Shaun & Ellie Gray Counselling Weston-Super-Mare

Shaun & Ellie Gray Counselling Weston-Super-Mare Counselling & Supervision. 1:1, Couples, Families. grayscounselling@gmail.com 07985161935 / 07960012921

Anxiety, Relationships, Low Self-esteem, Stress, Low mood, Anger, Work issues, Perfectionism, Illness Counselling, Bereavement, Sexuality. Private counselling offered Face to Face and Online through video call

We can't control what happens, but we can choose to stay hopeful and take positive action. Join us for Optimistic Octobe...
01/10/2025

We can't control what happens, but we can choose to stay hopeful and take positive action. Join us for Optimistic October!

Self-care isn’t selfish - it’s the foundation that helps us show up with more energy, kindness and resilience for the pe...
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Self-care isn’t selfish - it’s the foundation that helps us show up with more energy, kindness and resilience for the people and causes we care about.

Relationship counselling tips:(Please contact Grays Counselling for couples or family counselling)Stop Defending and Sta...
21/08/2025

Relationship counselling tips:
(Please contact Grays Counselling for couples or family counselling)

Stop Defending and Start Listening

In relationships, not every complaint is an attack. Sometimes it’s a cry for help. Stop defending yourself right away. Listen first. Understanding grows when you hear before you speak.

Defending shuts the door. Your partner feels unheard. They stop talking. Silence replaces honesty. And when silence takes over, connection fades. Listening keeps that door wide open.

You don’t have to agree with everything. But you can still listen with respect. Let them finish. Breathe. Then speak. This builds trust and makes hard talks easier.

Listening is love in action. It says, “You matter more than my ego.” It says, “I want to understand.” Defensiveness only proves you’re focused on winning, not healing.

Next time, pause. Hold back your defense. Lean in. Hear the pain behind the words. You’ll be amazed how many fights end - not with defense, but with understanding.

(Original post Dr. K. N. Jacob)

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