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Accredited NCPS Counsellor

04/03/2026

Everyone's got a favourite.. or two, right?

You know what you like.

Sometimes you know you've got to get in there before they're all gone.

Sometimes you like the one nobody else does which means it's great, more left for you!

Sometimes you're not fussy and you like a couple of different ones.

Whatever you like, it's okay to have your preferences. 😊

03/03/2026

Both can exist at the same time (as so many of our feelings often do). Appreciation doesn't cancel out your needs.

You're a human being, and you're allowed to hold nuance, not just endless positivity.

A soft reminder for your Tuesday. You can feel both, be both.

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If this brings something up for you, please know this post isn’t therapy or a replacement for support. Support options are available via the link in my bio.

02/03/2026

Not all trauma looks traumatic.

Some of it looks like being the strong one...
The sensible one...
The child who did not cause trouble...

And on the outside, everything looked fine.

In therapy, I often meet adults who feel anxious, stuck in relationships, overly responsible, or disconnected from their own needs. When we gently explore their early experiences, there is often a pattern that begins to make sense.

Adverse Childhood Experiences are not about labelling your past as terrible. They are about recognising how your environment shaped the way you learned to cope, relate and protect yourself.

You adapted for a reason.

The question is not what was wrong with you.
It is what happened around you, and how did you survive it.

I have written a full blog post exploring what ACEs are, how they can show up in adulthood, and how therapy can help you understand their impact with care and without blame.

You can read it via the link in my bio.

Save this if it resonates and you want to come back to it.

Share it with someone who might quietly relate.

And if you are wondering whether therapy might help you make sense of your own experiences, you are welcome to book a chat to see if we are a good fit.

01/03/2026

Asking for help or admitting “weakness” can feel like the worst thing in the world when you’re used to being “the strong one.”

I’ve been a long-standing member of the strong ones club.

When something went wrong with my car today, I made a phone call just to say I’d check it out… and then my brakes almost failed.

At that point, I had to pull over, make myself safe, and admit I couldn’t just push through.

Stopping the car was easy.
Making the calls wasn’t.

And the phrase "a patrol will be rescuing you" - still made me think euugh! 😅

There’s something uncomfortable about being the one who usually holds it all together… and suddenly needing other people to step in.

Even when you know it’s sensible.
Even when you know you’d do the same for them.

If you’re the “strong one,” being checked in on can feel exposing.

Receiving help can feel unnatural.

Letting someone else carry it for a moment can feel like you’re failing.

But maybe strength isn’t never needing anyone.

Maybe it’s knowing when to stop the car.
Today felt a little humbling.
And also… reassuring.
Because the help was there. In my relationships, my breakdown cover with recovery! And in a hot coffee.

I get to be that support for my clients.

If you are the strong one, and you're curious about what that could look like, get in touch for a chat.

26/02/2026

Therapy Practice Official Cheer Captain...

Olive is testament to the fact that sometimes, happiness is on the inside.

25/02/2026

Lots of high-functioning adults reach a point where things look fine on the outside, but feel off internally.

That pause, that stuckness - is often an invitation to listen, rather than keep pushing harder.

No action needed today. 🙏🏻

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This post isn’t therapy, but if it resonates and you’d like support, you can find more information via the link in my bio.

19/02/2026

Whether you've been in therapy before or not - starting doesn't have to be scary.

It can feel quite nerve wracking though, the process of choosing a therapist. Knowing whether to go online or in person.

Which modality is right?

There are lots of things to think about.

But one of the most important things, I think, is finding someone you get on with.

If you're looking around, get a feel for who's the kind of energy and character you want, and if they've got the skills and knowledge, and give it a try!

Is there anything else you think is important? Or anything else you'd like to know when choosing someone to work with?

18/02/2026

Looking for counselling that works around your life?

I am available to see new clients online or in person on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays.

Get in touch to have a chat and see if we're a good fit before you get started.

13/02/2026

"Be kind to yourself" - sometimes easier said than done, right?

People talk about loving yourself like it's the most natural thing in the world, but often, it's really tricky.

There can be times in life when it can feel nearly impossible for some.

Sometimes, that can be a reason why people reach out for sessions. To talk to someone about how they feel about themselves.

To figure out how they can be kinder, less self-critical, to feel better in themselves.

With Valentine's day tomorrow, today's blog post is all about what it means to love yourself, and how that can take on different forms, even in difficult places.

To read the whole article, head over to my website.

If you're having a hard time feeling loving toward yourself right now, that's okay.

10/02/2026

What does home mean to you?

Maybe it's a place, a feeling, a person?

How do you know when you are home?

Feeling safe is something I often think about, with clients, for myself, for others, and I loved being able to create a safe space at the end of yesterday's event at MIB Glow.

08/02/2026

Maybe you can relate to the ripples beyond the surface:

Under the ripples of the surface, there is movement that goes far deeper, not stillness but waves, as I notice my own nervous system rippling with all the things that need to be done ahead of giving my talk tomorrow.

Satnav, speech cards, outfit, what time do I need to leave (early.. early!), what needs to happen to ensure everything is sorted as I'll be out later than normal - I am both excited and this evening a little nervous about a day out of my normal practice life tomorrow!

These feelings can both exist together, entwined with wanting to do a good job, the excitement of meeting new people, being "on" - it's a strange thing speaking in front of people, delivering, and so many of us do this as part of our jobs, but we don't often talk about what it feels like.

I think it's important to share, and maybe it will help someone else to know that it's okay to feel all these things together.

04/02/2026

Last session of the day done, off to play mums taxi!

Giving people a space to talk freely, to hear their own thoughts and feelings isn't something I will ever take for granted.

When the world is always so busy, so chaotic and moving so fast, being able to help others to slow down, and just take it all in and make sense of life for a short while is a blessing.

When did you last let yourself breathe? If it's not been a while, take this as a little reminder... You're allowed to pause. 🙂

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Southend-on-Sea

Opening Hours

Monday	6pm - 9pm
Tuesday	6pm - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+447548435830

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