CSC counselling, clinical supervision and Training

08/03/2026

Something I’ve learned from being both a therapist and a woman …

Strength isn’t always the version of us that looks put together, it’s far from it.

Sometimes strength is crying in the car and still showing up.

Sometimes not showing up is exactly what you need.
You might be missed — but if you’re judged for it, you’re probably in the wrong room.

Sometimes it’s setting a boundary that terrifies you.

Sometimes it’s admitting you’re not okay.

I’ve seen so many women in the therapy room believe they have to be everything for everyone, but in truth that means there is little left for themselves.

But here’s the truth: You’re allowed to break.

And you can do all of that and still be an absolute badass.

You are not here to be perfect. You can be real.

You’re not here to meet every expectation,shrink yourself,or hold everything together for everyone else.

You’re allowed to break, allowed to rest, allowed to change.

And you’re powerful.

To every woman doing the brave work of healing, growing, and becoming —

You don’t have to be unbreakable to be strong. You can also f # up along the way, I know I do.

Happy International Women’s Day to the women doing the sometimes exhausting work of being human. 💜

09/11/2025

Love this picture of the little team that CSC sponsor. It makes me sad that this generation will be very unlikely to have a relationship with someone who has lived experience of these traumatic years. I’m very grateful of the very few stories I was privy to hear, the connection, shock, disbelief and empathy held over small snippets, now just a day in history. Days like these allow us to share memories that have been passed down through generations, and allow these brave people’s stories to never be forgotten. I know the managers great grandad would be very proud of this photo. After serving as a marine in the war, he got married on Christmas Day as it was the only day they had together, they went on to have a family and he too started a football team for his son (where they played in doc martens 🫣😂). He had the joy of watching from the sidelines, managing his son and watching his grandson playing and I know if possible, he would of stood proudly on the sideline watching you. ❤️ 🌺

21/08/2025

long time ago in a far away galaxy. No actually it was 15 min walk away 🤣. This girl walked out with her GCSE results.. all E’s and F’s…. She walked back in the next year for retakes and got the same results…. No understanding of my Dyslexia or ADHD and how I learn differently. I got jobs, good jobs and with creativity, flare and determination I lived life. 10 years ago, around this time, I passed my level 4 diploma in counselling and then my diploma in counselling children through play! (Who knew the girl that struggled could complete 2 level 4s in a year, with 3 kids a home and working part time). I then have gone on to train in lots of areas, upskill myself, up to a level 6. Today, my second level 5 popped through the door!!!! What ever you get today…. Be proud, you have a long way to go in life and lots of roads to take ❤️❤️

26/06/2025

While on the therapist retreat I hit my 10 year anniversary of leaving college! Exam done, no idea of the results, but my learning and growth in college completed. What I didn’t know is what I would build, how my business model would change, what growth would come personally and professionally, how venerability would be ok and connect me with the most amazing people. How many times I would be in and out of therapy and how many cheerleaders new and old would be there. Eternally grateful ❤️ CSC

05/05/2025

Part one dropped last week and park 2 drops Weds 🙌🏻. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/chalk-and-coffee/id1767601826

Session 2 episode 18 and 19

25/04/2025

THE SECRET IS OUT 🎉 Back in January, invited me on their podcast to talk about Neurodivergents and trauma in a school setting. After a night of chaperoning at panto, we jumped online and finished at 1am 😱 and that was only as I become aware of the time. I honestly think we could have talked for hours and I know there will be a part 2 at some point,,when time difference allows. Amazing to be called a powerhouse too!! Thank you so much for having me and making me feel so comfortable. This was so outside my comfort zone, however Shana really valued my opinion and her general curiosity in my experience and knowledge made it easy. Episode drops next Wednesday.

11/04/2025

I’ve been super quiet recently and there is a reason!

Not only has my practice been really busy, I have been upskilling and in the middle of completing my CPCAB level 5 in somatic therapy! Back to criteria writing and triad work 🫣.

If you haven’t heard of somatic work it’s a bottom up approach working and connecting to the feelings in your body. Instead of top down (talking therapy, using your brain) While I have been folding this into practice for a few years after trauma training, i wanted to fully emerge the process into full somatic sessions. I’ll share more of the benefits throughout the weeks, but just wanted to say Hi 👋🏻 and the reason I have been awol…..

20/12/2024

CSC is now closed till the new year (unless you have an appointment booked). Thank you to all them clients that have choose me to walk their journey with them this year, I am so humbled and privileged to do the job I do. My work phone is now locked in a draw, however I am contactable on email for the clients that have appointments, all other enquires I’ll answer in the new year and my diary is still available online for bookings. Sending peace and love in abundance ❤️

18/12/2024

I LOVE the teens i work with, we have a great therapeutic relationship, they spill the T with me, cry laugh, work through their s**t! I work with them to take control, boundries, look at their reactions, break the unhealthy coping mechanisms, replace them with healthy, look at the role they play in situations/school drama and also with the teans permission we work as a wrap a round with the parents. As tweaks to the environment can help too. I’ve worked with over 100 teens and young people in 2024. Some have been with me for years and pop in and out, when needed, the smile when i open the door means everything! Some come for short term, some have been with me for the year, some are are jist starting. Where ever they are in the process, every session is about them and they know, when the tough work is over and its time to finish, the door can be opened as fast as it was pulled too behind them. its only ever pulled too, and behind them as they are in control of the ending, i dont shut it (metaphorically). So as i look to finish 2024 going into 2025, and entering my 10 year in this crazy world, i love so much. I smile and feel extremly humble that i’m blessed enough to be on the journey with them. Merry christmas my lovely lot (you know who you are 🥰). My first few weeks in Jan are full already, but if you think you or your teen would like my approach, book a 20 min free into chat and we will see what we can do…. And clients, if you haven’t booked in, get on the booking system or email me ❤️.

12/12/2024

When you get 2 awards from . She has been an amazing coach this year, helping me with my ADHD dopamine fuelled spending! It was a pleasure to contribute to her book and an honour to be asked ❤️. Thank you!

21/11/2024

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Hi, I’m Charlotte, a qualified counsellor who specialises in working with ND, throughout my 10 years, I have made it my duty to keep up with updated information and learning to allow me to be at the top of my game. The added bonus of having a full ND tribe living with me (including me) means I have professional and lived experience to draw on. I’ve teamed up with the amazing Healthy Minds, to not only bring you a Membership that supports you being a Parent of ND child, but also gives you monthly credits to spend with other professionals in the community, 24/7 access to a doctor, as well as so much more!
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