Future You Therapies with Laura Southam

15/03/2026

Sending lots of love today to my Mum, who I miss dearly every day.

Also sending comfort to all the children who may be missing their Mums today, all the Mum's who may be missing their children, and everyone who has complicated feelings about Mother's day for a variety of reasons. Not all families are easy, not all people who want to be parent's get that opportunity, so I'm sending love to everyone who might need it today. ###

17/01/2026

Morning lovelies!

I took a much needed day off yesterday, and Shaun and I headed into Mapperley for a wander around the charity shops, and lunch out. I love a little bimble - my biggest self care hobby is arts and crafts, and charity shops are great for finding random things to include in mixed media art.

I'm so grateful for the ability to find joy in small pleasures, it boosts my mood and when I pick up a paint brush, needle or glue I find myself transported to a wonderful mindful state.

Where do you find get your mindful moments?

Have a wonderful Saturday,

Love Laura ###

11/01/2026

Happy Sunday all!

I've got one of those brains that is always switched on with a thousand (mostly useless!) thoughts fighting for attention. Maybe you can relate to that overwhelming feeling?

I've never been able to clear my mind, however what I do enjoy is guiding my brain in the direction I want it to go. If you're similar, try closing your eyes for 5 minutes, and mentally checking in with each part of your body - start with the top of your head, your brow, your ears, moving slowly down until you reach your toes.

You might even want to relax any part of the body where tension may appear - releasing your jaw, easing the muscles around your neck, rolling your shoulders. That five minutes might be the best 5 you experience today! ❤️

Sending you all peace and comfort today,

Laura ###

01/01/2026

Happy New Year everyone!

2025 was so incredibly busy for me - juggling a very demanding full time job with my other responsibilities was a challenge, and sadly I had very little time to devote to my business outside of working with my lovely clients, and the pro bono I like to do. That's been the case for a couple of years now, so I have neglected my little corner of the Internet! I'm planning on addressing that this year - let's see how I get on! ;)

Have you got any goals in mind for 2026? Xx

24/12/2025

This time of year can be full of wonder and joy, but it can also be a time of sadness and challenges for many. However the festive season finds you, please take some time to yourself to relax and find your peace, whatever that means to you.

Wishing those of you who celebrate a very merry Christmas, and for everyone reading a very happy and healthy 2026!

01/01/2025

Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2025!

25/12/2024

This time of year can be a challenge for many - if that applies to you, please know that you are not alone! If you need support today, there are free listening services avaliable that offer confidential support from trained volunteers.

Call 116 123 to talk to Samaritans, or email: jo@samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours

Text "SHOUT" to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line, or text "YM" if you're under 19

If you're under 19, you can also call 0800 1111 to talk to Childline. The number will not appear on your phone bill.

Sending love to you all ###

14/12/2024

This is a very interesting article for anyone curious about hypnotherapy!

Hypnosis is safe and can work as both a stand-alone or a complementary treatment with other therapies.

05/09/2024

Fears and phobia's are some of my favourite issues to help you kick to the curb - be it a common concern, like the client who used to run away from spiders who can now catch and release them calmly, or something less common, like the client who was frightened of fruit and veg who was able to happily munch on carrots at the end of our session 🥕

I've got a very open mind and have heard it all by now, so if you have a fear or phobia holding you back, I can help!

04/09/2024

I saw an interesting sign outside a local dentists this morning - "Nervous about seeing a dentist? We offer sedation". That is certainly one option, but removing those nerves is a better way to go! If you want to know how I can help you do that, get in touch. 😁

01/01/2024

Happy New Year! Wishing you all a happy and peaceful 2024 x

24/12/2023

I'd like to wish you all a calm and peaceful Christmas.

The festive season can be a really hard time for some of us, so here’s a list of useful numbers that might help:

Remember that it’s ok to ask for help!

Feel free to share or add your own

The Samaritans 116 123 jo@samaritans.org

Support Line 020 8554 9004

Transgender Support Line 07527 524034

Careline 0845 122 8622 Mon-Fri 10am-1pm, 7-10pm

Mind 0845 766 0163 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Rethink 0845 456 0455 or 0207 840 3188 advice@rethink.org

Saneline 0845 767 8000 6 - 11pm daily. Offers multilingual support

NHS Direct 111 24 hour Self Injury Support

R**e & Sexual Abuse Support 0808 802 9999 Daily 12 - 2.30pm, 7 - 9.30pm

Survivors UK for male abuse victims 0845 122 1201 Mon, Tue, Thur 7 - 9.30pm

National Self Harm Network 0800 622 6000 7 - 11pm

Anxiety Alliance 0845 296 7877 10am - 10pm anxietyalliance@ntlworld.com

No Panic 0808 808 0545

Anxiety UK 08444 775 774 Mon-Fri 9.30am - 5.30pm support@anxietyuk.org.uk

Depression Alliance 0845 123 23 20

B-eat Eating Disorder Association 08456 341 414 Mon-Fri 12 noon-5 or 8.30 help@b-eat.co.uk

Crossline National Christian Helpline 0300 111 0101 9am - midnight

OCD Action 0845 390 62 32 10-4 Mon-Fri support@ocdaction.org.uk

Young Minds for parents 0808 802 5544 Mon-Fri 9.30am -4pm parents@youngminds.org.uk

Hearing Voices 0845 122 86 42 Tues 1 - 4pm

Premier Lifeline (Christian) 0300 111 0101 Daily 9am - 12mn

Chinese Mental Health Association 0845 1228 660 Mon-Fri 4-6pm

BPD World Support for Borderline Personality Disorder 08700 053 273

Bipolar UK 0333 323 3880 or 020 7931 6480 info@bipolaruk.org.uk

Domestic Violence 0808 2000 247 24 hour

Survivors of bereavement by su***de 0844 561 6855 9am - 9pm daily

Cruse Bereavement 0844 477 9400 9 - 5pm

Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 769 7555

Frank (drugs) 0800 77 66 00 24 hours Multilingual

Narcotics Anonymous 0300 999 1212

Alzheimers Society 0845 300 0336

Dementia helpline 8.30 - 6.30 Mon-Fri

Post-Natal Illness 020 7386 0868 office hours

Parentline 0808 800 2222

Muslim Youth Helpline 0808 808 2008 Mon - Fri 6pm - 12mn Sat - Sun 12noon - 12mn help@myh.org.uk

Muslim Community Helpline 0208 904 8193, 0208 908 6715 Mon - Fri 10am - 1pm The Samaritans

Jewish Helpline 0800 652 9249 Sun-Thurs 12-12mn Friday 12-3pm (winter) & 12-6pm (summer)

Rethink - Asian mental health helpline 0808 800 2073 Mon & Wed 4 - 7pm, Tues & Thur 12 - 3pm

National Debtline 0808 808 4000 Mon - Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9.30am-1pm

ASIST Gypsy and Traveller su***de and depression helpline 07393561735

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) Help for men with a variety of issues 0800 58 58 58 5pm-midnight 365 days a year.

Web chat: https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/get-help/ 5pm-midnight 365 days a year.

National Breastfeeding Line 0300 100 0212

NCT Breastfeeding Line 0300 330 0700

Shelter - housing and homelessness advice 0808 800 4444.

Shout text counselling - adults

Www.giveusashout.org

Get help with CALM's helpline and webchat. We are here to listen, support, inform & signpost with our free, confidential and anonymous services. Contact us today.