Willow Tree Counselling Wrexham

12/12/2025

I saw this on one of my counselling sites and it really resonated with me and how I work so thought I’d share it with you all…

We therapists talk about the phrase, “meet people where they are” a lot, but it’s so easy to lose sight of its deep virtue, especially when you have clients with very acute needs or you’re dealing with tough insurance or agency standards. Sometimes you’re also swayed by your own biases or countertransference- you might assume YOU know exactly what the client needs.

But to meet people where they are is to offer them true attunement and respect. We don’t get to dictate timelines or outcomes- these variables are never within our control. What we do get to control is how steady and curious we remain. We control our capacity to hold the frame, maintain the container, AND offer a consistent presence as much as possible.

I always find Carl Rogers immensely grounding with his quote: “In my early professional years I was asking the question: How can I treat, or cure, or change this person? Now I would phrase the question in this way: How can I provide a relationship which this person may use for his own personal growth?”♥️

06/12/2025

05/12/2025

This time of year can be overwhelming for many reasons and I knew I needed a little time off so today I had a self care day (practicing what I preach!) Breakfast and garden centre wander with one of my favourite people this morning, then I had a most wonderful massage which was gifted to me in return for helping someone else out, (I absolutely love it when kindness gets passed around!🥰) then a mince pie and read! It’s always hard to take time out but it’s important we make time for ourselves!💕

05/12/2025

🌟 9 years! 🙌

9 years ago today I started my first day as a counsellor on a project working in high schools. It was a job I loved and I met some amazing people (including one of my best friends 💕) but made the hard decision to leave about 3 years ago ago and concentrate on my private practice Willow Tree Counselling & Supervision.

Recently I have spent a lot of time pondering my next steps in my career and although my path isn’t clear, I am learning to trust my gut instincts more and see where that takes me!

Thank you to all those that have supported me; those who like and share my posts as it helps my little business grow; my family and friends for their constant support and especially thanks to those clients that choose me to help support them through their most difficult times.

Today I can’t help but reflect on the last 9 years and I am feeling so grateful. Now for a much needed self care day!

Have a good day all, Amy 💕

03/12/2025

An important part of my role as a counsellor is to undertake regular learning or training courses to ensure my professional competence so today there was no client work for me as I spent all day at The Joshua Tree, as they organised a days training for all the counsellors to further our knowledge around psycho-oncology. A psycho-oncologist is a relatively new term so if you haven’t heard it before it means a specialist within cancer care that addresses psychological, social and emotional needs.
For me this isn’t just relevant for my work with this
amazing charity but also for my work with my other agencies as well as my private clients. I’m going to be looking at further study in this area to ensure I am able to best support clients that are dealing with cancer either themselves or their families 💕

30/11/2025

I have always loved The Velveteen Rabbit and this passage in particular reminds me of the process that often takes place during counselling sessions. Real is beautiful 💕

30/11/2025

The reality of being self employed is that you have to do your admin whenever you can, so a Sunday evening it is for me this week as need to get my end of the month invoices done!💕

28/11/2025

Seeing this beautiful rainbow over my office this morning made me smile 🌈

24/11/2025

Was the last of my Journalling our Journeys course this morning, I’ve absolutely loved it! Writing is good for my soul 💕

21/11/2025

I love my work with this amazing charity, if you know of any families that may need their support, please share with them 💕

We often hear parents say they need their child to be well before they can seek support. But we know that by supporting parents too, even in the midst of everything, you can become stronger for your family.

Our counselling, family therapy, and practical support are here for you as well as your child, because navigating trauma works best when the whole family is supported.

📞 Call us: 01606 530486
🌐 Or complete an online referral form: https://thejoshuatree.org.uk/access-our-services/

You might not know what help you need, and that’s ok. 💚 Let’s make a start and find out together.

19/11/2025

So it appears that I am always late or really early for stuff and tonight I’m at a pick up way too early so as I have the blessing of time (and luckily a hot drink in my car with me!) I thought I’d try and get myself organised!

A few people have asked me this week about when I will be closed over Christmas and I must admit it did fill me with a sense of panic, but the reality is that Christmas is fast approaching whether we like it or not! I will be closed from the 19th dec - 5th Jan inline with the schools in Wrexham more or less!💕

19/11/2025

I don’t think any of us were prepared for this arctic blast but my office is all nice and cosy for my first session of the day, heating is on, candle is on and kettle is on! Blankets and hot water bottle also available! And new sofa is looking lovely and I’m easy to welcome my supervisees and clients in 💕