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| 💬 WhatsApp & online sessions available At Safe Space Counselling, I’m here for parents who feel emotionally overwhelmed and are trying to juggle everything—whether it’s at home, at work, or within themselves. I guide you on a journey from burnout and self-doubt to a place of calm, confidence, and connection—so you can show up for your family and yourself with clarity and strength. With gentle guidance, solid support, and the 12-Step Hero’s Journey™ approach, we’ll carve out a path from merely surviving to truly thriving. Let’s discover the way forward—together.

To all the parents out there with teenagers who feel like you’re just trying to keep your head above water…You love them...
05/12/2025

To all the parents out there with teenagers who feel like you’re just trying to keep your head above water…

You love them more than anything, but some days it’s like you’re tiptoeing around a minefield. The mood swings. The quiet moments that stretch on. The anxiety that creeps in. The late nights are filled with worry. The nagging feeling that you might be messing it all up.

You’re definitely not alone. And you’re certainly not failing.

Parenting a teenager in today’s world can be incredibly draining. You’re juggling stress from work, home life, finances, and your own mental health—all while trying to be the safe haven they need. That’s a lot to carry.

Maybe you feel like people are judging you. Or perhaps you’re hesitant to admit that you’re struggling. It’s not often discussed just how tough this journey can be.

Here’s the reality:
💬 It’s perfectly fine to say “I’m not managing.”
💬 It’s completely okay to say “I’m not sure how to help them anymore.”
💬 It’s absolutely acceptable to say “I need some support too.”

There is a path forward. You don’t have to navigate this alone.

I’m here to provide gentle, understanding support for parents of teens. No shame. No blame. Just a safe space to breathe, to figure out what’s really happening, and to discover practical steps to move ahead.

Right now, I’m offering a FREE 15-minute Clarity Call for parents just like you. No pressure—just a conversation, a moment to pause, and a chance to start fresh.

✨ Send me a DM with the word PAUSE to schedule yours.



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As we get closer to Christmas, the pressure can start to build. The lists, the plans, the expectations—they all pile up....
05/12/2025

As we get closer to Christmas, the pressure can start to build. The lists, the plans, the expectations—they all pile up. It’s like a quiet worry settles on your shoulders, weighing you down like an extra winter coat.

Here’s a little truth you might need to hear today: You don’t have to create a perfect Christmas. What you really need is to create a calm one.

Your kids won’t remember the matching outfits or the picture-perfect dinners. What they’ll remember is how it felt to be with you. The warmth, the safety, the ease—that’s the true magic of the season, and it doesn’t cost a thing.

So take a moment to breathe today. Let go of the pressure. Choose to be present instead of perfect. Allow a little stillness to enter your day. Christmas becomes so much gentler the moment you do.

And if the weight feels too heavy, just DM me the word PAUSE, and I’ll help you carve out some space to breathe again.






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05/12/2025

“Your mental health is a priority. Your happiness is essential. Your self-care is a necessity.”

05/12/2025

“Peace begins in tiny pockets. A quiet cup of tea. A slow breath. A whispered reminder that you’re doing your best.”

05/12/2025

Today i want to talk about real connections.

In This MomentBetween the rush of morning shoes,and cries that echo through the hall,you breathe — just once — and life ...
05/12/2025

In This Moment
Between the rush of morning shoes,
and cries that echo through the hall,
you breathe — just once — and life reminds,
the present is enough, after all.
You chase the quiet, seek the calm,
wishing to be there, not here.
But peace won’t bloom in future fields,
it waits, soft-spoken, now and near.
Let go — the guilt, the perfect plan,
the weight you’ve carried day by day.
Sometimes strength is simply found
in learning how to walk away.
Each moment comes to help you grow,
though patience bends, and tempers flare.
Awareness whispers, “You are more
than every burden that you bear.”
The world will mirror what you give
so start with kindness, small and true.
he love you long for most tonight,
already lives and breathes in you. 💚

Parenting isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence.
When life feels overwhelming, come back to your breath.
Come back to now.

If you’re feeling stretched or worn thin, remember — you don’t have to go through it alone.

DM the word PAUSE to book a free 15-minute clarity call.



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Today’s Reflection: The High Street of the Human HeartIn today’s non stop world where everything is available twenty fou...
04/12/2025

Today’s Reflection: The High Street of the Human Heart

In today’s non stop world where everything is available twenty four seven and almost always through an app, it’s easy to feel like life has become faster but somehow less alive. My diabetes medication is now ordered on my phone and delivered straight to my door. Honestly, the convenience is incredible. Yet there’s a sadness tucked inside that convenience.

Because I can walk to my local chemist. I can drive there. But the reality is that a parcel dropped from a depot eighty miles away arrives two or three times faster than a friendly interaction five minutes from my home.

