Phoenix Talk Therapy

19/02/2026

🌍 I’ve officially gone international…

This week, I had the privilege of working with my first client in Ireland 🇮🇪 — and I won’t lie, that feels like a huge milestone.

What makes it even more meaningful is that this opportunity came through word of mouth. It reminds me how powerful it is when people feel safe enough to share their experience and recommend the support they’ve received.

Counselling has no borders. You don’t have to struggle alone, wherever you are in the world.

If you’ve been thinking about counselling, or you’re curious about how it could help you, please feel free to drop me a message to connect. You’re also welcome to follow me on my socials to learn more about how I work and the support I offer.

Taking the first step can feel daunting — but you don’t have to do it on your own.

12/02/2026

Understanding consent should be as simple as making a cup of tea. ☕️

This short video uses a tea analogy to explain what consent really means — not just in relationships, but in everyday situations where permission and choice matter.

✔ You ask if someone would like tea — that’s asking for consent
✔ Yes means yes
✔ No or unsure means no
✔ Changing your mind is always okay
✔ If someone can’t answer, they can’t agree
Consent is about asking, listening, and respecting choices — every time.

🎥 Watch here:
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If you’re still struggling with consent just imagine instead of initiating s*x you’re making them a cup of tea. Animation courtesy of Emmeline May at rocksta...

11/02/2026

During my Level 5 placement in schools with Place2Be, one of the things that surprised me most was the power of simplicity.

I already understood how important play can be for children — how it can help them communicate when words feel too big or too unsafe. But what stayed with me was just how little was sometimes needed.

I was working with a young person where there was trauma beneath the surface — present, but hidden. Sessions felt careful, guarded. Then one day, we played a simple game of Snakes and Ladders.

No deep questions.
No pressure.
Just space to be.
And something shifted.

Through that simple game, the young person began to relax, come out of their shell, and talk openly. I was genuinely struck by how something so ordinary created enough safety for something so important to emerge.

It was a powerful reminder that, for children, connection doesn’t always come through words — sometimes it comes through presence, patience, and play.

This Children’s Mental Health Week, I’m reminded that creating space — rather than pushing for answers — is often where the real work begins.

08/02/2026

🌱 Phoenix Talk Therapy 🌱

Healing doesn’t always happen sitting face-to-face in a room.

Sometimes it happens side by side.
Walking. Talking. Pausing. Breathing. Letting things unfold gently.

At Phoenix Talk Therapy, I offer a calm, grounded space to explore the messy, hard, and complicated parts of life — without judgement, pressure, or rushing the process.

Whether it’s anxiety, trauma, relationships, burnout, or just feeling a bit lost…

You don’t have to carry it alone.
We walk together, at your pace. 🐾
If this speaks to you, you’re welcome to get in touch 💬

📌 Message me to book a free initial chat

01/02/2026

🚨 STOP SCROLLING — February is for YOU 🚨

Not a glow-up.
Not a hustle.
Not “new year, new pressure”.

This February, we’re choosing gentle, realistic self-care 💛

✨ Introducing: Self-Care Bingo – 28 Days of Looking After You ✨

Each day, pick one small thing.

No perfection. No guilt. No falling behind.
✔️ Some days it might be a walk
✔️ Some days it might be rest
✔️ Some days it might be saying no
All of it counts.

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💬 Comment “BINGO” if you’re in
🤍 Share with someone who needs permission to slow down

Let February be about supporting your nervous system, not punishing it 🌱

01/02/2026

✨ Behind the scenes, I’m always learning ✨

I’m constantly developing my skills to make sure I can support people in the best possible way.
As I now offer walk and talk therapy, I wanted to take that extra step in keeping people safe while we’re out and about.

I’m really pleased to say I’m now qualified in Emergency First Aid at Work, with AED awareness and EpiPen training too.

So when we head outside together, you can feel reassured — you’re in safe hands.
Support doesn’t stop at the conversation. 🌿💬

31/01/2026

New Day 31: The Phoenix Manifesto 🔥

Concept: Today isn't the finish line; it’s the launchpad.

The Challenge: Write your own "Phoenix Manifesto." Three sentences starting with "I will..." (e.g., I will protect my rest. I will speak kindly to myself. I will keep rising.). Share your manifesto in the comments!

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30/01/2026

New Day 30: Wisdom from the Future 🔭
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Concept: We often seek advice from others, but your "Future Self"—the one who has already risen—is your best mentor.

The Challenge: Visualize yourself one year from today. What is one piece of advice that "Future You" would give you right now? Write it down and act on it today.

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30/01/2026

New Day 29 The "Glimmer" Hunt ✨
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Concept: You’ve heard of "triggers," but have you heard of "Glimmers"? Glimmers are the opposite—tiny moments that spark a sense of safety, ease, or joy. They cue your nervous system to relax.

The Challenge: Find 3 "Glimmers" today. It could be the way the light hits a room, the smell of fresh coffee, or a smile from a stranger.

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29/01/2026

New Day 28: The "Spark" Connection 🤝
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Concept: A Phoenix can rise alone, but a community creates a sun. Connection is a biological necessity for mental health.

The Challenge: Reach out to one person who "uplifts" your frequency. Send a quick text or leave a voice note just to say you appreciate their energy.

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