VJM Counselling

14/11/2025

It's okay to ask for help. Sometimes life gets tough, and when life's tough, things can get overwhelming and make it hard to manage your feelings. But you are not alone. Reaching out for help isn't easy, and it's common to feel unsure how to ask, who to turn to, or wonder if you need to reach out at all. Whether you are going through something big right now, have an ongoing mental health problem that needs support, or you're just having a bad day, the important thing is not to try and cope on your own. Asking for help is the first step to feeling better. You can reach out to family and friends, your GP, a mental health professional, or a charity like the Samaritans Please remember you are not burdening anyone by speaking up. 🙏💜
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I offer in-person therapy in Warrington or online and telephone counselling across the UK.

13/11/2025

Today is World Kindness Day, which is observed on 13th November every year. This day was created in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement. Their aim is to highlight good deeds in the community, focusing on the positive power and the common thread of kindness which binds us.
You can join in by doing one kind act for others. This may be texting someone who'd love to hear from you, donating to a foodbank, giving compliments to friends/family/colleagues, congratulating someone's achievement that may go unnoticed or volunteering for a cause you believe in. Remember kindness is free so sprinkle it everywhere! Lets spread ripples of kindness around the world this world kindness day. 💜

11/11/2025

✨Wow 600 followers✨
Thank you for following, sharing, liking and commenting on my posts. 😊

10/11/2025

07/11/2025

Next time you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed or anxious try Birthday Cake Breathing!🎂
Hold up 1 hand - its a birthday cake with five candles!
Pretend to blow out one of the candles: take a deep breath in and then out, curling the finger down as you finish exhaling. Repeat with the other four fingers until you have a fist. Notice how you feel now. Repeat if needed.
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07/11/2025

I've noticed a few new followers recently, so I thought I'd introduce myself!😊
Hi👋, I'm Vicky and I'm an integrative counsellor living and working in Warrington, Cheshire. I qualified with a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in early 2024 and launched my private practice on the 19th January 2024. Whilst training I gained experience by volunteering with Pathways To Recovery CGL Warrington and Wirral Carers Health and Wellbeing Service - WIRED as a student counsellor. I have also done training in bereavement support, stress management and mental health first aid.
Before starting my counselling journey I spent over 20 years working in Health and Social Care, mainly within dementia care in local care homes. This gave me experience in end of life care and supporting individuals with anticipatory grief.
I have also been part of the Bents Garden & Home Christmas Team!🎄🎅
My aim in therapy is to offer a safe, supportive space to anyone who needs to heal or wants to understand themselves better. I also offer workplace wellbeing workshops. If you'd like to find out more please visit my website www.vjmcounselling.co.uk You can also follow me on social media for more posts and updates www.linktr.ee/vjmcounselling 💜
Please introduce yourself in the comments, lets get to know each other.⬇

05/11/2025

Today is National Stress Awareness Day. Do you ever think about how stress affects your physical and mental health? Would you like to be able to manage your stress?🤔
Stress can be damaging to your health and well-being, and it can lead to mental health problems. However, a small amount of stress can be useful as it motivates you to take action. Managing stress is hard, sometimes factors are out of your control. These are the times that it's important to identify the things that are within your control, that you can change or address. If you are concerned about the impact that stress is having on your health please speak to your GP or a mental health professional like myself. I offer a FREE telephone consultation if you have any questions please get in touch www.vjmcounselling.co.uk I offer confidential counselling sessions tailored to your needs. Take that first step - I'm here when you're ready. 🙏💜
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04/11/2025

This month is Men's Health Month, seen as a time to raise awareness about men's physical and mental health challenges and encourage them to seek help and take action.
Men often suffer in silence. They're taught to hold it all in, push their feelings down or keep it together. They're told they need to be strong, useful and dependable. They're expected to be the provider, the fixer and to never break.
We need to tell men that it's okay to talk about what hurt them, to get upset or to cry. We need to break the stigma around men's mental health and remind them that it's okay not to be okay.
Men need help and support too. Not pressure to "man up", but a space to feel safe.
If you are a man reading this, please know that you deserve help just as much as anybody else. It's not unmanly to struggle. You're not "weak" for speaking up, you're strong and brave. You don't have to do this alone, you can find resources and support at Andys Man Club Directions4Men or Men Walk Talk
Please share this post it may just reach that one person who needs to read it. 🙏💜
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01/11/2025

A great way to feel happier is to try a new activity or take a different approach ✨ Join Action for Happiness for and get daily ideas to help you find new ways forward https://actionforhappiness.org/new-ways-november 💜

31/10/2025

Do you know how to recognise stress?🤔
Stress has many different symptoms, they may be cognitive, emotional, or physical.
🧠Cognitive symptoms include forgetfulness, lack of concentration or constant worry.
❤Emotional symptoms include anxiety, frustration or mood swings.
🧍‍♀️Physical symptoms include headaches, muscle tension or exhaustion.
If any of these symptoms are familiar to you and stop you from carrying out your daily activities, please seek support from your GP or a mental health professional like myself. If you'd like to address your stress or you have any questions please get in touch here www.vjmcounselling.co.uk or click here https://calendar.app.google/VQAhK23bwqdiJ6PM7 to book a free consultation.
I offer confidential counselling sessions tailored to your needs. Take that first step - I'm here when you're ready. 🙏💜
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28/10/2025

🌿 Wellbeing Wednesday 🌿

Pop in for a brew, some advice, a bit of education, or just a good natter. It’s a drop-in, so whether you just fancy a quick cuppa or want to stay for the whole 3 hours, you’re welcome.

Wellbeing means something different to everyone, and we’re here to support you in improving yours. Male or female, everyone’s welcome at Wellbeing Wednesday so see you tomorrow guys 💚