CitizenCoaching

CitizenCoaching We deliver 20,000 friendly professional support sessions a year to help you through difficult times.

Counselling, Anger Management & Personal Development Coaching helps young people & adults live better lives & have brighter futures. Citizen Coaching and Counselling Birmingham provides one-to-one, group and couples counselling to adults and young people both online and in person. Our anger management programmes support young people and adults live a 'life less angry'.

🎄 It’s okay… this ChristmasChristmas can be a fun, joyful time — full of connection, tradition and celebration.But it ca...
11/12/2025

🎄 It’s okay… this Christmas

Christmas can be a fun, joyful time — full of connection, tradition and celebration.
But it can also be a season packed with pressure, expectation, and emotional overwhelm.
So over the festivities, remember this:

✨ It’s okay not to drink.
You don’t need a reason. “No thanks” is enough.

✨ It’s okay to leave early.
Protecting your energy is important.

✨ It’s okay to skip gatherings.
Rest is not selfish — it’s essential.

✨ It’s okay to feel overwhelmed.
The holidays can be a lot for anyone.

✨ It’s okay not to be happy all the time.
Grief, sadness, and emotional ups and downs don’t disappear just because it’s Christmas.

✨ It’s okay to set boundaries.
You’re allowed to choose what feels right for you.

✨ It’s okay to do things differently this year.
Traditions can change. So can you.

You don’t have to perform joy.
You don’t have to pretend you’re fine.
You just have to honour where you are.

With care,
Citizen Coaching

When your mind jumps to the worst-case scenario, it’s not because you’re weak or “overreacting.”It’s because your brain ...
09/12/2025

When your mind jumps to the worst-case scenario, it’s not because you’re weak or “overreacting.”
It’s because your brain has learned to scan for danger — even when there isn’t any.

Anxiety can show up as:
• racing thoughts
• tightness in the chest
• overthinking every interaction
• difficulty relaxing
• feeling “on edge” for no clear reason

None of this means there’s something wrong with you.
It means your system is working too hard, not failing.

The real work isn’t “getting rid” of anxiety —
it’s learning to understand it, calm it, and respond to it with more kindness and clarity.

If you’re ready to make sense of your anxiety and build tools that actually help, My Anxiety Coach can guide you step by step.
It’s designed to help you understand your mind, soothe your nervous system, and find more ease in daily life.

📘 My Anxiety Coach — link in bio.

Communication isn’t about winning — it’s about understanding.These 7 tips help you slow down, listen better, and build a...
05/12/2025

Communication isn’t about winning — it’s about understanding.
These 7 tips help you slow down, listen better, and build a calmer, safer connection with the person you care about.
If you found this helpful, save it for later ❤️
📘 Want to go deeper? My Relationship Coach is packed with practical relationship tools — link in bio.

Communication isn’t about winning — it’s about understanding.These 7 tips help you slow down, listen better, and build a...
05/12/2025

Communication isn’t about winning — it’s about understanding.
These 7 tips help you slow down, listen better, and build a calmer, safer connection with the person you care about.
If you found this helpful, save it for later ❤️
📘 Want to go deeper? My Relationship Coach is packed with practical relationship tools — link in bio.

🎄 Tis the Season… to Look After You! ❄️December can be hectic, but your wellbeing matters. Keep yourself at the top of y...
02/12/2025

🎄 Tis the Season… to Look After You! ❄️

December can be hectic, but your wellbeing matters. Keep yourself at the top of your list:
✨ Pause & Recharge – Take guilt-free “me moments.”
✨ Set Boundaries – Saying no protects your energy.
✨ Celebrate Small Wins – Notice the little joys around you.
✨ Move Your Body – A short walk or stretch can refresh your mind.
✨ Limit Social Media Overload – Protect your mental space.
✨ Connect With Supportive People – Surround yourself with positivity.

This December, put yourself first — it’s essential, not selfish. 💙

29/11/2025

💛 Courage isn’t the absence of fear — it’s stepping forward anyway.

