Cypselae Counselling

13/11/2025

Such a great explanation of how it feels to have a panic attack and how the tools spoken of in therapy are so hard to apply in the throw of panic. It's not an easy thing to recover from, but therapy and learning the skills through practice and awareness in therapy do work. It's something I work with a lot currently.

13/11/2025

Are you struggling with your mental health right now?

Know that you’re not alone 💕

The shorter, darker days impact us all in different ways and for those suffering with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), this can be a really challenging time of year.

The good news is, there are ways you can manage SAD:

In my last video, I talked about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), what it is and who is at risk. So in this latest video, I will focus on how to manage SAD...

04/11/2025

Sometimes, rest
is all you need,
to bring you back,
to yourself,
and to all you love.
Take time
just to sink into ..
Coming home,
to your safe place.
Embrace the joy and security
Of your home comforts.
Relax into each breath
As you notice
the chaos of life
Leave you,
Quietly,
Cocooned in love
and safety.
You're home ..

🖋️C.E. Coombes
🎨 Lucy Almey Bird

Serendipity Corner ✨

02/11/2025

A good practice for us all, especially if you struggle with the autumn and winter months.
Keep in touch with your loved ones, eat lovely warming food, make use of the indoor time to rest more and enjoy your memories of the activities during the spring and summer.
I hope you can all enjoy the winter xx

30/10/2025

Have you adjusted to the clocks changing yet? ⏰

No, me neither!

This time of year can be tricky, as the weather gets colder and the days get shorter. You might find that your mood is changing, you feel lower or more tired than usual.

You might be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). But what is it, and how can you combat the symptoms?

Find out everything you need to know in my latest blog:

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? In this guide, we'll look at the the symptoms, causes and treatments of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

28/10/2025

Are you feeling overwhelmed?

Check out this short video I made sharing five somatic breathing exercises that can help you to find calm in moments of stress or anxiety

Make sure to save this video to use later should you need (or subscribe to my channel for similar tips and advice!): https://youtu.be/J8dVY7iO700

Are you feeling overwhelmed? If so, this video will teach you five somatic breathing exercises that will bring you back to your body and provide you with a m...

23/10/2025

What causes Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

As the seasons change, you might notice you start to feel down or suffer from low mood and depression.

But what exactly is it about the winter months that make us feel like this?

Well, it’s combination of reduced serotonin and increased melatonin, along with genetic and lifestyle factors.

18/10/2025

I love how Donna Ashworth reframes the impact of menopause. This post really resonates with me as a menopausal woman where all the symptoms were crippling and I felt like I had lost myself, this reframe of viewing the changes as a chance to lose all the layers placed on the various versions of myself at each chapter feels so positive, empowering and freeing.
If you are stuck in the debilitating menopause chapter, have a read of Donna's wise words and try this reframe to help manage your thinking. I hope it helps you.

I have this theory that the menopause is there to unpick us…

Not the real ‘us’ but the versions created by society and its superwoman expectations.

The versions created by the impact of decades of fertility hormones, childbirth, mothering, or the lack of all that.

A heart broken and rebuilt a million times over and a body completely exhausted by constantly reinventing itself to fit the mould of that particular chapter.

I think the menopause strips us bare.

Not to humiliate but to eventually FREE us.

And aren’t we so very lucky now that we have such control over HOW we rebuild.

These hormones that plague us so become ours to curate and administer.

And the biggest weapon of all is ours to brandish - SHARING.

No shame, fear or symptom can thrive in the light of our shared wisdom and experience.

The power is ours, what a thing.

And I’m not for a minute daring to say that any of this undoing is easy - but show me a phase of your life ruled by hormones that was easy, my love. We know what it is to battle, you and me.

I have this theory that the menopause is there to unpick the versions of ourselves we are far too brilliant and wise for now.

And we get to rebuild in the shape of something far more fitting…

the woman we were meant to be, all along.

Donna

(If you are stuck in the throes of menopause and cannot see a way out, please train your algorithms to follow these amazing women who will remind you we are here to thrive and not just survive…)






There are so many others but this following of the above will bring many more your way. Isn’t that just the joy of an algorithm.

Donna ###

16/10/2025

Do you make time for self-care? If not, why not?

Taking time out for yourself and prioritising your well-being is so important, so I thought I’d take a moment to talk about self-care:

- What is it?
- What it might look like
- My self-care routine
- Why it’s so important for your mental health

Check out the full video on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Pcq7WmXnl-Q

I’d also love to hear from you! What do you enjoy doing to relax and recharge? Drop me a comment below and let me know 👇

Last month was ‘Self-Care September’, so I thought it would be nice to take a moment to talk about self-care, what it means, what it might look like, and why...

09/10/2025

If this resonates with you and you feel that people don't understand why you are exhausted and need to sleep more because of your depression, share this to help raise their awareness.

People with depression don’t sleep a lot because they’re lazy… they sleep because they’re exhausted from surviving.

Let’s talk about it. Let’s change the narrative. 💬

08/10/2025

The days may be getting shorter, but the sun is still shining ☀️ so make sure you’re getting outside and making the most of it!

Spending time in nature can boost your mental health in a number of important ways, helping you to combat symptoms of SAD, depression and anxiety.

You can find out more about this in my latest blog:

Here are five ways that spending time in nature can boost your mental health and help combat symptoms of depression and anxiety.

03/10/2025

As promised, here is my newest video on how to manage Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

In this video, I’ll share tips on:

- The importance of natural light and going for a walk in nature
- Why it’s important to keep your routine
- How to stay connected
- Why you should plan ahead for the winter months
- Why you must show yourself compassion and kindness

Check out the full video here (and don't forget to like and subscribe to my channel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6jy17biljc

And if you have any questions about SAD or any other mental health problems, feel free leave a comment below or drop me a message - I’m always happy to help!

In my last video, I talked about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), what it is and who is at risk. So in this latest video, I will focus on how to manage SAD...