Catherine Teale Therapy/Counselling Services

10/09/2025

Do you ever feel lost in a maze? No matter what direction you turn or what path you go down, you still can't find your way?
Life can be like this at times, especially when we are following others, listening to others' expectations and pressures that they push onto us, slowly stealing our identity.

What would it be like to put yourself first and ask yourself what do I want? What path do I want to go down today? What would it feel like not to follow, not please others, and take the first step in putting your own needs first?

Take a moment to think about this and reflect on how well you know yourself and what your needs are. Think about what parts of you have been neglected by following others.

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05/09/2025

I am a qualified Rewind Trauma therapist after successfully completing training with Dr David Muss, the founder of the IARTT Rewind Technique. Rewind Therapy is a safe. fast and effective treatment for symptoms caused by a traumatic event, PTSD and any other symptoms caused by psychological trauma.

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The Rewind Technique has a 90% success rate and is highly effective in treating PTSD, trauma, phobias, and anxiety. It employs relaxation and guided imagery as well as the use of repetition. Extensive research has shown that many clients experience substantial reductions in their symptoms, with some even achieving complete relief. A recent UK study by The Human Givens Institute revealed that 43% rated is at extremely successful, 53% of rated as successful and 7% rated it as acceptable and no one in the study rated it as poor or as a failure. Please see the link for further information. (https://www.hgi.org.uk/articles/evidence-for-the-rewind-technique/).
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The rewind technique helps to reduce or even eliminate trauma and PTSD symptoms within a short space of time, usually between one - three sessions.
It can address symptoms such as flashbacks, repeated nightmares, intrusive images, or thoughts.
The Rewind Technique can help individuals recover from one-time incidents or more complex trauma. Sometimes, we may need to break it down if incidents are unrelated, which will require a separate course of treatment.

Rewind Trauma Therapy can help with:

Car accidents Being Trapped
Traumatic hospital visits. Attacks
Robbery Attacks Victim of crime
Redundancy or work related stress Traumatic birth
Combat Sexual abuse
Su***de attempts
Phobias Many more+

I am currently looking for anyone who would like to be part of a case study for the IARTT. All recognisable information is kept anonymous with a reduced fee. Please see www.tealetherapy.com for more information.

12/08/2025

Visited Chatsworth House and Gardens today and stumbled upon this inspiring quote. It’s a great reminder that we should focus on our own journey, embracing our individuality and the present moment, rather than comparing ourselves to others.

02/08/2025

Happy Saturday everyone! That there is a little paw print in the sand 😍. Whilst I have been busy in my therapy room sorting out all my drawers, I noticed this paw print. I think my cat neko decided she wanted to play in the sand. So cute, although I'm glad it was just a paw print if you know what I'm saying 🤭

19/07/2025

✅️ After a very busy few months of stopping and starting, I have finally completed and handed in my case study and application for BACP Accreditation. Now, it is a long wait until I find out the results (Approx 1-2 years) whilst they go through their rigorous process. ✅️

✨️Once I pressed that send button, I managed to walk away and let any worries go. What will be will be... if it comes back, I will deal with it. If it is approved, then that's amazing ! Either way, I could not have done anymore. ✨️

🧘‍♀️ Self-care is so important, and sometimes, this can easily get neglected, especially with busy lives and ongoing tasks and commitments. Even if you just take 5/ 10 minutes for yourself every day, you need that time to rest and repair . 🧘‍♀️

🙌 I’m so grateful that last night I could experience my first sound bath.. it was so relaxing and calm. I could fully immerse myself in the sounds and pay attention to my own breathing. I also met some lovely people and the lovely Anita. I’m looking forward to the next one and many more. 🙌

What is it that you do for self-care and time out?


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17/06/2025

Smiling through depression.

Understanding the Complex Nature of Depression
Anybody who has suffered with depression will know just how difficult it is to pull yourself out of it. The struggle is often an overwhelming one, where the simple act of getting out of bed can feel like climbing a steep mountain. Suddenly, it isn't that easy to feel happy or to engage in the activities that once brought joy and fulfillment. Hobbies that used to spark excitement may now seem dull and uninviting, and social interactions can become daunting tasks rather than enjoyable experiences. It’s not easy to ‘just snap out of it’ or ‘cheer up,’ as these phrases often oversimplify a complex mental health condition that requires understanding and compassion.
I have also had clients question if they are depressed, sometimes not being aware that they are unwell and experiencing the symptoms of depression.This lack of awareness can be particularly troubling, as individuals may attribute their feelings of sadness or fatigue to stress, burnout, or other life circumstances, failing to recognize the deeper issue at play. Depression can manifest in various forms, such as persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, changes in appetite, and sleep disturbances, yet many people may not connect these symptoms to depression itself.
Furthermore, depression can creep up over time, often starting with subtle feelings of unease or discontent that gradually intensify. Over weeks or months, these feelings can evolve into a heavy blanket of despair that seems impossible to shake off. From the outsider's perspective, depression can be invisible, masked with a smile that belies the internal struggle. Many individuals suffering from depression become adept at hiding their pain, leading others to believe they are coping well when, in reality, they are battling a storm within. This invisibility can create a profound sense of isolation and misunderstanding, as those around them may not realize the depth of their suffering. Understanding depression requires a compassionate approach....

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09/06/2025

Start thinking about the way you speak to yourself in a negative way. By reframing to more positive thoughts helps build confidence, motivation and balance. This can reduce stress, anxiety and negative behaviour patterns.

06/06/2025

Take note from the Alpaca.. "Beauty is everywhere for those who stop to look"



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21/05/2025

A day spent at the Hopen mental health conference breaking barriers and building bridges, with some great people Mick Cooper .mick leading figure in counselling. Dr John Wilson - bereavement counselling and grief support, Victoria Engish, Alison Armstrong, Nigel O'Flaherty- Johnson and Lee Maryan.

15/05/2025

Sharing with you this reminder to be whole, to be you and to never settle for anything less. 🫶🏻🙌🏻

“Do not love half lovers
Do not entertain half friends
Do not indulge in works of the half talented
Do not live half a life
and do not die a half death
If you choose silence, then be silent
When you speak, do so until you are finished
Do not silence yourself to say something
And do not speak to be silent
If you accept, then express it bluntly
Do not mask it
If you refuse then be clear about it
for an ambiguous refusal is but a weak acceptance
Do not accept half a solution
Do not believe half truths
Do not dream half a dream
Do not fantasize about half hopes
Half a drink will not quench your thirst
Half a meal will not satiate your hunger
Half the way will get you no where
Half an idea will bear you no results
Your other half is not the one you love
It is you in another time yet in the same space
It is you when you are not
Half a life is a life you didn’t live,
A word you have not said
A smile you postponed
A love you have not had
A friendship you did not know
To reach and not arrive
Work and not work
Attend only to be absent
What makes you a stranger to them closest to you
and they strangers to you
The half is a mere moment of inability
but you are able for you are not half a being
You are a whole that exists to live a life
not half a life”

― Gibran Khalil Gibran

14/05/2025

🎬 My Octopus Teacher (2020) 🎬📽

"A poignant reminder of the wisdom that can be found in the wild and the healing power of connections with the natural world"

Wow this is a must watch.

Craig Foster struggled with lack of purpose and burnout decides to free dive daily encounters an intelligent octopus who he films and documents almost daily for a year.

This documentary really touched me, seeing the extraordinary bond and connection between the octopus and human. Very emotional and heartwarming.

09/05/2025