Helen Pope Counselling

01/06/2025

Perimenopause often flies under the radar.
Even with regular periods, shifts in mood, energy, sleep, skin or digestion can signal hormonal changes. It’s easy to mistake these for stress or just “getting older” but they’re real, and you don’t have to wait for menopause to get support.

26/05/2025

Box breathing:
Inhale 4 | Hold 4 | Exhale 4 | Hold 4
Repeat for a few minutes.

Why it works:
• Calms your nervous system
• Sharpens focus
• Reduces anxiety
• Builds stress resilience

Simple. Powerful. Free.

26/05/2025

Overwhelmed? Racing mind? Can’t sleep?
Insight Timer is a free app with grounding meditations, breathwork and body-based tools to help you slow down and feel more present.

A quiet way to soothe your nervous system when it all feels too loud.

https://insighttimer.com/

14/05/2025

You’re doing the best you can and that is enough.

69.8K likes, 432 comments. “You might not have it all figured out - but you’re still trying. And that matters 💕”

24/02/2025

Your worth is not measured by your weight. 💜 Recovery is possible, and support is available.
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Struggling with an eating disorder? Caring for someone who is? Beat is here to support you.

14/02/2025

Just remember, there is no 'right amount' to cry when someone dies.

Cruse have answered some of the questions they get asked the most about grief and crying ⬇️

https://ow.ly/xY2x50UYAXB

There can be a lot of preconceptions and pressure when it comes to grief and crying.

Tears are a natural expression of grief but there is a wide variety in how much people cry after someone dies. Just remember, there is no 'right amount' to cry when someone dies.

On our website, we've answered some of the questions we get asked the most about grief and crying ⬇️

https://ow.ly/xY2x50UYAXB

07/01/2025

Start where you are, use what you have and do what you can.

Start where you are.

09/12/2024

Progress is still progress no matter how small the steps 💙

No one knows what the future holds.

Do what feels right. And then again. And again.

20/11/2024

Your detailed alert could save someone’s life:

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18/11/2024

How might your healing journey change if you viewed your body not as a source of discomfort but as an ally offering signals to guide you toward safety and wholeness?

When we’ve experienced trauma, our body can sometimes feel like a foreign, even unsafe, place. But healing comes through learning to listen to and trust the body again, rather than fearing its signals. This idea is central to Bessel van der Kolk’s work, showing us that by tuning in, we can begin to heal.

Today, when you feel overwhelmed, try placing your hand on your belly and breathing deeply to create a sense of safety within yourself.

How do you approach listening to and trusting your body’s signals during your healing process?

12/11/2024

Just a small ‘micro-dose’ of hope is a powerful antidote to despair — a quick moment to remind ourselves of what’s possible, a simple act of kindness, a small step toward our goals.

28/10/2024

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is more than just ‘winter blues.’ As days get shorter, some people experience fatigue, low mood, and a lack of motivation. Simple changes like light therapy, getting outside, and staying connected with others can make a big difference.

Find out about seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and its symptoms.