All Seasons Counselling

31/10/2025

Halloween reminds us how easy it can be to hide behind masks — even emotional ones.
Therapy offers a safe place to take the mask off — to be seen, heard, and accepted just as you are. 💛

31/10/2025

25/10/2025

Some of the load we’re carrying may not even be ours to carry.

So often, we take on responsibilities, emotions, or expectations that don’t truly belong to us.
We carry the pain of others, the pressure to make everyone happy, or the belief that we must fix things that were never ours to fix.

It’s heavy — not because we’re weak, but because we’re carrying too much.

Therapy can help us pause and ask: “Is this mine?”
Is this guilt mine? Is this expectation mine? Is this fear even mine?
Sometimes, simply asking that question is the first step toward setting it down.

You’re allowed to put down what was never yours to hold.
You’re allowed to rest.

28/09/2025

Anxiety doesn’t mean something’s wrong with you.
It means your body’s alarm system has been triggered — even if there’s no obvious danger.
This can feel like -
💥 Racing heart
💥 Feeling sick or dizzy
💥 Shaky, sweaty, or overwhelmed

These sensations are real. Your rational brain might know you're safe, but your body hasn't caught up yet.

🧠 Anxiety isn’t just in your head — it lives in your breath, your muscles, your nervous system.

The good news? You can calm your system, gently.

🫁 Start with your breath.
breathe in counting to four,
hold for two and breath out on four again.

🌿 Ground yourself in the moment.
🌿 Remind yourself: “This will pass.”

21/09/2025

I often talk about grounding and reconnecting. Today, nature reminded me to do the same.
Forest bathing (from the Japanese practice Shinrin-yoku) is the act of mindfully immersing yourself in nature—walking slowly, breathing deeply, and using your senses to connect with the natural world.
What it does:
Calms the nervous system
Grounds your attention in the present moment
Encourages connection—with nature, your body, and your emotions
Benefits:
Reduces stress & anxiety
Lowers blood pressure & cortisol
Improves mood & sleep
Boosts immune function
Enhances focus & clarity
It's not about hiking or exercise—it's about simply being in nature and letting it support your well-being. 🌿

08/09/2025

If your mind feels like it never shuts off… you're not alone.

Overthinking can be exhausting.
You replay conversations in your head.
You second-guess your choices.
You try to think your way into feeling “okay” — but the peace never lasts.

Overthinking looks like problem-solving,
Yet it rarely, if ever, hands us any real answers.
Instead, it drains our energy, raises anxiety, and steals time we could be spending actually living.
Quieting the mental chatter and steer your mind back to the present can help you don’t have to live in that mental loop.

The truth is: your brain is trying to protect you.
Overthinking often shows up when you're anxious, overwhelmed, or afraid of getting it wrong.
It’s your mind’s way of saying, “I don’t feel safe yet.”

🧠 In therapy, we slow things down.
We explore the why beneath the spiral.
We learn how to respond to your thoughts, not just react to them.
Building tools that bring relief — not just in the moment, but for the long term.

Try this the next time your mind is racing:

Name it — “I’m overthinking right now.”

Ground yourself — Feel your feet on the floor. Breathe. Count 5 things you can see.

Redirect gently — “What do I need right now?” Not what you should do, but what you need.

Take small action — A walk. A stretch. A sip of water. A text to someone you trust.

You’re not broken for overthinking. You’re just overwhelmed. And that’s human.

🛑 Overthinking thrives in silence. Healing begins when you interrupt the noise with kindness, practice, patience, and support.

If you’re tired of being stuck in your head and ready to feel more grounded in your life — therapy might be the next step.

📞 I’m here when you’re ready. Reach out to schedule a session or learn more 07349270433

You deserve ease. You deserve clarity. You deserve support.

01/09/2025

Ever feel like there's a part of you that wants change, but another part that holds you back?

Parts Work Therapy helps you connect with the different “parts” of yourself — gaining insight into internal conflicts and understanding why you might be holding yourself back.

These parts aren’t bad — they’re often trying to protect you.
With curiosity and compassion, we can begin to listen, heal, restore and confidently see a way forward.

Every part has a purpose. Let’s meet them.