Private Counselling with Diana

25/02/2026

When we experience being in a new country or surroundings, we may feel anxious, confused, misunderstood, disoriented, depressed or frustrated, which is cultural shock!
However, it is something we may need to process to adjust and accept, let's talk about it 😉

19/02/2026

What is therapy for you?.....

09/02/2026

It’s true, maintaining is the key. How is it in relationships? Tell the people why we value their company, friendship, respect them in their opinions and differences and communicate our needs/ feelings wisely ;-)

🍀🪐🗣️ Everything you value in life is quietly asking for care, not rescue.

Small, consistent maintenance, checking in, showing up, fixing tiny cracks early, costs far less than rebuilding after damage is done.

Relationships fade when neglected, health breaks when ignored, and dreams collapse when postponed.

Don’t wait for things to fall apart to prove they mattered.

Choose presence over excuses, effort over delay, and responsibility over regret.

Maintain what you love today, or prepare to mourn it tomorrow.

Because

There is a
Japanese Legend that says:

Whether it's a machine, a house, or a relationship. Maintenance is always cheaper than repairing. What you don't maintain, you eventually lose.

07/02/2026

Time to Talk Day 2026

03/02/2026

Let’s our feelings be felt, they will pass, they are not permanent.

It's a strange society that we live in, where we assume that if someone is distressed by distressing events, distressing life circumstances, or distressing , there is something wrong with them – they are 'ill'.

Read more: https://www.carolynspring.com/blog/distress-is-not-illness

28/01/2026

I recommend it... Good one!

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27/01/2026

Makes me think of the positive influence we could have on others...

25/01/2026

And sometimes my best is just to rest, do not do anything, have a break and chill out 😉

23/01/2026

Cake therapy??... maybe 😅

13/01/2026

The art of listening with empathy 👍

👂 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 👂

Carl Rogers, in A Way of Being (Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1980, p.116), shares a powerful observation: "We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know."

This quote serves as a gentle reminder of the profound impact genuine listening can have. It’s not just about hearing words; it's about understanding the emotions and experiences behind them. Such empathetic listening can transform relationships, heal wounds, and foster growth.

💡 Key Significance to Counselling: Rogers’ insight underlines the essence of effective counselling and therapeutic relationships. The act of listening with empathy not only validates and acknowledges a person's feelings but also facilitates self-discovery and healing.

🌟 Takeaway: Let's strive to practice empathetic listening in our daily interactions. By truly understanding others, we create a space for positive change and deeper connection. It's a reminder that sometimes, the most supportive thing we can do is simply listen.

Share this to inspire a culture of empathy and understanding. Imagine the change we could foster if we all listened—not just to respond, but to understand. 💖

06/01/2026

I am alive... that's all!! ;-)

04/01/2026

2026....It is a chance to start again, make things differently, to feel better with myself and others 😉