28/11/2025
Listening is more than hearing words. It’s noticing emotion, free from judgment, and allowing someone to feel seen and valued. It can be a lifeline for someone struggling, a quiet act of kindness that makes a real difference. 👂💚
On this National Day of Listening, consider who might need your full attention today. Put your devices aside, take a deep breath, and give someone the gift of your presence. This includes yourself, tuning in to your own feelings, needs, and boundaries matters just as much.
Therapy can extend this gift of listening even further. In counselling, you are truly heard without judgment. It provides a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions, gain clarity, develop coping strategies, and build resilience. It’s a place to be supported, understood, and guided towards greater emotional wellbeing.
💙 Sometimes, the greatest support we can offer, to others or ourselves, is simply being present, fully and openly.