Restoring Your Story

11/07/2025

There’s a saying used to describe empathy - to walk a mile in their shoes. To hear someone else’s story, to see that they saw, to feel what they felt, and from that to understand why they are the way they are, without judgement.

This is one of the things that drew me to wanting to work as a counsellor.

Not because I’ve lived your life - but because I’ve lived my life, and I know how valuable it has been to have people walking with me, supporting me, encouraging me, as I faced up to the hard things and worked through them.

And from this, I want to help others the way others have helped me.
Pay it forward.

To hear your story. To understand why you are the way you are. To walk with you, support you, and encourage you as you face up to whatever life is throwing your way. To help you work through it. Without judgement.

24/02/2025

How often do we devalue the pieces of coal in our lives?

How often do we realise that, in time, and through the trials of life, they often turn into our deepest, richest treasures?

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19/02/2025

Here at ‘Restoring Your Story’, I believe that your story matters — because YOU matter.

I also recognise that sometimes, life throws us challenges that leave parts of our story feeling broken. It may be things we believe about ourselves, things others have said or done that hurt us, or events outside our control that affect us.

As your counsellor, I will use listening skills, empathy, compassion, and curiosity to help you explore your story.

As we journey together, my hope is that you are able to move towards healing and wholeness by Restoring Your Story!

Currently available for new appointments, please head to my website for more information.
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12/09/2024

What are your dreams for your future?

Many of us have big dreams, but don't know how to start stepping towards them; or have thoughts and words spoken over us that prevent us from moving towards our dreams.

If you need some support to let go of things holding you back, so you can reach for your dreams, check out my website or send me a message!

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10/09/2024

Sometimes life throws us roses, and we are able to enjoy the moments and days.

Sometimes life throws us things that are harder to deal with, that fill us with fear, and leave us wondering where to turn, or how to get away...

If you need to talk to someone about the metaphorical snakes in your life, please get in touch with me!

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09/09/2024

Are you struggling to turn the page after a challenging chapter?

Do you want to see what comes next, yet at the same time you're too afraid to take that step?

I'd love to journey with you, support you to turn the page, and walk with you through whatever comes your way.

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08/09/2024

What might be going on underneath your anger?
Sometimes anger is telling you that your rights, needs, or wants have been violated.
Sometimes anger is protecting you from feeling other vulnerable or painful emotions.
When you notice anger in yourself, it can be helpful to ask, "Why am I angry?"
You might be surprised by the answer!

If you need help unravelling your anger, I'd love to work with you!

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07/09/2024

If you're anything like me, sometimes your 'negative' emotions can get out of control, feeding off your thoughts and sinking you down into the depths of a pit that feels ever so deep, and you wonder if you'll ever get out.

The thing is, the 'negative' spiral is only half the picture. There's also a 'positive' side, and as we focus on what is true, pure, lovely, or worthy, and hold gratitude for these things, the spiral of thoughts and feelings pulls us up out of the pit and towards joy.

Sometimes, we need a safe place - a friend, a family member, a mentor, or a counsellor - to speak out our hurts and disappointments, to resolve the hard things and make space for moving towards positivity. If I can be that person for you, please head to my website and fill out a contact form.
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06/09/2024

I love this quote.

How often we beat ourselves up when we feel we're not handling our struggles very well. But what if we could find a way to give ourselves grace - to allow ourselves to rest while the storms pass?

What if we were able to find a trusted friend or counsellor to shelter with, who could provide support in the midst of the storm?

If a listening ear might be helpful to you, I'd love to hear from you!

Restoring Your Story
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14/08/2024

Have you ever been told by someone that you must forgive? I have. It really got under my skin. I mean, they hurt me! Why should I forgive?

Head to my latest blog post to read more:
www.restoringyourstory.wixsite.com/counselling/post/the-f-word-forgiveness

You've been told that you must forgive someone, but you don't want to. What do you do? I've been there, on more than one occasion. The latest one was only a few weeks ago. I was struggling in my relationship with someone I've known for a long time. We've had many good moments, but there's also been....