Lisa Horton Psychotherapeutic Counsellor

Lisa Horton Psychotherapeutic Counsellor Offering face to face (in Kings Norton B38) and online sessions.

I offer support for a wide-range of issues creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore whatever is on your mind.

Sometimes, the coldest places aren’t outside—they’re the spaces we retreat to when we try to escapeBut what if healing b...
10/08/2025

Sometimes, the coldest places aren’t outside—they’re the spaces we retreat to when we try to escape

But what if healing begins not in avoidance, but in learning how to feel safely?

Self-worth isn’t loud—it’s liberating.The moment you truly discover your value, something shifts.You stop chasing those ...
07/07/2025

Self-worth isn’t loud—it’s liberating.
The moment you truly discover your value, something shifts.
You stop chasing those who overlook it.
You stop shrinking to fit spaces too small.
You stop explaining yourself to people unwilling to understand.

You rise.
And whoever sees you from there… deserves to.

Want to explore this more? Give me a call

Sometimes the battlefield is your childhood.Sometimes it’s the home you had to survive in.Sometimes it’s the silence you...
29/06/2025

Sometimes the battlefield is your childhood.
Sometimes it’s the home you had to survive in.
Sometimes it’s the silence you carry in rooms where no one knows the war you’ve been through.

PTSD doesn’t always come with medals or visible scars.
It can look like smiling at work while your chest feels like it’s caving in.
It can sound like “I’m fine” when everything inside you is aching.

Domestic abuse. Childhood trauma. Toxic relationships. Grief.
You’re allowed to feel. You’re allowed to speak.
And you absolutely deserve to heal.

To anyone out there hiding their hurt—you’re not weak. You’re not alone.
Your pain is valid. Your story matters.

Maybe it’s time to put that pain down?

Are you the one everyone relies on… but you are quietly falling apart. The helpers are often not ok but have no idea how...
21/06/2025

Are you the one everyone relies on… but you are quietly falling apart. The helpers are often not ok but have no idea how to ask for help themselves. I can offer support for anyone wanting to look within

Trauma can shape your mind in deep and lasting ways, often long after the event has passed. Trauma victims can often fee...
20/06/2025

Trauma can shape your mind in deep and lasting ways, often long after the event has passed. Trauma victims can often feel overwhelmed and stuck, not knowing how to change this. The effects are compounded when the feelings are reactivated which may even lead to the development of other mental health conditions such as PTSD or anxiety. If you feel that it’s time to break the cycle, take a deep breath and reach out for support

Sometimes the drama isn’t out there—it’s in here. 🤯Personal growth level: unlocked.Feel free to steal it, tag a friend, ...
19/06/2025

Sometimes the drama isn’t out there—it’s in here. 🤯
Personal growth level: unlocked.

Feel free to steal it, tag a friend, or pretend you weren’t personally attacked by it. 😅

There’s a quiet strength in the ways we learned to survive—staying small, avoiding conflict, keeping others comfortable....
17/06/2025

There’s a quiet strength in the ways we learned to survive—staying small, avoiding conflict, keeping others comfortable. Those patterns once protected you. They helped you navigate environments where safety meant silence and being “okay” meant making sure others were okay first.

But healing invites something new.

You’re no longer stuck in those moments. You’re allowed to grow beyond survival mode. You’re allowed to choose you. To speak, to take up space, to set boundaries, to disappoint others if it means not abandoning yourself.

This isn’t selfish—it’s self-honoring.

Counselling often teaches that the very traits that got you through the past can quietly hold you back from stepping into the life you deserve now.

You’re not broken. You adapted. And now, if you choose to, you get to expand.

Boundaries are an act of self-care. If someone reacts with anger or disrespect when you set them, take a step back and r...
14/06/2025

Boundaries are an act of self-care. If someone reacts with anger or disrespect when you set them, take a step back and reflect. Their response often reveals where they’ve been benefiting from your lack of limits. A healthy relationship respects boundaries, not fights them.

Remember, you are not responsible for how someone reacts to your self-care. Stay firm, stay kind, and trust yourself

Change doesn’t happen overnight, and it certainly doesn’t happen without awareness. The first step in transforming a pat...
13/06/2025

Change doesn’t happen overnight, and it certainly doesn’t happen without awareness. The first step in transforming a pattern or habit is acknowledging it—without judgment, without denial, just pure honesty with yourself.

Whether it's breaking free from self-doubt, letting go of unhealthy coping mechanisms, or working through past wounds, healing starts when we recognize what needs to change. From there, we can take mindful steps toward growth, self-compassion, and a life aligned with our true values.

If you're on this journey, know that you're not alone. Be kind to yourself, embrace progress over perfection, and remember—self-awareness is a superpower. 💙

Healing isn't about "fixing" yourself; it's about understanding your experiences, emotions, and reactions. What you've b...
11/06/2025

Healing isn't about "fixing" yourself; it's about understanding your experiences, emotions, and reactions. What you've been through matters, and your feelings are valid.
Counselling is not offering advice and suggestions - it’s about working together to unpick the knots holding you still.
If you're struggling, know that you're not alone. I can help you thrive—not just survive. Let's work together to unpack the past and step into a future.

Navigating trauma can feel overwhelming, but healing is possible. Seeking support from an integrative therapist can prov...
10/06/2025

Navigating trauma can feel overwhelming, but healing is possible. Seeking support from an integrative therapist can provide a personalized approach to your journey, blending different therapeutic techniques to meet your unique needs.

I understand that trauma doesn’t follow a timeline—there’s no set formula for moving from pain to healing.

You don’t have to do this alone. Reach out today and take the first step toward healing.

People talk a lot about Anxiety and Depression, often linking them together. Did you know that they are two separate iss...
09/06/2025

People talk a lot about Anxiety and Depression, often linking them together. Did you know that they are two separate issues? They do often present together for a variety of reasons and many people suffer for years believing that there is nothing they can do to change their situation.
If you are ready to do something about one or the other (or both) then contact me.

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The Green, Kings Norton
Birmingham
B388RS

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

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+447878206393

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