Counselling with Samantha Nicole

05/11/2025

For any men and guys that are struggling this is amazing from LEAN - Rossendale

LEAN x MAN REBUILT

Movement for Mental Health in November.

FREE group workouts to support Men’s mental health in Rossendale.

Get fitter
Have a good laugh
Get stronger
Surround yourself with like-minded guys
Be in a friendly environment

Sessions around 45 - 50 minutes.

Suitable for all levels of fitness.

All November sessions are at Lean Training Academy in Rawtenstall

Sunday 9th 7:45am

Friday 14th 6pm

Sunday 23rd 7:45am

Friday 28th 6pm

04/11/2025

So now I have had chance to digest and reflect on the movement yesterday I thought I’d share our pictures 👟

I know I’ve been saying it all week but thank you so much to everyone all the amazing volunteers who stood wLancashire County Councilty Council you were my rock yesterday and we stood united. I know a lot of you are fighting your own battles which made it even more emotional 💕

Thank you to all the parents who came down and provided your children’s shoes and shared their stories you were all absolutely incredible and true inspirations for each and everyone of us to keep on fighting 💜

Thank you to the fabulous public who came and looked at all our pairs of shoes and read the stories and for sharing yours too I can honestly say I was so moved and touched by so many of you 💚

Thank you so o Bakehouse & Bar and retreat for being drop off points for our shoes 💜

Thank you to the children for bringing your shoes to us and allowing us to fight your battle for you I was an absolute honour to represent you all yesterday and still very overwhelmed. I also want to say how sorry I am that you are in this position but that’s what we were there for to stop this from happening ❤️

And lThe SEND Sanctuary UKmee for setting up this much needed movement and again allowing me to be a part of something I feel so strongly about 💛

The SEND Sanctuary UK see you in January 😉

If I missed you off please tag yourself 🙏🏻

29/10/2025

Some days just feel heavier than others — and that’s okay. 💭
It doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong… it just means you’re human.

On the harder days, try to soften things where you can.
✨ Slow down.
✨ Breathe.
✨ Step outside for a moment.
✨ Give yourself permission to rest — without guilt.

Little acts of care matter. They remind us that even when life feels heavy, we’re still showing up for ourselves in quiet, powerful ways.

And if it feels like too much to carry alone — please remember, reaching out for help isn’t weakness. It’s one of the bravest things we can do. 💛

Asking for support takes courage, vulnerability, and a gentle reminder that we were never meant to do it all on our own.

You’re doing your best — and that’s enough. 🌸

28/10/2025

🪷Women's worries and wellbeing 🪷

Tomorrow we will be focusing on fret work- a creative way to unwind and express yourself. 😃

Come and join us for a relaxed, supportive session that's all about sharing, caring and creating together💐🩷

27/10/2025

‼️SEND parents‼️

Myself and a friend, along with other volunteers will be going to county hall in Preston on Monday 3rd November to be a part of a national movement

Each pair of shoes 👟 placed outside of the county hall will represent a child who has been failed 😞 by the system and their local authority

I appreciate you may not be able to attend because you may have you child/ren at home 🏠 or work commitments etc so we would like to help you if you have any shoes 👞 you would like us to put down to represent your child we can come and collect them take them to county hall if you would like to be involved in this movement please let me know 💕

16/10/2025

There’s been a lot in the media at the minute about Ricky Hatton’s death.
I think the ins and outs are irrelevant and I still think we should be talking more about mental health if you are feeling low or you’re findings tough or difficult please reach out

I often get asked what can we do to help I would be encouraging us all to ask our friends and family how they are

I have talked previously about asking someone if they are okay more than once infact 3 times I often do this with my clients and I can almost grantee you will get a completely different answer the 3rd time

He was just 46 years old.

13/10/2025

I’ve always loved Inside Out (who doesn’t relate to Sadness 😢 or Anger 😡 on a Monday morning?) — but this weekend’s training took it to a whole new level.

We explored emotions through the lens of these characters, and honestly… it felt like the training saw me in a way I’ve never experienced before.

That’s exactly what I want for my clients — to feel seen, understood, and supported, every messy, colourful emotion included 💫
💜💛💚💙❤️🩷

10/10/2025

💕 Today is world 🌍 mental health day and I know so many people look at my job and will say but it’s your job to sit and listen to people and there etc and yes you’re right it is but I’ve always been that person

🧡 I have an always be that person that you can come to, that if you need anything I will be there, that if you need an ear or a shoulder to cry on I’m there

💚 Mental health has always and will always be a part of me and part of who I am I hate that we live in a world 🌍 where people don’t see their worth, that people are depressed, that people struggle to carry on 😔

💙 I will always shout from the roof tops that not being okay is okay if you or someone you know is struggling then please reach out

❤️ ❤️

24/09/2025

Failure isn’t the opposite of success—it’s part of it. ✨ Plans change, doors close, paths twist. That’s life doing its thing. And it’s okay. 💛

23/09/2025

Think it’s really important to share the correct information and not misinformation

Just quickly popping in to say that President Trump said today that taking paracetamol in pregnancy and vaccines cause autism.

This is misinformation. There are studies of millions of births which show that this is not the case.

Yes, there has a been a huge rise in autism diagnoses over the last 45 years. That's because the diagnostic criteria have radically changed. It used to be a rare diagnosis only given to children with severe learning disabilities, it's now quite a common diagnosis given to many people with and without learning disabilities. The people who are being diagnosed with autism today would, for the most part, not have met diagnostic criteria in the 1980s.

Autism is a umbrella term which includes a very wide range of people. Scientists agree that there will never be a single cause identified because autistic people are so different to each other.

It's fear-mongering to start blaming paracetamol and vaccines.

21/09/2025

Hey everyone 🌟

I wanted to share an upcoming online training that I think will be so helpful for you

📚 Understanding Autism: Helping Every Child to Thrive
🗓 Date: Check the Eventbrite page for when!
💻 Location: Online
🎯 What it’s about: Learning more about autism so we can support our kids (and ourselves) in ways that really work. Tools, insights, maybe some “Aha!” moments.

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Why it’s worth joining:
• Because every child’s journey is different — and understanding those differences = better communication, less frustration, more joy.
• Because sometimes it’s hard to know which strategies will actually help, especially with all the advice out there.
• Because you’re not alone. Getting together with others who “get it” makes a huge difference.

Let's dive into the world of autism and learn more about it together in this online event!

19/09/2025

🤔 Fridays are always about reflecting on the week I’ve had and this week has shown me how much change a safe space can bring 💜

Do you have a safe space?

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