I used to nip to the chemist, wait in line, exchange a smile with the staff, maybe bump into someone I knew. I’d pop into another shop while I was there. I’d have a little chat with the lady whose boy goes to Beavers. Those moments weren’t grand but they were grounding. Tiny stitches in the fabric of belonging.

Now the app solves a problem but quietly creates another. The more we automate the essentials of daily living, the more we lose the accidental magic of community. The chat. The eye contact. The feeling of being part of something bigger than ourselves.
Robert Herdman often said anxiety grows in the gap between people.

Alan Watts would remind us that humans are not isolated objects but ripples in one shared ocean. When we stop showing up in the physical world, those ripples collapse into stillness.

I used to wonder why my mum always seemed to “need something from the shops” the day after she’d already been. Now I get it. It was for a purpose. It was a connection. It was sunshine on her face and a friendly nod from someone passing by. It was being part of life rather than watching life be delivered in cardboard boxes.

And here’s the hard truth. If we keep choosing convenience over community, the high street won’t just fade. Our sense of belonging will fade with it. One day we’ll wake up and realise we don’t choose anything anymore because the choosing was done for us by algorithms. Our souls swapped for apps. Our reflection is the only company we keep.
We’re working seven days a week. Family time is shrinking. We barely visit our grandparents, aunts or uncles unless it’s a wedding or a funeral. Retired people become invisible except for a text at Christmas, and for some, not even that.

Recently one of my driving students was torn. Should she fly to the USA to see her grandparents in December, or stay home for fear of missing out with friends? I said to her gently: you have a whole lifetime of Christmases ahead. How many more Christmases do your grandparents have where they’re well enough to show you their country and spoil you like only grandparents can? Go. Make the memories now. You will treasure them forever.

As Christmas approaches, maybe we can all slow down. Reach out. Send that card. Make that phone call. Knock on that door. Visit that family member who might pretend they’re fine but is quietly lonely.

These small gestures teach the younger generation what real life looks like. And one day, when we need it most, it might be our door someone knocks on. A card with our name on it. A reminder that we still matter.

Connection is the greatest gift we’ll ever give. And the only one that grows richer the more we share it.



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03/12/2025

“A teen’s silence is never emptiness. It is a full story waiting for a safe listener.”

03/12/2025

The Quiet Struggle Teens Carry at Christmas

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The Quiet Struggle Teens Carry at ChristmasAs December rolls in, everything around us seems to twinkle with joy, but for...
03/12/2025

The Quiet Struggle Teens Carry at Christmas

As December rolls in, everything around us seems to twinkle with joy, but for many teens, the season can feel like a heavy weight rather than a light one. There’s this pressure to be cheerful, the fear of being excluded, and a loneliness that’s hard to put into words. It’s a tough combination, especially when everyone assumes that Christmas is a time of joy for all.

Anxiety Specialist Hypnotherapist Robert Herdman points out that anxiety often signals emotional overload, not a sign of weakness. Teens experience this overload even more intensely during the holiday season. Alan Watts might put it another way—he’d suggest that the stress comes from trying to be someone other than who you truly are.

So here’s a gentle reminder: teens don’t need to be fixed; they need to be seen. They need safe spaces to land and adults who take the time to listen to the quiet messages hidden in their silence.

A couple of quotes to keep in mind:
“You never really understand a person until you consider things from their point of view.” Harper Lee

“What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.” Earl Nightingale

And here’s a little something to share:
Feeling lonely doesn’t mean you’re unlovable. It simply means you’re human, hoping someone will notice your storm before it pulls you under.

Parents and teachers, take a moment to check in. And to all the teens out there, remember: you are not a burden. You still belong, even when your mind tries to convince you otherwise.



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01/12/2025

"Checking on a man is never wasted time. Sometimes it’s the very thing that keeps him here."

December may look enchanting from the outside, but for many men, it can be the hardest month of the year. The pressure t...
01/12/2025

December may look enchanting from the outside, but for many men, it can be the hardest month of the year. The pressure to appear okay, to provide for others, to keep smiling, and to stay strong can push silent struggles into some pretty dark places.

This is your gentle reminder that you don’t have to face this month all by yourself. Anxiety specialist Robert Herdman describes December as an emotional amplifier, and he’s spot on. Old wounds tend to resurface, the nights feel longer, and many men feel the need to keep their feelings hidden.

But you don’t have to keep it all inside.
You don’t have to be the rock for everyone.
You don’t have to pretend everything’s fine.

Take a moment to reach out to someone today. Just one honest conversation can lighten the load of the season. Alan Watts once said that our suffering increases when we resist what’s real, so let this be the month you embrace the support around you.

You matter.
You are valued.
And your presence is far more important than your silence.



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