Enrgy Counselling Ltd

29/12/2025

For so many people, reaching out for help feels harder than staying silent.

We’re taught to “be strong,” to cope alone, to not burden others.
Maybe you were told growing up to toughen up, keep going, or that “other people have it worse.”
Maybe you worry you’ll be judged, misunderstood, or seen as weak.
Maybe you think counselling is only for when things are really bad.

The truth is, counselling has unfairly been given a bad reputation as if needing support means you’ve failed somehow.

✨ But asking for help isn’t weakness. It’s self-awareness. ✨

Counselling isn’t about being broken.
It’s about having a safe, confidential space to talk openly, make sense of your thoughts and emotions, and feel supported without judgement.

It can help you:
Understand yourself better
Build healthier coping tools
Feel lighter, calmer, and more in control
Grow, heal, and move forward at your own pace

You don’t have to be in crisis to benefit from counselling.
You don’t have to have all the answers.
You just have to be willing to show up for yourself.

💛 Choosing support is not giving up, it’s choosing yourself. 💛

If you’ve ever thought about counselling but felt unsure, know this: it can be one of the most positive, empowering steps you’ll ever take.

28/12/2025

27/12/2025

✨ Feeling the after-effects of Christmas? You’re not alone. ✨

The festive season can bring emotional overload, family pressures, and deep exhaustion.
Counselling offers a safe, supportive space to talk things through, gain clarity, and ease emotional stress, while Reiki helps calm the nervous system, restore balance, and release stored tension. 🌿

Together, these therapies support your mind, body, and energy helping you reset, recharge, and move forward with greater ease. 💛

💬 Which are you feeling most right now - emotional, mental, or physical exhaustion?
Let us know in the comments or send a message to start your healing journey.

26/12/2025

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21/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Isn’t Easy for Everyone And That’s Okay 🎄

While Christmas is often portrayed as a joyful and magical time, for many people it can be one of the most emotionally challenging times of the year.
Increased expectations, financial pressure, family dynamics, grief, loneliness, or simply the disruption of routine can heighten stress, anxiety, low mood, and overwhelm.

If you’re finding this season hard, you’re not alone and there are ways to gently support yourself.

💛 Tips for Managing Stress & Anxiety During the Festive Season:

✨ Lower the pressure
You don’t have to do everything or please everyone. It’s okay to say no, simplify plans, and do Christmas in a way that feels manageable for you.

✨ Keep some routine
Maintaining regular sleep, meals, movement, and quiet time can help regulate your nervous system when everything else feels busy or chaotic.

✨ Set boundaries
Family gatherings can bring up old patterns. It’s okay to limit time spent in difficult situations or step away when emotions run high.

✨ Breathe and ground
When anxiety spikes, slow breathing, grounding exercises, or stepping outside for fresh air can help calm your body and mind.

✨ Acknowledge your feelings
You don’t have to force happiness. Allowing space for sadness, grief, or stress can actually help reduce their intensity.

✨ Reach out for support
Talking to someone you trust or a professional can make a huge difference, especially during this time of year.

🌿 If Christmas feels heavy this year, please know that support is available.

19/12/2025

🌿 The Benefits of Holistic & Alternative Therapies in Counselling 🌿

Counselling is a powerful space for healing and self-discovery, and when it’s supported by holistic and alternative therapies, the benefits can be even deeper and longer lasting.

✨ Holistic therapy looks at the whole person - mind, body, emotions, and spirit. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, it gently explores underlying causes and helps restore balance on all levels.

💬 When combined with counselling, holistic approaches can:

Support emotional regulation and reduce stress and anxiety
Help release stored tension or trauma held in the body
Improve self-awareness and connection to your inner self
Encourage relaxation, grounding, and nervous system regulation
Enhance clarity, resilience, and overall wellbeing

🌱 Alternative therapies such as mindfulness, breathwork, energy-based practices, creative expression, or somatic techniques can complement talking therapy beautifully. They offer additional tools for clients who may find it hard to put feelings into words, or who want a more embodied and intuitive approach to healing.

🤍 Many people find that integrating holistic methods into counselling helps them feel more supported, empowered, and actively involved in their healing journey, not just coping, but truly thriving.

Every person is unique, and holistic therapy honours that uniqueness by meeting you where you are and supporting you as a whole.

