Tuatara Counselling Services

18/02/2026

Bringing Sandplay out of the office...
Working from is a privilege it is also quiet
Time with inspiring colleagues focused on improving the experience in schools & the hauora of our regions children.
Loved the morning korero at KidsLink Expo at Ahutoetoe School

18/02/2026

I spent a morning out of the office today at the fantastic KidsLink Expo at the beautiful Ahutoetoe School
Having conversations & making connections with so many people in organisations in our region who's passion is improving the wellbeing of our tamariki & rangatahi.
Thank you Michele

13/02/2026

Love & Relationships are often entwined and integeral to our healthy evolution as individuals, friends, couples & families.

Rather than more hearts today, I'm sharing this Brainwave Trust Aotearoa image. May your day be filled with connections to what nourishes & sustains you

10/02/2026

Firstly my sincere apologies for being MIA on FB. I wrote this on New Year's Eve ... just found my notes, thus posting now...

"As the world seems singularly focused on Celebrating the New Year, I ask that you somply honour your truth.

Celebrate you, your tenacity, your heart, your resilience, your life...

This year has been incredibly tough in both collective & singular ways. Many will get relieved to see it end, for many the impacts, its ripples will linger for a long time & for many others it is one they are sad to farewell.

Please honour your truth, with those in your life that you know will awhi you.
Tears are in all honesty an integeral aspect of life & in reality what is the end of one year, the beginning of another without the cleansing of tears.
Please release any tears & do so with pride.please also share any lingering troubles with a friend or an awhiline you. You & your story matter.
&
May 2026 bring you, your whanaunga healing, unity, aroha, health, peace, hope & connection.
For you, a belief in your own wisdom, your intuition a knowing of your intrinsic value wrapped up in hauora & safe adventures..."
And may humanity be renewed & restored

22/01/2026

💛

“What time will you get in tonight?
Text me when you’re home
Be careful if you’re driving
Or if you’re out alone

Shout me if you need me
Or call me anytime
Hey, remember when we did that thing
And laughed until we cried?

Take a coat, it’s raining
Or shelter here with me
Let’s watch your favourite movie
I’ve made your favourite tea

I saw this and I thought of you
It really made me smile
Just checking in, I hope you’re well
I know it’s been a while

Have some fun at school today
But wear your hat - it’s cold
And look the road’s got busy now
So here’s my hand to hold”

We always hear and say these things
But rarely do we see
They’re just lots of little ways
Of saying what we really mean

See, if you listen carefully,
You’ll hear them everywhere -
All the messages of “I love you”
“You’re important” and “I care”

******

Becky Hemsley 2021
Gorgeous artwork by Carrie McKenzie Art

'How are you?' is from my second collection - What the Wild Replied
https://amzn.to/3LpIJBc
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04/01/2026

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https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HCb2EMzZM/

31/12/2025

31/12/2025

As the world seems singularly focused on Celebrating the New Year, I ask that you simply honour your truth.

Celebrate you, your tenacity, your heart, your resilience, your life...

This year, 2025, has been incredibly tough in both collective & singular ways. Many will be relieved to see it end, for many the impacts, its ripples will linger for a long time & for many others it is one they are sad to farewell. Please honour your truth, with those in your life that you know will awhi you.

Tears are in all honesty an integeral aspect of life & in reality what is the end of one year, the beginning of another without the cleansing of tears. Please release any tears & do so with pride. Please also share any lingering troubles with a friend. You & your story matter.

&

May 2026 bring you, your whanaunga healing, unity, aroha, health, peace, hope & connection... and for you, a belief in your own wisdom, your intuition a knowing of your intrinsic value wrapped up in hauora & safe adventures...

25/12/2025

23/12/2025

Humanity has a rich diversity of faiths, and thus, there are numerous religious and spiritual celebrations occurring across our summer months, imbuing themes of light, hope, new beginnings, and spiritual renewal for our world.
Whatever you or your whanau may honour, celebrate or not, may this season be one where you experience the essence of these themes in your life.
I return to in-person client appointments on January 19th. Until then, and beyond, I wish each of you a safe, nourishing time with the loved ones in your life.
May the New Year bring you renewal in all aspects of your life.

22/12/2025

Please read and appreciate how incredible you truly are
Please read and give yourselves grace & value
Please read and know support is available
Please read and find ways to breathe
Please read and know you are seen