Mez's Mantra

19/10/2025

What I Would Tell My Younger Self

I’d tell her she doesn’t have to hold everything together.
That it’s okay to rest, to cry, to not know what comes next.

I’d remind her that her sensitivity isn’t a weakness — it’s a gift.
That feeling deeply is not something to fix, but something to honour.

I’d tell her that healing doesn’t happen by force or perfection,
but by softening — again and again — into her own truth.

I’d whisper that she’s never been broken.
She’s simply been learning how to return home to herself.

And I’d tell her this:
The very things she thought made her “too much”
will one day become the way she helps others heal.

17/10/2025

16/10/2025

Let the rain wash away all the pain of yesterday.”

15/10/2025

The thick of a storm is what I feel like I'm in at the moment. Last week was heavy emotionally. I know I need to shake off this funky mood / mindset I'm in. I dislike the way I feel, but I know I need to be in this space right now. I feel as though every time I'm in a storm, I'm being elevated into something - the unknown. It goes back to trusting and having faith

15/10/2025

❤️ this

13/10/2025

Repeat after me
I’m ready for new opportunities 🎉
I’m ready for new 🚪 opening
Bring it on I say 💪🏿

13/10/2025

“Hope blooms where you least expect it.”

12/10/2025

I release what weighed me down last week.
I’m open to light, clarity, and new energy.”

12/10/2025

My sweet child, so strong and true,
There’s nothing in this world like you.
You face each day with courage bright,
My little hero, full of light.

The tiny pokes, the drops, the beeps,
The things that sometimes steal your sleep —
You meet them all with steady grace,
A fighter’s heart, a smiling face.

If I could take it all away,
I would — a thousand times a day.
But since I can’t, I’ll walk beside,
Your biggest fan, your constant guide.

You teach me strength, you teach me cheer,
You show me love that conquers fear.
And every day, I’m proud to see,
The brave you are — and meant to be. 💙

10/10/2025

In holistic counselling, each session is unique and collaborative, starting with an intake to build rapport and assess the client's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Subsequent sessions involve exploring concerns, practicing techniques like mindfulness or creative expression to foster awareness and healing, and collaboratively setting goals and action plans to achieve overall balance and a deeper understanding of oneself.

1. Initial Session & Rapport Building

• Introduction: The first session is often longer and focuses on establishing a safe, confidential space and building a relationship between the client and holistic counsellor. ����
• Assessment: The counsellor gathers information about the client's life story, challenges, and goals, looking at all aspects of their well-being (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual). ����
• Goal Setting: The client and counsellor discuss and align on the goals for the counselling process. ����
2. Ongoing Sessions: Exploration & Intervention
• Sharing & Exploration: Clients share progress, new insights, feelings, and challenges, which the counsellor listens to without judgment. ����
• Technique Integration: The counsellor uses a variety of gentle, creative, and integrative methods, such as: �
◦ Mindfulness and Meditation:To connect with inner experience and promote calm. �
◦ Somatic (Body-Based) Practices: To explore body sensations and process emotional experiences. �
◦ Creative Therapies: Such as art, movement, or drawing to express what words can't. �
◦ Energetic Practices: Like energy healing or Bach Flower essences, if appropriate for the client. �
◦ Cognitive & Emotional Strategies: Discussing fears, patterns, beliefs, and developing effective coping mechanisms. �
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3. After the Session
• Integration & Action: Clients may experience feelings of calm, validation, and relief from stress. ����
• Ongoing Work: The session provides techniques and strategies for managing emotions and working towards goals in their daily life. ����
• Progress Tracking: The counsellor and client continue to track progress, adapt strategies, and work through new issues in subsequent sessions.