Quiet Kin Counselling & Animal Assisted Therapy

29/03/2026

I’ve been noticing something lately…
Counsellors quietly stepping back from social media. Taking a breather. Going a little unseen again.

And it’s got me wondering.

As counsellors, do we sometimes push ourselves to be seen in spaces that don’t come naturally to us?
To show up, post, share, promote…
When our default way of being is often quieter, more reflective, more behind the scenes?

What does it really mean to be seen?

For some of us, being visible can brush up against old edges — parts of us that learned, at some point, that it was safer to stay small, to stay private, to stay protected. Those strategies made sense. They kept us safe.

So what happens when we ask ourselves to step forward anyway?

Is it growth?
Is it pressure?
Is it a gentle stretching of our edges… or a crossing of our own boundaries?

I don’t think there’s a single right answer.

I notice it in myself too.
I feel far more comfortable sharing the horses — their presence, their honesty, the quiet connection they offer. And they are part of my work.
But they’re not all of it. And they’re not all of me.

There’s a hesitancy in letting myself be seen alongside them.

Maybe this is the work too.
Finding a way to be visible that still feels safe.
Authentic.
Boundaried.

Not forcing ourselves into the light…
But allowing ourselves to step into it, at our own pace.

I’m curious how others experience this.
Does being “seen” feel nourishing, exposing, or something in between?

25/03/2026

How might we work with horses in a therapy session.

By observing this little moment here that might look simple… but rarely is.

Is Ted, curious and a little cheeky, reaches for Khal — mouthing, nibbling, testing.
Is Khal who’s older, steady and tolerant… until he isn’t, setting a clear boundary, at the same time, he quietly leans over the door, helping themselves to the hay — bold in a different way.

As you watch, you might notice something stirring in you.

Is it playful… or rude?
Curious… or intrusive?
Is one pushing boundaries?
Is one okay and the other not?
A couple bickering?

Do you find yourself siding with one over the other?

These small, ordinary interactions can bring up a lot.
Our own stories about boundaries, permission, anxiety, being “too much” or “not enough.”

About what feels safe, what feels uncomfortable… and what feels familiar.

In therapy, we often slow these moments down — gently noticing what comes up, without judgement.

Because sometimes, it’s not just about what’s happening in front of us…
but what it touches within us.

✨ If this resonates, or you’re curious about your own patterns in relationships, you’re very welcome to get in touch.

22/03/2026

Bed head Ted

21/03/2026

20/03/2026

Rollin’ into the weekend

20/03/2026

What do you not say “No” to, and what do you not say “yes” to?

20/03/2026

I noticed this little lone berry this morning, still holding on after the harshness of winter.

It got me thinking about how easy it is to feel like we have to survive things on our own… to just keep going, even when it’s cold, heavy, or overwhelming.

But you don’t have to do it alone.

Counselling can offer a space where you’re supported, where you don’t have to stay in survival mode, and where things can begin to feel a little lighter… like the first signs of spring gently finding their way through.

If you’re feeling stuck or carrying more than you should have to on your own, you’re welcome to reach out 🤍

19/03/2026

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17/03/2026

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