Heather Rees Counselling

02/03/2026

This week sees the start of the annual national campaign to raise awareness to end domestic abuse and sexual violence across the UK.
Domestic abuse and sexual violence doesn't just affect women... and its impact doesn't end when the abuse ends. Survivors of DASV live with the effects long after the experience has ended - many people suffer in silence for years and even decades.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse or sexual violence, or has unresolved trauma relating to non-recent experiences, help is available.
Believe. Respond. Refer.
https://uksaysnomore.org/

01/03/2026

“I feel like I should be coping better by now.”

This is something many people say — particularly in midlife.

By this stage, you may have spent years supporting others, managing work, relationships, family responsibilities, and life changes. Struggling doesn’t mean you’re weak. Often, it means you’ve been strong for a very long time.

Therapy isn’t about going back over everything unnecessarily. It’s about understanding what’s weighing on you now and finding ways to feel steadier moving forward.

If this thought feels familiar, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to work it out on your own.

You’re welcome to explore counselling with me. Details are on my website.

26/02/2026

In person counselling in Truro

Heather Rees Counselling

25/02/2026

Starting counselling can feel daunting — especially if you’ve never done it before.

You are coming to counselling when you are at their most vulnerable and having someone to safely hold your fears, worries and insecurities is the most important thing.

Many people worry about being judged, pushed to talk before they’re ready, or not knowing what to say. That’s understandable.

My approach is:
• calm
• respectful
• person-centred
• trauma-informed

You are in control of what you share and when.
There’s no pressure to relive things or explain yourself perfectly.
We work at a pace that feels safe for you.

Counselling isn’t about being “fixed”.
It’s about being heard, understood, and supported as you make sense of what’s going on for you.

If you’d like to understand more about counselling or what sessions involve, you’ll find clear information on my website.

https://www.heatherreescounselling.co.uk/

20/02/2026

In a world where it makes sense to begin embracing AI, it's important to remember the root of mental wellbeing is human connection.

If you're curious about the debate, the article is in the link.

New guidance on the safe use of mental health apps has been published, a welcome and timely step as more people turn to digital tools for support.

We welcome clear standards that will help protect users, strengthen data security and promote evidence-based care in a fast-growing market. However, safeguards must keep pace with innovation so people can trust the support they’re accessing.

Read more here 👉 https://orlo.uk/AkOxm

18/02/2026

You might be here because something doesn’t feel quite right anymore.

Perhaps you’re feeling more anxious than you used to.
Or emotionally drained.
Or like you’ve been holding everything together for a long time — and it’s starting to take its toll.

Many people I work with are in midlife and say things like:
“I don’t recognise myself anymore.”
“I should be coping better by now.”
“I don’t know why this feels so hard.”

These experiences are more common than you might think, especially during periods of change such as menopause, relationship shifts, loss, or ongoing stress.

Counselling can offer a calm, confidential space to talk things through — without judgement, pressure, or needing to have everything worked out first.

If this resonates, you can read more about how I work on my website.
You’re very welcome to get in touch when it feels right for you.

https://www.heatherreescounselling.co.uk/about-heather-rees

17/02/2026

Sometimes it's easier to be kinder to others than to ourselves. It's good to experience that inner glow of joy when we make others happy.

But making others happy over our own wants and needs can become an issue. How often do you self-criticise, self-doubt, self-sabotage?

If you answered yes to any of the above, the best gift your could give yourself is someone to talk to, who truly listens, who is in your corner.

I am here to listen if you would like to explore therapy with me.

13/02/2026

February 13th is ‘Self-Love Day’ ❤️

Self-love isn’t about being self-centred, ignoring others, or chasing perfection. It’s a grounded, practical relationship with yourself. It means speaking to yourself with basic kindness, making choices that support your health and values, and treating your needs as valid rather than optional.

But how do you practice it? Compassion, kindness, patience. Dedicate some time for yourself doing something you like!

A helpful way to approach this day is to think in three categories: body, mind, and environment.

Body includes rest, movement, nourishment, and medical care.

Mind includes boundaries, self-talk, creativity, and emotional processing.

The environment includes the people, spaces, and routines that support your wellbeing.

Self Love Day can be a gentle reset across all three, even if it’s done in small steps.

To make that time truly restorative, intention matters.

Instead of squeezing relaxation into the leftover scraps of a busy schedule, choose—deliberately—to make your wellbeing part of the plan. That could mean putting your phone on do not disturb, letting the housework wait, or giving loved ones a simple heads-up: “I’m taking an hour to recharge.”

Sometimes, the most romantic thing a person can do for themselves is to stop abandoning their own needs to keep everyone else comfortable.

12/02/2026

February 13th is ‘Self-Love Day’

Self-love isn’t about being self-centred, ignoring others, or chasing perfection. It’s a grounded, practical relationship with yourself. It means speaking to yourself with basic kindness, making choices that support your health and values, and treating your needs as valid rather than optional.

But how do you practice it? Compassion, kindness, patience. Dedicate some time for yourself doing something you like!

A helpful way to approach this day is to think in three categories: body, mind, and environment.

Body includes rest, movement, nourishment, and medical care.

Mind includes boundaries, self-talk, creativity, and emotional processing.

The environment includes the people, spaces, and routines that support your wellbeing.

Self Love Day can be a gentle reset across all three, even if it’s done in small steps.

To make that time truly restorative, intention matters.

Instead of squeezing relaxation into the leftover scraps of a busy schedule, choose—deliberately—to make your wellbeing part of the plan. That could mean putting your phone on do not disturb, letting the housework wait, or giving loved ones a simple heads-up: “I’m taking an hour to recharge.”

Sometimes, the most romantic thing a person can do for themselves is to stop abandoning their own needs to keep everyone else comfortable.

05/02/2026

Today is Time To Talk day - a chance to brave the big talk and destigmatise mental health problems.

If you have been thinking about reaching out, but unsure how or who will have your back, maybe counselling could be the right path for you.

No-one truly knows what it is like to walk in your shoes, but what if your next step didn't have to be alone?

If you are ready to talk, you can WhatsApp, text, email or call - I am here to listen.

04/02/2026

So this campaign is causing some controversy in the social media therapy world... I'm interested to hear the thoughts of midlife women in response to this strategy of highlighting womens' mental health issues.

Don’t suffer in silence. Therapy can change lives. Brought to you by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

04/02/2026

Cancer really does suck. In so many ways...

- In the way it sneaks up on you when you least expect it.
- In the way it hits you like a sledgehammer when you hear the diagnosis.
- In the way it does all kinds of nasty things to your body.
- In the way you have do more nasty things to your body to fight it.
- In the way you have to manage the emotions of your loved ones.
- In the way you feels its shadow is still there, even when you know you have it beaten.

A cancer diagnosis brings loss and grief in so many different ways. If you have been affected by cancer, please know there is always someone to talk to.