Sophie Rae Counselling and Mental Health Services

05/03/2026

Hear this as all to often a parents focus is what they can do for others, whilst forgetting you can do nothing for others if you’re running on empty!

02/03/2026

Create space for solutions to appear …

Our brains are incredible, but they’re not built to be storage units.

When you try to hold tasks, reminders, and ideas in your head, you increase cognitive load, which makes it harder to focus, regulate emotions, and decide what to do next.

Research shows that externalizing information (writing it down, saying it out loud, or using visual systems) frees up working memory so your brain can actually think and problem-solve.

That’s why getting things out of your head often brings immediate relief. 🧠

22/02/2026

Thoughts for the future and in particular Monday Mornigs! Have a great week…

10/02/2026

Not always easy however always true ❤️

09/02/2026

It’s Children’s Mental Health Week and it’s so important for us to encourage our children to share their thoughts and feelings about their mental health and to support one another.

31/01/2026

Helping can be healing

Man Down Devon is looking for men to become facilitators and help support others who may be struggling.

Many of the men who come to Man Down don’t need fixing, they need to be heard by someone who gets it.

If you’ve been through tough times yourself and come out the other side, your experience could help someone else feel less alone.

To become a facilitator, you should:
- Be male and over 25
- Have lived experience of mental health struggles
- Be in a stable place now and able to support others
- Be a good listener, empathetic and non-judgemental
- Be able to give around 2 hours every fortnight
- Be willing to complete training (fully supported by Man Down UK)

You don’t need qualifications.
You don’t need to have all the answers.
Just the willingness to show up and support other men.

If you’ve ever thought, “I wish someone had been there for me” … this could be your way of being that person for someone else.

👊 If this sounds like you, send us a message or find out more via the Man Down UK website (link is in the comments)

Let’s talk about it

17/01/2026

National and local

Just over 7 years ago I first attended Andys Man Club Newton Abbot. I had been struggling for a while. This group helped me so much. After a few months I was approached to become a facilitator, it was a proud moment as it showed how far I'd come. But I'm most proud watching guys like myself walking through our doors and becoming better versions of them self...
Every facilitator was once an individual walking through our door, not knowing what to expect...
It Is okay to talk, and we are ready to listen when you're ready...

16/01/2026

❤️

10/01/2026

If this applies to you….. talk it out with a trusted adult ❤️.

It’s real, you’re not unnecessarily complaining you’ve simply been the hero for a little too long in isolation ❤️. Not all hero’s wear capes!