Solas Counselling

21/11/2025

As we move into the darker weeks of the year, many people feel the weight of it — emotionally, mentally, and energetically.
And often we tell ourselves, I’ll deal with it in January… I’ll start fresh in the new year…

But the truth is: you don’t need to wait.
Support is allowed now. Rest is allowed now. You are allowed to take up space now.

On Friday 12th December, I’ll be at The Hive in Airdrie offering:
✨ A free 20-minute face-to-face session
✨ A chance to ask anything you’d like to know about counselling
✨ Space to explore how you’re really doing
✨ A free wellness gift
✨ And a voucher for two half-price sessions if taken before 31st January

If you’ve been thinking about counselling, feeling the strain of the season, or simply wanting to understand yourself a little better — this is a gentle, no-pressure way to begin.

You’re so welcome to pop in.
And if no one has told you today: you matter, and support is here for you. 🤍✨

20/11/2025

18/11/2025

18/11/2025

I’m delighted to say I’ll be at The Hive’s Magical Christmas Celebration on Friday 12th December, 11am–1pm, offering a little moment of calm in the middle of the festive madness.

At my Solas Counselling Wellness Stall, you’ll be able to:
🌟 Enjoy a free 20-minute counselling taster session, a chance to pause, breathe and speak to someone who’s fully there for you.
🌟 Take home a free wellness gift, created to support grounding + emotional ease.
🌟 Pick up a voucher for two half-price sessions, valid until 31st January 2026.
Perfect if you want to start the new year with support already in place.

This is a lovely chance to:
✨ Meet the Hive community
✨ Explore local services
✨ Treat yourself to something nurturing and meaningful

No need to book — just come along, say hello, and let yourself be supported. 💛
See you on Friday 12th at The Hive, Airdrie.

18/11/2025

National Princess Day 👑
And here’s Marly… absolutely certain she deserves royal treatment at all times.
Honestly? She’s not wrong.
A little comfort, a little softness, a little “I deserve nice things” energy never hurt anyone.

👑 How are you giving yourself princess treatment today?

17/11/2025

It’s officially Xmas in Ayr as my good friends and I went to the Christmas light switch on last night!

Today it’s an easy one at work so I decided to give myself the afternoon off for some Xmas shopping.

14/11/2025

Lately I’ve been reminded how powerful it is simply to have someone sit with you, really listen, and help you make sense of what’s going on inside.

For so many people, taking that first step into counselling can feel scary, overwhelming, or like “I’ll do it when things get worse.”

But you don’t have to wait until you’re at breaking point.

I now have availability in Ayr, Airdrie, and online, and if you’ve been wondering whether therapy might help, you’re welcome to start with a free consultation call.

It’s a gentle, no-pressure space where you can:
• Get a feel for what it’s like to work with me
• Ask questions about counselling
• Talk about what’s been heavy or confusing
• See if we’re the right fit

Sometimes that first conversation is the moment something inside you finally exhales.

If you feel the nudge, message me to book your free call on 07719455114 🤍

You deserve support that meets you where you are, with compassion, clarity, and no judgement. 🤍

13/11/2025

It’s a busy day today at The Hive in Airdrie.
I’m driving over from Ayr later and then back tonight, as I’ve got my day off tomorrow and CPD on Saturday. The training is Working With Shame — a full day on how to guide clients safely out of shame spirals.

People often ask me how shame is different from guilt…

✨ Guilt: “I did something wrong.”
✨ Shame: “There’s something wrong with me.”

Guilt can support repair, reflection and healthy responsibility.
Shame, on the other hand, shuts us down. It pulls us into hiding, disconnects us from others, and convinces us we’re unworthy of care or belonging.

In counselling, shame often becomes a spiral:
👉 a mistake
👉 a story about who we are
👉 a belief that we don’t deserve support

My work is to help people untangle that.
To separate who you are from what you’ve experienced.
To meet the tender parts with compassion and curiosity.
To show that healing isn’t about being perfect — it’s about being human.

I’m looking forward to bringing everything I learn this weekend back into my practice. Shame can feel like a dark room… but once the light goes on, it loses its power. 🤍

12/11/2025

A great way to help out 💜💜💜

We're often asked: "How can I help?"

There's a simple thing you can do: please nominate the Moira Anderson Foundation to receive a donation of £1,000 via The Movement for Good Awards from The Benefact Group! 🤞

The Benefact Group is giving away £120,000 in December as part of its 12 Days of Giving festive campaign - giving 120 charities £1,000 each over 12 days.

The first draw takes place on December 1st and the last on December 16th with 10 charities drawn every weekday.

Nominations are open now and close on 15 December 2025.

Do a search for the Moira Anderson Foundation in the charity name, add the charity type, fill in your contact information and hit the big button that says "Nominate a charity for the £1,000 draw" - and MAF will be in with a chance!

💜 Please tag some of your friends and family and ask them to vote online for the Moira Anderson Foundation! 💜

Thank you for your help.

12/11/2025

Beginning again in January…Group Therapy for Women beginning again on Tuesday 13th January 2026 for 6 weeks

✨ A place where women can come together in a safe & supportive space. An opportunity to learn more about yourself & connect with other women who experience similar challenges. This group is for women of all ages who want to feel more connected to themselves & others.

✨ A therapist led group.

✨ For women who doubt themselves & their abilities, who struggle with self-criticism.

✨ During the group you will learn how to be more self-compassionate. Our aim is to help you become aware of your unique strengths, challenge any unhelpful thoughts to help implement new behaviors & help you to create an overall more balanced self-image, leading to more confidence & healthier self-esteem.

✨ Tools within the sessions consist of a mixture of CBT techniques, meditation & somatic techniques.

✨ Price: £99 for 6 weeks, 2 hours every Tuesday evening from 13th January 2026.

✨ Location: Glasgow city centre.

For more information or to book your space please e-mail Stephanie & Amanda: grouptherapyforwomen.scotland@outlook.com

12/11/2025

Join YAMS for this FREE workshop on Anxiety. In this session we'll look at what Anxiety is, why we experience it, and learn tools to manage it.

The session is led by Karen Lafferty, an accredited counsellor.

Open to all adults. Teenagers are also welcome if accompanied by an adult.

Sign up via our Facebook messenger or via email: enquiries@yams.org.uk

12/11/2025

Parenting teens today can feel overwhelming. Learn how to support your child’s wellbeing while staying grounded yourself. ⬇️ http://ow.ly/6Srk106p01Y