The Gap Counselling

30/12/2025

Christmas can feel strangely exhausting.

Not because of the food, the family or the logistics, but because of the performance.
The smiling, the pretending, the pressure to say everything was perfect.

Many people recognise that feeling. The sense that something isn’t true, but everyone plays along anyway.
We do it year after year, promising ourselves that next time will be different.

As the year turns, some people start to question that pattern.
Who are we trying to please?
What would it look like to be more honest, first with ourselves, then with each other?

Authenticity doesn’t mean difficult conversations on Christmas Day.
It means allowing space for truth, before and after.
It means stepping out of roles that no longer fit.

As we move into 2026, perhaps the most meaningful resolution is not to do more or be better, but to be more real.

At The Gap, we work with people who are tired of pretending and ready to understand themselves with compassion and clarity.

You don’t have to keep playing a part.

26/12/2025

26/12/2025

Does this conversation seem familiar? Could it be time for a real conversation?

23/12/2025

Are you in Palma this weekend? ⚽🌊

Join us for the Movember Charity Football Match on Sunday 3rd November! If there are any crew out there who would like to take part and play on the Yachtie team, please send us a message.

We’re proud to sponsor this fantastic day organised by The Gap Counselling in support of Movember, Cancer Support Group, Yachting Gives Back, and Street Angels.

📅 Event Highlights:
⚽ Football Match
🔥 BBQ
🎨 Face painting
🎪 Family-friendly stalls
💪 Tug of war
🎶 DJ & live music
🎟️ Raffle with amazing prizes donated by local businesses!

Bring your crew, and if you’re up for some friendly competition, we’d love to have you join the Yachtie Team!

Help make a difference while having an epic day out in Palma! 💙

18/12/2025

The Empty Chair...

At Christmas, absence can feel louder than anything else:
A chair that was always theirs.
A place that feels wrong to fill.
A moment that reminds you of everything that has changed.

Grief does not come with rules. Some families leave the chair empty. Some choose someone to sit there in honour. Some are still working out what feels right.

There is no correct way to remember someone you love. There is only what feels manageable, together.

If this season feels heavy for you, you are not alone.

This Sunday, we are holding a quiet, gentle moment at The Gap in Son Caliu to remember those who are no longer with us.

Remembering Our Loved Ones
Sunday 21st December
11:00
The Gap, Son Caliu

Light a candle, sit quietly, share a warm drink, or simply be present. You are welcome to come alone, with family, or in support of a friend. A small moment of togetherness can help.

11/12/2025

After 20 years in a secure medical career, Imke found herself asking the same question many of us quietly carry around:
“Is this really my life… or just the life I once chose?”

Her journey back to herself was inspired by our 8-week programme, Dare To Be You. It’s for people who’ve spent years doing everything “right” but still feel disconnected from who they really are.

If you’re at a crossroads… if you’ve been functioning instead of living… if you know there’s more in you than the world has seen so far… this course is your space to reconnect with yourself and move forward with clarity and courage.

New courses start in February 2026:
• Online for those in the UK
• In-person at The Gap Café

More info and sign-ups are on our website: https://www.thegapcounselling.com/services/courses/dare-to-be-you

Dare to be you. It might be the right moment to take your next step.

In this video, Imke shares her powerful story of walking away from a 20-year medical career to rediscover her identity, purpose and passion.If you’ve ever fo...

05/12/2025

Remembering Our Loved Ones – Sunday 21st December, 11:00 🕯

Christmas can be a difficult time for many, especially if you’ve lost someone you love.

On Sunday, 21st December, there will be a gentle, reflective moment at The Gap - Son Caliu to honour those who are no longer with us.

🕯 Light a candle
☕ Enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee
💛 Take a quiet moment to remember

Everyone is welcome, whether you’re coming alone, with family, or supporting a friend. Sometimes a small moment of togetherness can make all the difference.

Visit The Gap's page for more details.

04/12/2025

✨ Small joys count too.
A quiet morning.
A message from a friend.
A walk in the cold air.
A cup of something warm.

Not every moment needs to be magical, some can simply be gentle.

Here’s to finding little pockets of peace this Christmas period.

02/12/2025

We’re grateful to share some lovely feedback from BIC - Baleares International College, Sant Agustí 's latest newsletter following Gary’s Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month talk with students in Years 10–13.

The session focused on helping young people understand what mental health really is, the pressures they face, and how to recognise when something isn’t right.

BIC highlighted how Gary encouraged students to:
• recognise early signs of poor mental health
• speak openly, especially young men who may feel unsure about asking for help
• stay connected, talk honestly, and seek support when needed

These conversations matter.
When young people learn early on that their feelings are valid, that they’re allowed to ask for help, and that they’re not alone, they build stronger foundations for lifelong mental wellbeing.

A huge thank you to the staff and students at BIC for welcoming us, and for recognising how important it is to talk openly about mental health with the next generation.

30/11/2025

Happy Sunday everyone!

A reminder that today’s final Movember event has been postponed, our new date will be Thursday 18th December from 18:00 - get your Christmas jumpers ready! 🎄

The raffle will be drawn on the 18th, so there is still plenty of time to get involved 🥳