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Supporting you through life’s ebbs and flows
🌊 Growth • Healing • Hope 🌿

I am registered with British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and have a clear DBS enhanced certificate.

08/10/2026

🌊 Life comes in tides…

Just when you think life is going smoothly, you feel steady, able to breathe and think clearly. Then the tide changes and takes you by surprise.

Have you felt stress, loss, work, family pressures, uncertainty or simply the weight of everything building up? Leaving you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or unsure of which way to turn.

You don’t always need someone to ‘fix it’, you may just need a safe, non-judgemental space to pause, make sense of what you are carrying, and be heard. 🤍

Counselling can offer that space.

Through online counselling, I offer a confidential and supportive place where you can talk openly, at a pace that feels right for you — wherever you are.

You don’t have to wait until things feel unbearable before reaching out. Sometimes having someone alongside you while you navigate the changing tides can make all the difference.

🌊 You may not be able to control the tide, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

📩 Get in touch to find out more about online counselling or to arrange an initial conversation.

04/08/2026

Been to see a few times in never noticed the poppies dedicated to those who lost their lives fighting for us and our country

“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” [Often attributed to Winston Churchill.]A gentle reminder that...
23/07/2026

“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” [Often attributed to Winston Churchill.]

A gentle reminder that while we cannot always control what happens to us, we can sometimes choose how we respond. In counselling, exploring our thoughts, perspectives, and attitudes can be an important part of creating positive change.

21/07/2026

“You will never feel ready because ready isn’t a feeling. It’s a decision.”
Author ‘unknown’

Sometimes, taking that first step towards support can feel daunting. Counselling offers a safe, confidential space to explore what you’re experiencing, gain clarity, and move forward at your own pace.

You don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin. You just have to decide that you’re ready to take the first step. Elaine 🤍

20/07/2026

✨ Exciting news! ✨

I’m delighted to share that my insurance and all the official set-up for my counselling business will be in place from 1st August.

I can also now confirm that I have an office to work from, based in Crook — something I’m incredibly excited about! 🏡💛

This has been a journey of planning, preparation and plenty of hard work, and I’m so pleased to be taking this next step towards creating a safe, welcoming and confidential space for counselling.

Email [email protected] or WhatsApp me on 07356 261722

I look forward to working with you
Elaine 🤍

You don’t have to carry it all alone. Sometimes saying it out loud is the first step to putting some of it down. 🤍That’s...
20/07/2026

You don’t have to carry it all alone. Sometimes saying it out loud is the first step to putting some of it down. 🤍

That’s why I offer a safe, supportive space where you can talk at your own pace, in a way that feels comfortable for you 🤍

Email me at [email protected] or WhatsApp 07356261722 to see how we can work together 🤍

Elaine 🤍

04/07/2026

Counselling is about connection and so it feels important that I share a bit of me here.

If you’re considering therapy, I hope this helps you put a face to my name. I’m here to offer you a supportive, empowering and healing space 🌷

29/06/2026

I didn’t come here looking for inspiration, but I found it anyway. Watching the water flow and the world carry on quietly reminded me why I created Life isn’t about avoiding the waves—it’s about learning to move through them with support, compassion, and hope. If you’re finding the current a little strong right now, you don’t have to face it alone
Elaine 🤍

25/06/2026

📖 Read this if you're healing from a narcissist.

Healing from narcissistic abuse can feel confusing, exhausting, and lonely. You may still question your reality, struggle with self-doubt, feel emotionally drained, or find yourself replaying conversations long after the relationship ends.

The effects of narcissistic relationships often linger through anxiety, low self-esteem, people-pleasing, hypervigilance, trauma bonding, and difficulty trusting yourself again.

If you're recovering from emotional manipulation, gaslighting, toxic relationships, or narcissistic abuse, remember this: healing is not about becoming who you were before. It's about becoming stronger, wiser, and more connected to yourself.

✨ You deserve peace.
✨ You deserve healthy boundaries.
✨ You deserve relationships built on respect, honesty, and mutual care.

Learn practical ways to move forward:
https://reachoutrecovery.com/how-to-recover-from-a-narcissist/

Mental health isn’t just about big victories—it’s about celebrating the little wins too. 🌸 Every step forward, no matter...
25/06/2026

Mental health isn’t just about big victories—it’s about celebrating the little wins too. 🌸 Every step forward, no matter how small, is progress. Be kind to yourself, honour your journey, and remember that healing isn’t linear. You’ve got this. 💖

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Durham

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