Ali's Counselling Services

31/10/2025

This could not be more true about the person you chose to do your life with. The one that stands beside you, carries you, picks you up off the floor, cheers you on, and will to put themselves aside when you need them the most. ❤️

Love isn’t always the grand gestures, the flowers or the perfect date nights.

It’s who stands next to you when life falls apart…The person who helps you rebuild, not run away.

If you’ve got someone like that in your corner, tag them in the comments and let them know how grateful you are for them ❤️

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23/09/2025

I saw this in the shop and loved it

17/09/2025

🌿 The potential you see in others… isn’t really theirs.
It’s a reflection of what you would do in their place.

💡 This gentle reminder can help us:
✨ Accept people as they are
✨ Let go of frustration when they choose differently
✨ Recognise our own strengths we project onto others

Appreciate people for who they are today. 💚

12/08/2025

24/07/2025

Fight, Flight, or Fawn – What Does It Mean?

Ever heard of “fight or flight”? It’s part of our body’s natural stress response. When we feel unsafe—physically or emotionally—our brain quickly decides how to protect us.

Here’s what that can look like:

🧠 Fight – You get angry, argue, or feel the urge to defend yourself.
🏃‍♀️ Flight – You avoid, shut down, or want to run away from the situation.
🤝 Fawn – You people-please, say yes when you mean no, or try to keep others happy to avoid conflict.

We all react differently depending on our past experiences—especially if we’ve lived through trauma or high stress.

✨ Why does it happen?
It’s your nervous system trying to keep you safe. It’s not about weakness—it’s about survival.

🧘‍♀️ How does it affect us?
If we’re stuck in these patterns too often, it can lead to burnout, anxiety, or relationship issues.

🌱 The good news?
With support and awareness, you can learn to recognise your responses and gently start to heal.

You’re not broken. Your body is just trying to protect you the best way it knows how 💛