling connections with ourselves and those around us.

10/09/2025

✨World Su***de Prevention Day – 10 September

Today is about raising awareness, breaking stigma, and showing that support is always available. Su***de is preventable, and by listening, reaching out, and talking openly about mental health, we can help save lives.

If you’re struggling, please know you don’t have to go through it alone:
📞 Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7)
📱 Text “SHOUT” to 85258 for confidential support
🌐 More resources available via the NHS and local charities

Let’s come together with compassion and remind one another that every life matters. 💛

30/08/2025

🧩 Dissociation Unpacked: From Daydreams 💭 to DID 👥

Ever felt like you’re on autopilot 🚗, or like the world around you isn’t real 🌌? That’s dissociation — the brain’s way of coping when things get overwhelming.

🔑 Key types:
😶 Depersonalization – feeling outside yourself
🌫️ Derealization – world feels unreal
🧠 Amnesia – memory gaps
👥 DID – two or more identity states
🚶 Fugue – sudden travel + memory loss

💭 Mild forms (like daydreaming) are normal, but frequent or severe dissociation can signal deeper stress or trauma.

🧠 How Therapy Helps with Dissociation

Therapy gives people a safe space to understand why dissociation happens, build coping skills, and reconnect with themselves. It focuses on:

Stabilization → learning grounding tools to feel present.

Processing trauma → addressing painful memories safely.

Integration → helping someone feel whole and consistent again.

27/08/2025

🗣️ Let’s talk about Addiction

🚬 💊🍷Addiction doesn’t always look like the movies. It can be the endless scroll on your phone, the third cup of coffee you ‘can’t function without,’ or the glass of wine that turns into a bottle. Our culture normalises habits that numb us, but rarely talks about the pain underneath. Normalised or not, it’s still addiction — and recognising it is the first step toward healing.

🔁 Around 1 in 10 people who use substances (like alcohol, ni****ne, or drugs) will develop an addiction. It is not just about willpower – genetics, environment, and mental health all play a role.

📈Remember, addiction is not about weakness — it’s about pain, escape, and survival. Healing begins when we learn to face what we tried to numb. Recovery is possible – many people live healthy, fulfilling lives after addiction.

🎙️On a final note, addiction thrives in silence, but therapy offers a safe space to talk, heal, and rebuild. If you are interested in accessing support, please book in for a consultation call through the links in my bio!

21/08/2025

💬 A Note for You on Results Day

Hey, I know results day can feel HUGE — exciting, scary, or maybe a mix of everything all at once. However you’re feeling is totally okay. Here are a few gentle reminders from me to you:

📩 When You Open Your Results
• Pause and breathe. Take a second before you look. You’re not defined by what’s on that paper or screen.
• If you’re happy — celebrate! You deserve that joy.
• If you’re disappointed — please remember this: a grade is not the measure of your future, your kindness, your creativity, or your potential.

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🌈 After the Results
• Talk it through with someone you trust — don’t bottle it up.
• Avoid the comparison trap: everyone’s path is different, and that’s okay.
• If things didn’t go to plan, it doesn’t mean “the end.” It just means “plan B” (and sometimes plan B turns out even better).

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💡 One Last Thing

Your worth isn’t up for grading. You are more than numbers and letters. You’ve got strengths that no exam can measure — and that’s what will carry you forward.

Take care of yourself today. Be gentle. You’ve got this. 💛

19/08/2025

🪞More than a Mirror : The Truth about Body Image

🧘🏼‍♀️Body image is the way we see and feel about our bodies day to day. When it’s negative, it might sound like that little voice saying “I look awful in this outfit” or “I’m not as fit as them.” It can mean avoiding mirrors, deleting photos you don’t like, or pushing yourself into strict diets or workouts. Over time, this can affect your mental health—causing stress, anxiety, low confidence, or even making you pull back from friends and activities.

📱Social media makes it tougher. Scrolling past picture-perfect, edited posts can make it feel like everyone else has the “ideal” body, leaving you stuck in the comparison trap.

🚪Therapy can help. Talking it out gives you a safe space to unpack those thoughts, challenge the harsh inner critic, and learn new ways to cope. A therapist can help you shift from focusing only on looks to appreciating yourself as a whole person.

🌀Challenging negative body image starts small: noticing what your body allows you to do (like hug loved ones, dance, or laugh until your stomach hurts), practicing kinder self-talk, curating your feed with realistic and diverse content, and taking breaks from the scroll when it feels overwhelming. Over time, it’s about building self-worth that goes way beyond appearance.

💬 If you’d like to talk about these struggles and how therapy can support you, please reach out—I’d be glad to help you work through these challenges and move toward a healthier relationship with yourself.

14/08/2025

Sometimes healing doesn’t roar—it ebbs and flows, like the sea. 🌊

Therapy isn’t about being “fixed.” It’s about finding your current and learning to trust it. May these words be a lighthouse for anyone riding out their storm. 💙

✨ Save this if it speaks to you.

🌀 Share it with someone who might need a tide of clarity today.

— Waves of Wisdom ✨

10/08/2025

🧘‍♂️ Somatic-based therapy can really help with trauma because it focuses on the body, not just the mind. Trauma often gets “stuck” in the body as tension, pain, or discomfort—even if you don’t consciously think about the event anymore. Here’s a simple breakdown:

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1. Trauma Lives in the Body

When you go through something scary or overwhelming, your body reacts with a stress response—like fight, flight, or freeze. If that response doesn’t get released, it can stay in your muscles, nervous system, or even posture. You might feel anxious, tight, or on edge and not know why.

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2. Talking Isn’t Always Enough

Traditional talk therapy is great, but it mainly works with your thoughts and memories. Somatic therapy helps you feel and release trauma physically, not just think about it.

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3. Helps You Feel Safe Again

Somatic therapy helps your body calm down and feel safe. This might include breathing exercises, gentle movement, touch, or paying attention to sensations like warmth, shaking, or tightness. Over time, your nervous system learns that it’s okay to relax.

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4. Builds Body Awareness

You learn to listen to your body’s signals—like when you’re overwhelmed or shutting down—so you can take care of yourself better in the moment.

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5. Releases Stored Stress

By gently guiding the body to complete unfinished stress responses (like shaking, crying, or deep sighing), somatic therapy helps release what’s been held in, leading to more energy, calm, and emotional balance.

🌊 At Waves of Wisdom, I offer support that focuses on both your body and mind. I use gentle, body-based techniques to help you feel safer, calmer, and more connected to yourself. If you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed, this kind of therapy can help you heal in a deeper, lasting way.

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Monday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	12pm - 7pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

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