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Help to Heal Counselling Services Face to Face and On-line counselling service, offering a supportive and compassionate space to talk.

This year I set myself the challenge to complete a half marathon with my daughter Rebecca. We found the perfect destinat...
20/10/2026

This year I set myself the challenge to complete a half marathon with my daughter Rebecca. We found the perfect destination in Rome, a place we both love! All the training, planning and preparation was completely worth it. This weekend we spent the best time together. The nerves, excitement and anticipation of the day, pushing ourselves to finish was such an achievement!
My personal goal was to complete it and not to walk any of it……Smashed! Setting a goal in life, working hard to achieve it and the sense of accomplishment when you have done it make you proud of yourself! Thank you to my beautiful daughter for being you and making me push myself, proud of you always!
What challenge are we doing next year? ❤️

What does ‘working on myself’ mean?It doesn’t mean having to change who you are or have all the answers or even have to ...
07/10/2026

What does ‘working on myself’ mean?

It doesn’t mean having to change who you are or have all the answers or even have to fix yourself to be better.

It doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with you.

It can be giving yourself time to explore the parts of you that you have avoided and giving yourself time to understand, rather than judge yourself.

It is about creating a safe place to understand yourself on a deeper level, make sense of your life experiences and begin to see what feels healthier for you.

Here are some ideas for how therapy might help you to become more comfortable with YOU.

🧠 Understand
Make sense of your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and experiences.

🔎 Explore
Look beneath the surface and explore what might be driving the patterns you find difficult to change.

💬 Talk openly
Have somewhere you can say the things you may not feel able to say anywhere else — without judgement.

🪞 Gain perspective
Sometimes we are simply too close to our own situation to see it clearly. Therapy can offer another perspective.

🛠️ Learn tools
Develop practical strategies for managing emotions, thoughts, relationships, boundaries and difficult situations.

❤️ Feel heard
Being genuinely listened to and understood can be incredibly powerful in itself.

🌱 Make changes
Therapy isn’t about staying stuck talking about problems. It’s about using understanding to begin making meaningful changes.

Sometimes therapy is where you can start the journey to work on yourself.

Here is a little therapy question for you.What are you learning to give yourself permission to do?It’s not always easy t...
29/09/2026

Here is a little therapy question for you.

What are you learning to give yourself permission to do?

It’s not always easy to give ourselves permission to do something for ourselves. We often feel guilty or pressure to do things for everyone else.

Here are some ideas to help if you are in a place where you feel like you haven’t got the balance quite right.

❤️rest without feeling guilty
❤️saying no without explaining yourself
❤️ask for help
❤️change your mind
❤️have fun without being productive
❤️stop comparing yourself to other people
❤️change who you are becoming
❤️let yourself be cared for
❤️ let go of people pleasing
❤️set boundaries
❤️ feel your feelings

Many of us grow up learning what we “should” do, what others expect from us, and how to keep everyone else happy.

We can become so used to seeking permission or approval that we forget we’re allowed to make choices based on our own needs.

Giving yourself permission isn’t about ignoring other people or doing whatever you want without considering consequences. It’s about recognising that your needs, feelings and choices matter too.

Sometimes healing and growing as a person means learning to give yourself permission for YOU.

What does healing mean?Healing does not mean pretending everything is ok. When life is overwhelming, or you are dealing ...
08/09/2026

What does healing mean?

Healing does not mean pretending everything is ok.

When life is overwhelming, or you are dealing with change or uncertainty, healing can feel like an impossible task.

It’s important to understand that healing doesn’t have to happen all at once.

Try some of the following things to help:
🕯️take one day at a time
🕯️allow yourself to feel all the feelings and emotions that you feel
🕯️set yourself some boundaries that bring you peace
🕯️take some rest without feeling guilty
🕯️talk to someone you trust
🕯️be kind and gentle with yourself when things seem difficult
🕯️remember you don’t need to have all the answers right now

A candle doesn’t have to light the whole room to make a difference.

Sometimes one small light is enough to help you take the next step.

Be kind and patient with yourself and give yourself plenty of time to heal at your own pace. You are your own light, in time you will shine brightly again.

Help to Heal can support you with dealing with challenges and allow you time to take those small steps. 🕯️

We all need a place that is important for us to feel we can breathe. A place that feels calm, where our thoughts slow do...
27/08/2026

We all need a place that is important for us to feel we can breathe.

A place that feels calm, where our thoughts slow down, we can be still and life in that moment seems simple.

My happy place is near water and in particular the beach.

Something about being near the water makes me feel grounded, free, relaxed and happy.

Looking out to the horizon, listening to the waves and taking a moment away from my busy and hectic life.

It’s a beautiful reminder that I don’t always have to be doing something. Sometimes, simply being present and still is enough.

Finding our own special and happy place is an important part of looking after ourselves. It can help us stay calm and connected and remind us of what is important in our lives.

A little reminder…..go find your happy place. Return to it when life seems too much. Don’t ever underestimate the power of a moment that simply makes you feel ok.

