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Therapy Service based in Taunton, Somerset

10/11/2025

🌸 Why Some People Externalise, And Others Internalise

When something goes wrong, where does your mind go first?
If you tend to internalise, you might think, “It must be me.”
If you tend to externalise, you might think, “It must be them.”

Both patterns begin as protection.
Internalisers blame themselves to stay connected: “If it’s my fault, I can fix it.”
Externalisers project blame to stay safe: “If it’s your fault, I don’t have to feel shame.”

Neither is right or wrong. Healing is about balance, being able to take responsibility without self-blame, and to hold others accountable without hostility.

🌿 Growth begins where reflection replaces reactivity.

08/11/2025

🌿 Demands vs. Preferences; A Small Shift That Changes Everything:

So much of our emotional pain comes from hidden demands, the quiet rules we don’t realise we’re living by:

“They must understand me.”
“I should always get it right.”
“People ought to treat me fairly.”

When reality doesn’t meet those demands, we suffer twice, once from the situation, and again from the belief that it shouldn’t be this way. REBT teaches a gentler alternative: turn the demand into a preference.

“I’d prefer them to understand me.”
“I’d like to get it right.”
“I wish people were fair.”

That shift doesn’t make you passive, it makes you peaceful. It’s how we move from frustration to flexibility, from pressure to presence.

🌱 Peace begins where “must” softens into “would like.”

07/11/2025

🌸 The Courage To Hold Your Boundary

Saying no doesn’t mean you’ve stopped caring.
It means you’ve started caring for yourself too.
Boundaries are not rejection, they’re self-respect.
They’re the invisible roots that keep you grounded when other people’s emotions pull like the wind.
Every time you hold a boundary, you re-teach your nervous system that you’re safe in your own care. It’s not easy work, but it’s sacred work.

🌿 My boundaries protect my peace, not my pride.

06/11/2025

🌟 Today is National Stress Awareness Day! 🌟 It's a great opportunity to check in with yourself and recognise the stressors in your life. Remember, it's okay to seek help when you need it. Let's prioritise our mental well-being together! 💚

05/11/2025

✨ As we gather around the bonfire tonight, let’s remember to embrace the warmth of connection and reflection. Bonfire Night can be a time for sharing stories and supporting one another. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, know that reaching out for help is always a brave step. 🔥💬

04/11/2025

🌱 Crumbs vs. Nourishment

When love only arrives in tiny, unpredictable doses, we start mistaking scraps for a meal. That’s not weakness, it’s conditioning. The brain releases dopamine when affection is inconsistent, creating an addictive loop where we wait and hope for the next “high.” But healing means breaking that pattern. It’s realising that you deserve steady care, not emotional leftovers. Love should feed you, not leave you starving.

🌿 You can’t thrive on crumbs, you were made for nourishment.

03/11/2025

Why We Confuse Calm With Boredom 😑

When chaos has been your normal, peace can feel uncomfortable. If love has always come with highs and lows, your body gets wired to equate adrenaline with connection. So when someone is steady, kind, and consistent, it can feel flat or even “boring.” It isn’t boredom; it’s your nervous system learning that calm doesn’t mean danger. The quiet you feel isn’t emptiness; it’s safety. It just takes time to trust that you don’t need intensity to feel alive. Healing means teaching your body that peace can feel just as good as passion once you stop bracing for impact.

🪴 What if calm isn’t boring, what if it’s safety?

22/10/2025

🌟 Counselling student placements now open! 🌟

SARSAS is offering counselling placements from January 2026 for second- or third-year counselling and psychotherapy students.

Work with up to four adult clients who have experienced sexual violence, gain hands-on experience in trauma-informed counselling, and receive specialist training, supervision, and support as part of our team.

Apply here: https://loom.ly/tJEIu5o

17/10/2025

✨ Thrive Taunton Update ✨

A quick note to say that I’m currently fully booked and not taking on new therapy clients right now. I do have a small waiting list for anyone who would like to be contacted when a space opens up.

Thank you to everyone who’s reached out recently, your support and trust mean a lot. 💚 If you’d like to join the waiting list, just drop me a message or use the contact form on my website.

Katie, Lead Therapist, Thrive Taunton 🌿

30/09/2025

A connection can change everything. Recall a moment when you felt a deep bond with someone, and let your story inspire others to reflect on their own meaningful connections.

29/09/2025

☕ Happy National Coffee Day! Whether you’re enjoying a quiet moment with your favorite brew or sharing a cup with a friend, remember that taking time for yourself is just as important as your daily caffeine fix. Let’s take a moment to reflect and recharge today!

28/09/2025

Therapy plays a crucial role in enhancing physical health by reducing stress and promoting overall well-being. Engaging in therapeutic practices can lead to improved immune function and lower levels of chronic pain, illustrating the interconnectedness of mental and physical health.

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Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.thrivetaunton.com/

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