Feeling anxious, unsure, or unsteady doesn’t mean you’re failing. Every time you take a step despite fear, you’re practicing bravery, building resilience, and proving to yourself that you can handle uncertainty. 🌱

Celebrate those small steps — they are the real wins.

💜 Want practical tools to manage anxiety and build confidence?
My Anxiety Coach offers simple strategies you can use every day to calm your mind and take steps forward with more ease.
📘 Available on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/bJ77w0W

💡 Notice It, Name It, Calm ItSimply naming your anxiety can help reduce its intensity. Try saying to yourself: “I’m feel...
26/11/2025

💡 Notice It, Name It, Calm It

Simply naming your anxiety can help reduce its intensity. Try saying to yourself: “I’m feeling anxious right now.”
Awareness gives you space to pause, breathe, and respond calmly — the first step to managing anxiety.

For more simple, practical tools, My Anxiety Coach can help. 📘 https://amzn.eu/d/bJ77w0W

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can offer isn’t advice — it’s empathy.A few simple phrases can make someone feel u...
24/11/2025

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can offer isn’t advice — it’s empathy.
A few simple phrases can make someone feel understood, calmer, and less alone.

These gentle lines help people feel seen during tough moments.

They’re small, but they create safety.
They soften conflict.
They build trust.
And they remind someone that their feelings are human — not a burden.

Save these for the next time someone you care about needs grounding or reassurance.

💜 Want to strengthen connection in your relationships?

My Relationship Coach helps you communicate more clearly, reduce conflict, and feel more understood — with simple tools you can use right away.
📘 Available on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/b9CcrtZ

Real progress often shows up in small, quiet moments — the ones most people won’t notice, but you feel.Some micro-wins t...
22/11/2025

Real progress often shows up in small, quiet moments — the ones most people won’t notice, but you feel.
Some micro-wins that show you’re growing:

💚 Saying no without apologising
💚 Pausing before reacting
💚 Asking for help
💚 Feeling emotions without shame
💚 Noticing patterns

These small shifts are powerful. They mean you’re choosing healthier habits, one moment at a time. Be proud of every tiny win. 🌱

💜 Need more support with anxiety?

My Anxiety Coach gives you simple, practical tools to understand and manage anxiety day by day.
📘 Available on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/bJ77w0W

Arguments don’t have to turn into explosions.Sometimes the most powerful relationship skill is knowing when to pause — a...
20/11/2025

Arguments don’t have to turn into explosions.
Sometimes the most powerful relationship skill is knowing when to pause — and how to pause without shutting down the conversation.

These Pause Phrases help you stay connected, calm, and clear… even when emotions are running high.
Save this for the next tough moment ❤️

Which phrase do you think you’ll try first?

👇 Tell me in the comments:
What’s the hardest part about staying calm during conflict?

⸻

💜 Want to go deeper?

If you’re working on communicating better, reducing conflict, or feeling more understood in your relationship, our book My Relationship Coach can help.

It’s designed to feel like having a coach in your pocket — simple, practical, and rooted in real psychology to support healthier conversations and stronger relationships.

📘 Find My Relationship Coach on Amazon or via Citizen Coaching.

One session. One conversation. One change at a time.Change doesn’t happen overnight, but it does happen — and it starts ...
17/11/2025

One session. One conversation. One change at a time.
Change doesn’t happen overnight, but it does happen — and it starts with you. 💙

🌟 Huge thanks to Carla for sharing her thoughts on My Anger Coach! 🌟It’s wonderful to hear how the book has helped peopl...
15/11/2025

🌟 Huge thanks to Carla for sharing her thoughts on My Anger Coach! 🌟

It’s wonderful to hear how the book has helped people understand and manage their anger, with practical tools they can use in daily life. Your support and feedback mean so much! 💛

If you’ve read it, we’d love to hear how it’s helped you too. Tag and share your experience!

Address

205 Zellig Building
Birmingham
B94AT

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when CitizenCoaching posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to CitizenCoaching:

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category