Where is your happy place?

Our lives can change in an instant, without any warning or signs.Grief, anxiety, relationship struggles, stress, illness...
22/07/2026

Our lives can change in an instant, without any warning or signs.

Grief, anxiety, relationship struggles, stress, illness, or simply feeling overwhelmed can leave you wondering how to cope.

Help to Heal Counselling offers you a safe, confidential space to talk and be heard without judgement.

You don’t have to have all the answers, and you don’t have to face difficult times on your own.

Together, we can explore what’s happening, make sense of your thoughts, feelings and emotions, and help you find healthier or different ways to move forward at a pace that feels right for you.

Seeking support isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a courageous step towards healing, resilience, and self-understanding.

If you’re going through a difficult time, know that it’s okay to ask for help.

Sometimes, the first conversation can make all the difference.

Help to Heal provides counselling sessions that allow time to have those conversations and hopefully make a difference.

People pleasing isn’t kindness when it comes at the cost of yourself.If you constantly put everyone else’s needs first, ...
14/07/2026

People pleasing isn’t kindness when it comes at the cost of yourself.

If you constantly put everyone else’s needs first, say “yes” when you want to say “no,” or worry that setting boundaries will disappoint people, you’re not alone.

Many people-pleasing behaviours begin as ways to stay safe, gain acceptance, or avoid conflict.

They may have helped you in the past, but they can leave you feeling exhausted, resentful, and disconnected from who you really are.

Remember:
✨ You are allowed to have needs.
✨ You are allowed to say no without explaining yourself.
✨ You are allowed to disappoint others if it means being true to yourself.
✨ Your worth is not measured by how much you do for everyone else.

Healing isn’t about becoming selfish. It’s about learning that caring for yourself and caring for others can exist together.

The next time you’re about to automatically say “yes,” pause and ask yourself:
“Am I saying yes because I genuinely want to, or because I’m afraid of what will happen if I say no?”

That one question can be the beginning of healthier boundaries, more genuine relationships, and greater peace.

You don’t have to earn your place in other people’s lives by constantly sacrificing your own.

If this resonates with you and you’re ready to explore healthier boundaries, therapy can help. Feel free to get in touch.

I’ve learned that some of the hardest seasons in life aren’t the loud ones—they’re the quiet ones, where you’re carrying...
30/06/2026

I’ve learned that some of the hardest seasons in life aren’t the loud ones—they’re the quiet ones, where you’re carrying more than anyone else can see.

I’ve had times where I questioned myself, felt stuck, and wondered if things would ever get better.

Those moments weren’t easy, but they taught me something important: you don’t have to have everything figured out to keep moving forward.

Sometimes strength is simply choosing to get up, take the next step, and believe that tomorrow can be different.

I’ve stopped expecting myself to be “strong” all the time. Some days, strength looks like asking for help. Some days, it looks like resting without guilt. And some days, it’s just refusing to give up.

If you’re going through a difficult time, I want you to know you’re not alone. Your current chapter isn’t your whole story.

Keep going, even if your progress feels slow. Healing isn’t linear, growth isn’t always visible, and brighter days have a way of arriving when we least expect them.

Be patient with yourself. You’re doing better than you think. ❤️

03/06/2026

🐚📸 Finding New Ways to Start Difficult Conversations 💬

For some people, talking about feelings, experiences, or challenges can feel overwhelming. Finding the right words isn’t always easy, especially when emotions are complex or when someone feels anxious, shy, or unsure where to begin.

That’s why I sometimes use resources such as shells, photo cards, and talk-point question cards during therapy sessions.

🐚 Shells and natural objects can provide a grounding focus, helping people feel more relaxed and present in the moment.

📸 Photo cards can make it easier to express thoughts and emotions indirectly. Sometimes an image can communicate something that feels difficult to put into words.

💬 Talk-point questions offer gentle prompts that encourage reflection and conversation without the pressure of having to know exactly what to say.

These tools can help:
✨ Reduce the pressure of direct conversation
✨ Encourage self-expression and storytelling
✨ Build confidence in sharing thoughts and feelings
✨ Support emotional awareness and insight
✨ Create a more relaxed and engaging therapeutic experience

Everyone communicates differently, and therapy doesn’t have to be about sitting face-to-face and talking continuously. Using creative and interactive resources can help people feel more comfortable, understood, and able to engage at their own pace.

May is Mental Health Awareness month and it’s important to think about how we remove and reduce the stigma around talkin...
29/04/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness month and it’s important to think about how we remove and reduce the stigma around talking about our mental health and the battles we face.

Spring represents renewal, mental health awareness should be an opportunity for growth, healing and new beginnings.

Therapy can be a space for personal growth and emotional healing.

When you sit in my counselling chair I want you to feel that you are on your own journey towards healing.

Let this May reflect the importance of mental health awareness, openness, and creating safe spaces where people feel heard, supported, and understood.

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