If you’re curious about a more integrated approach to emotional wellbeing, holistic counselling may be a gentle and nurturing place to start 🌸

18/12/2025

Access to therapy shouldn’t depend on where you live.

For too long, victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence have faced a postcode lottery when trying to get the support they need.

The new NHS referral services introduced by the government aims to change that by improving access to specialist therapy for survivors across England. This is a positive and much-needed step forward for those affected by domestic and child sexual abuse.

Find out more 👉 https://orlo.uk/go40p

18/12/2025

🌿 You don’t have to have it all figured out. 🌿

Life can feel overwhelming at times. You may be managing anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, past experiences, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself. Whatever you’re carrying, you don’t have to face it alone and you don’t need to wait until things feel “bad enough” to reach out.

Counselling offers a safe, confidential space to talk openly, explore your thoughts and emotions, and develop tools that support your wellbeing. It’s not about being told what to do or having all the answers right away. It’s about being met with compassion, understanding, and support as you work through what matters most to you.

Healing is not a straight line. Some days are lighter, some are harder and all of them are part of the process. Taking the step to seek support is a powerful act of self-care and courage. 💛

If this resonates with you, maybe therapy may be of help to you. Feel free to reach out to us for a chat ❣️

17/12/2025

✨ What Is Reiki Energy Healing? ✨

Reiki is a gentle yet powerful form of energy healing that supports emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing. Originating from Japan, Reiki works by channeling universal life energy to help restore balance within the body and mind.

During a Reiki session, clients often experience deep relaxation, a sense of calm, and emotional release. This relaxed state allows the nervous system to settle, helping the body activate its natural healing response. Reiki does not replace medical or psychological treatment, but it works beautifully alongside counselling and other therapeutic approaches.

Benefits of Reiki may include:
🌿 Reduced stress and anxiety
🌿 Emotional balance and clarity
🌿 Improved sleep and relaxation
🌿 Support during times of change or healing
🌿 A deeper connection to self

In our holistic practice, Reiki is offered as a supportive complement to counselling, helping clients feel grounded, safe, and more connected to their inner resources. It’s a nurturing space to pause, reset, and reconnect.

Energy healing is based on the understanding that the body is not only physical, but also made up of subtle energy that influences our emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing. When this energy flows freely, we tend to feel balanced, calm, and healthy. When it becomes blocked or depleted, often through stress, trauma, or emotional overwhelm, it can contribute to emotional distress, fatigue, or physical discomfort.

The chakras are the body’s main energy centres, running from the base of the spine to the crown of the head. Each chakra is associated with specific emotional themes and areas of the body, such as safety, emotions, confidence, love, communication, intuition, and spiritual connection. When one or more chakras are out of balance, we may notice emotional patterns or physical symptoms linked to that centre.

Reiki works by gently channeling healing energy to where it is most needed, helping to clear blockages and restore balance within the energy system. This encourages deep relaxation, supports emotional release, and helps the body return to a state of harmony. Reiki does not force change, but supports the body’s natural ability to heal, promoting greater emotional stability and physical ease.

✨ Healing happens when mind, body, and energy are in harmony ✨

If you’re curious about how Reiki can support your wellbeing, feel free to reach out or book a session.

15/12/2025

🧩 Understanding Boundaries

Boundaries are the limits we set to protect our emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing. They help us define what feels safe, respectful, and manageable in our relationships and daily lives.

Healthy boundaries are not about shutting people out or being unkind. They are about clarity and communicating what we need, what we can offer, and where our limits are. When boundaries are unclear or consistently crossed, it can lead to stress, resentment, and emotional exhaustion.

Boundaries can look different for everyone and may change over time. They can include saying no without over-explaining, taking space when needed, or recognising when something doesn’t feel right and responding accordingly.

Learning to notice and honour your boundaries is an important part of maintaining emotional wellbeing. ❣️

12/12/2025

❣️ NEW BLOG POST PUBLISHED❣️

We have published a new blog post on our website which we hope will be an interesting and informative read for you all.

Please have a read on the link below 🤗 we will be posting more blogs for you all to see on a regular basis giving you information, tools, resources and much much more 🤩

Click the link below 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

Ok here we go… 🤗When people think about mental health, they often imagine major life events, diagnoses, or emotional crises. But many of the most powerful influences on our wellbeing come from small, everyday experiences that we rarely notice.These subtle psychological patterns shape how we fee...