Calm View Counselling

16/03/2026

Not everything we carry is visible.

From the outside, it can seem like we are fine, even thriving at times. We hold it all together, we smile, show up and just get on with things. Yet beneath the surface, we may be carrying far more than others can see.

But, just because they can't be seen, doesn’t mean they are any less heavy, or that they don’t still impact and eventually take their toll on us.

For many, therapy can become a place, sometimes the only place, where some of that weight can be put down, acknowledged and unpacked.

Just because you are carrying it, doesnt mean it has to be carried alone. And just because you are carrying it now, doesnt mean you have to forever.

12/03/2026

Healing isn't always straightforward. It can feel messy, hard and uncomfortable, at times.

We might set a boundary and struggle to uphold it as the guilt sets in.
We circle back to something we thought we had 'dealt with'.
We return to old patterns we know don't truly serve us.

And that's ok. You're not 'doing' it wrong.

Healing isn’t about becoming perfectly regulated or never struggling again. It’s often about noticing sooner and about having more awareness when we do 🩷

10/03/2026

10/03/2026

For my birthday this year, a good friend gifted me a new set of therapy cards. I’m always struck by how powerful these cards can be in helping clients uncover thoughts and emotions they didn’t realise were there. Sometimes we use them in a first session, especially when a client isn’t sure where to begin. Other times, a client asks for them simply out of curiosity.

I almost always bring them into our final session together. They offer a wonderful way to visualise the counselling journey — from those early moments of uncertainty, through growing self-awareness, to recognising how experiences have shaped them, and finally to the changes they are beginning to embody.

I am looking forward to exploring this new set with my clients.

07/03/2026

Some steps to help if you are experiencing anxiety due to what is happening in the world right now.

06/03/2026

Inspirational women 💕

02/03/2026

This 💜

Safety in therapy doesn’t mean it will always feel calm or 'easy', or that difficult things wont be brought to the surface.
It means that when hard emotions do arise, the relationship remains consistent and steady enough for healing to happen.

25/02/2026

I often use the lighthouse metaphor with my clients I liked this representation.

Therapy isn’t about rescuing.
But it also isn’t about leaving someone to struggle alone.

16/02/2026

From my own experience of counselling, I know firsthand how deeply healing self‑awareness can be. It offers a compassionate space to explore how past experiences may still be shaping your present, often in ways you might not be aware of. Through the counselling process, we can gently uncover the patterns, beliefs and emotional responses that have developed over time, allowing you to understand yourself more fully. This growing awareness can support healthier relationships, better emotion regulation and the ability to make choices that are aligned with who you truly are 🫶

14/02/2026

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13/02/2026

Aldington Green, a lovely place to walk and talk 🫶

03/02/2026

February is finally here, bringing with it the hope that spring is not too far away. This time of year often inspires people to think about making changes. Counselling can be hugely beneficial when you are considering shifts in your life—whether that is leaving your current job, exploring a new career path, or decisions around a current relationship. Sometimes our thoughts can go round in a loop leaving us feeling stuck and not able to take steps forward. Counselling can help you explore what potential change might look like with a new perspective while supporting you with difficult emotions that it can bring up. Working through this with a counsellor can help you feel empowered to move forward.