Solas Counselling

05/08/2025

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I would 100% recommend a retreat held by The Mindful Enterprise C.I.C. I attended one last week at this venue and was genuinely and pleasantly surprised — not least because the entire day was facilitated by men. I know! How extraordinary to be held in a retreat space led entirely by male facilitators. This was new territory for me, so I left my expectations at the door and arrived with an open mind and heart.

To my delight, I felt more held, seen, and supported than I could have imagined. It was a truly beautiful and transformative experience. The day was thoughtfully designed to gently shake and stir the nervous system in all the right ways — from vagus nerve toning and Wim Hof breathing, to peaceful nature walks and deep connection. Every part of it felt expansive, nurturing, and alive.

I left not only feeling deeply restored, but also connected to a group of genuinely lovely people.

Truly — there’s nothing to lose and everything to gain. 💪🏼🩵🙏🏼🙌🤍

Sally 🤍🤍

05/08/2025

Not been feeling yourself lately? Why not give this a go?

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Group Therapy for Women beginning again on 23rd September 2025 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 23rd September 2025.

✨ Location: Glasgow city centre.

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

20/07/2025

The first session can be these things and also what you need it to be 🤍🤍🤍

20/07/2025

Inspiration doesn’t always arrive with fireworks.
Sometimes it whispers through the cracks when you feel like giving up.
Sometimes it shows up as a quiet nudge:
“Rest, then try again.”

Progress can be messy. Healing isn’t linear.
But every time you choose to stay with yourself —
when it would be easier to shut down or walk away —
you are building something powerful.

💫 A new way of being.
💫 A deeper trust in yourself.
💫 A life that’s rooted in truth, not fear.

You don’t need to do it perfectly.
You just need to keep going in a way that honours where you are now.

Take the next kind step.
That’s enough. That’s everything.

18/07/2025

What your therapist wants you to know (and maybe doesn’t say enough):

💛 I genuinely care about you. Not because it’s my job, but because you’re a whole human I get to witness — and that matters to me.
🥹 I think about you between sessions. I wonder how you’re doing. I celebrate your wins quietly and hold your pain with respect.
🫶 I root for you. Every time you take a risk, set a boundary, say a truth out loud — I feel so damn proud of you.
😔 I sometimes feel helpless when you’re hurting. Not because you’re beyond help — but because I wish I could carry the pain for you (even though I know it’s not mine to carry).
🌱 I see your progress — even when you don’t. Even on the weeks you think you’ve “failed” or “wasted time.”
😭 When you cry in session, I often feel tears behind my own eyes. That’s how much your story moves me.
🧡 You’re not a number, a time slot, or a diagnosis. You’re someone I’ve come to care about deeply.
🙌 You don’t have to earn your place in the room. You’re allowed to just be — messy, tired, stuck, or unsure. I still want to be here with you.

You matter more than you know.

— With love, from your therapist who really does give a sh*te 💛
(Sally at Solas Counselling)

16/07/2025

Attending court and not sure what to expect? 🧐

Our FAQs can help! They cover lots of questions relating to:

➡️ Preparing for your court visit
➡️ Attending court - what to expect
➡️ Giving evidence

You can read our court FAQs here ⬇️

https://victimsupport.scot/information-support/going-to-court/going-to-court-faqs/

14/07/2025

Hey people

You know who you are, it’s time to turn the tables and put the focus on you, counselling can support you to start putting you first, it’s not selfish it’s absof**kinglutely necessary for healthy mental health and wellbeing.

Get in touch to find out more 🤍🤍🤍