HOPE & GROW

18/01/2026

Many of us don’t struggle in relationships because we don’t care. We struggle because we were never taught how to say what we feel without fear.​​​​​​​​
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We learned to prioritise harmony over honesty,​​​​​​​​
connection over clarity, and other people’s needs over our own—​​​​​​​​
all in the name of keeping the peace.​​​​​​​​
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And then perimenopause arrives.​​​​​​​​
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Patience thins. And suddenly, we’re no longer willing to swallow our needs or put up with behaviour that doesn’t feel okay anymore.​​​​​​​​
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We want to be treated better—and that’s not a problem. It’s a signal. Join me for a cuppa on the couch and share your story. ​​​​​​​​
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📍 Hope & Grow Counselling | Corrimal​​​​​​​​
Supporting individuals and couples through midlife, perimenopause, and relationship change.​​​​​​​​
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15/01/2026

You don’t need flawless communication or constant harmony.
You need curiosity, accountability, and a shared commitment to do better together.

Where could a little more willingness soften things in your relationship right now?

10/01/2026

If you keep having the same fight and nothing changes…

Make this year the time for change.

Couples appointments available.

08/12/2025

🌿 Family by Choice at Christmas Time 🌿

"Family isn't always blood. It's the people in your life who want you in theirs; the ones who accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile and who love you no matter what." — Dez Del Rio

✨ The people who love you by choice, not by duty, are the truest family you'll ever have. 💛

🎄 Choose to surround yourself with those who lift you, see you, and love you for the person you are becoming this Christmas. 🎅

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02/10/2025

28/09/2025

Every day, look for small opportunities to be kind to your partner. 💚
Acts of kindness aren’t just “nice to have” — they build a lasting positive perspective in your relationship.

It can be as simple as:
☕ Making them a morning coffee
🧺 Helping with household tasks
💬 Offering words of encouragement

Kindness is about being generous in spirit and action — staying attuned to your partner and choosing to act in their best interest.

✨ The little things create the big love.

What’s one small act of kindness you can do for your partner today?

29/08/2025

Connection is the Lifeline of Love

Connection isn’t about hours of deep talks or grand gestures — it’s built in the small, everyday moments: a smile across the room, a gentle touch on the shoulder, or stopping to really listen.

When couples nurture these simple acts of presence, they create a sense of “us” that carries them through the harder times.

Tip: Try one intentional moment of connection today — a hug that lingers, a question asked with real curiosity, or undistracted eye contact.


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27/08/2025

Affection is Fuel


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05/06/2025

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17/09/2024

Cotswold

12/09/2024

Attending Masters Event in Oxford University UK on Trauma and Mental Health..... completed day 2. 2 days to go. What an amazing setting to be in, and amongst so many top speakers. I'm so glad I made the track to attend.