Start Of The Beginning Counselling and Clinical Hypnotherapy

04/12/2025

Chritsmas tree festival & Fair at St Johns Church Birkdale Friday 5th December Lights switch on at 6pm and Saturday 6th December from 10am to 3pm. Come down and grab a drink and a mince pie. So many beautifully decorated christmas trees and an opprtunity to support fantatsic local charities including Southport SAMARITANS.
If you need support this christmas help is out there you can call samaritans on 116123 24/7

15/11/2025

Amazing day with some outstanding Creative Counsellors. Exploring somatic body through dance, creativity, music and metaphor.

02/11/2025

Holding space for everyone who has been affected by the horrifying attack yesterday. My heart is with the victims, the families, and all those who lived through what must have been a terrifying moment. To the first responders and individuals who stepped in with courage and care we thank you.
In moments like this, fear and anger are natural, but hatred wont heal us, it wont bring us safety or peace, only division and pain. We grieve together, care for each other and refuse to let violence turn us against each other.
Let's keep choosing compassion and remember the people behind the headlines.
Love is always stronger.

02/09/2025

I went for a short walk earlier this evening before the rain came. I noticed the smell of Autumn, the freshness of the air. It was delicious 💕
I was inspired by the colours of the season, the hue of the sky, and grateful for all the berries that laden the trees for my winged friends.🐦
I was actually so inspired and full of gratitude for my life and everything in it.
Sometimes I forget to be grateful 🙏
I wrote a few words and took a few photos and I wanted to share them with you. 💕

"When the Leaves Begin to Turn"

Take a breath.
Notice the air around you…
How it has grown a little cooler,
A little more honest perhaps.

The trees do not mourn their green when gold arrives.
They loosen it gently, like a hand unclasping another.
After a long and faithful walk,
Releasing memory from each other.

See how the sky, too, is changing.
Its shadows longer,
Its light is a little softer,
Teaching us that even endings can be tender.

And in the garden, a single rose still lingers,
Its blush is brave against the chill.
Reminding us that beauty can remain,
Even as the season asks for a release.

So perhaps autumn is not an ending, but a transition.
From green into ember,
From youth into wisdom,
The restless into the rooted.

And as you carry your own changes,
As you feel the weight of shifting days,
Remember the leaves, overhead and tall
How they blaze brightest, just before they fall.

01/09/2025

It's good to refresh and keep my knowledge and skill set up to date.

29/07/2025

We will never forget Alice, Bebe & Elsie
They will remain forever be in our hearts.

If you’d like to learn more or support the incredible work being done in their memory, here are the offical links

🩰Alice’s Wonder Dance – https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/alices-wonderdance-foundation

🐝 Bebe’s Hive – https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/bebeshiveuk

🦋 Elsie’s Story – https://www.justgiving.com/charity/elsiesstory

28/06/2025

Amazing evening at the Raven Inn. The food was fantastic as always. Counsellor self care at its best 💕raven.inn

06/03/2025

Fantastic training today with and Claire Archbold at Inside Out Therapies.
Such an important topic and given the atrocious guidance for schools vital that therapist have a good understanding, to work with compassion and support our young people and adults struggling with gender identity.
Great discussions and resources.

09/02/2025

Focus .. just leaving this here 💗

30/01/2025

Such an amazing resource for local families ❤️

is supporting based at Lakeside church (just down the road).

From Monday, there will be a donation basket located on the left as you walk into The White House if you are attending classes, donations can also be made directly to Lakeside Church.

We are collecting, clothes, shoes, bags, NEW underwear and socks along with toiletries.

This is such an amazing place for our local community. Please read the below;

"If you or your family are in need of help with clothing, please get in touch for an appointment and we would love to offer you free clothing for you and your family if you are in genuine need.

We offer one to one personal and discreet appointments with our team up to four times a year. (A quantity policy is in place).

Maybe your children are growing and you can’t keep up with what they need, or maybe you have an interview coming up to get back to work but can’t afford something suitable? Maybe you are in crisis and have nothing at all. Or maybe you just don’t have enough money left at the end of the month to afford what you need.

Maybe we can help.

Call 01704 544419
Email clothes@lakesidechurch.uk

We are here to help.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Georgina, and the Free Clothes Store team.

The Free Clothes Store
Lakeside Church
Fairway
Southport
PR9 0LA"

23/01/2025

My thoughts especially today are with the families of Bebe, Alice and Elsie Dot. The other individuals and the families of everyone involved, especially the survivors and the amazing first responders.

Today is especially difficult as more horriffic details emerge of this heartbreaking and senseless attack. We may find ourselves reliving painful and traumatic memories. Please show yourselves compassion, patience and kindness as you navigate these feelings. Nurture you and those around you. Ask yourself what you need today.
Maybe take some time away from social media.
Maybe reach out to a family member or friend.
Maybe a walk in outdoors
Perhaps a hug from a loved one or a fur baby.

Reaching out for comfort and support if you need too. You can get in touch here gaynorrimmer@creativecounsellors.org if you need therapeutic support. You are not alone and help is available.

I invite you to also take a moment and think about what if anything you may post on social media and the impact that may have on others. I invite you to share if anything love and compassion. To honour the memory of those killed, those who survived and those who will forever be changed in some way.
My heart goes out to you all and our community.
https://www.childline.org.uk/
https://www.mind.org.uk/
https://hubofhope.co.uk/
https://www.kooth.com/

22/01/2025

After 40 years of supporting victims and survivors of sexual violence we are finding it hard to meet the demands on the service in the year ahead. With a £100,000 deficit in our budget for 24-25 we need your help to stop us reducing services.