Authentic Minds Counselling

Authentic Minds Counselling Counselling practice in Bishop Stortford, Essex, and Herts. BACP member offering face-to-face or online sessions. Rated 5-star on Google.

Published in Happiful and Stylist magazines London.

Self-care, self-love, self-respect, self-worth — do you see the pattern? If life's hardships—like difficult relationship...
14/05/2026

Self-care, self-love, self-respect, self-worth — do you see the pattern? If life's hardships—like difficult relationships, grief, trauma, or a lack of growth during your upbringing—have made you feel your self-esteem has been chipped away, therapy could be transformative. Discovering more about yourself is challenging but incredibly rewarding. Remember, it all begins with just having a conversation.
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You will be okay; you're a strong girl. can't count how many times I heard that the year my Mum passed away I was 32 w...
28/04/2026

You will be okay; you're a strong girl.

can't count how many times I heard that the year my Mum passed away I was 32 with 2 young children and no parents.
Was I truly strong? No, I was just managing to cope, overwhelmed by grief, winging it as a parent without guidance.

That single sentence really conveyed: I don’t have time to give, don’t ask me for help, let’s move on—this is uncomfortable.

You're strong.

True strength includes asking for help, recognizing when you're not coping, and attending therapy—facing the discomfort to emerge stronger because your able to understand your emotions

Any client who has worked with me in the past will recognize this post as I share an exercise about avoiding the wrong t...
15/04/2026

Any client who has worked with me in the past will recognize this post as I share an exercise about avoiding the wrong train. When we board the wrong train, it diverts us from our destination, causes difficulty in returning, and leads to unnecessary anxiety, loss of calm, and wasted time.

The same applies to our thoughts!

Do not let intrusive thoughts that do not serve you steer you to places you do not need to go.

Remember, thoughts are not facts.

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08/04/2026

When we are in survival mode, we do everything possible to survive. Most adults of turbulent childhoods remain in survival mode until they seek therapy.

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Free consultations

🌼 Easter isn’t just about chocolate eggs… it’s about fresh starts. 🌼What if this season wasn’t just a break… but a turni...
03/04/2026

🌼 Easter isn’t just about chocolate eggs… it’s about fresh starts. 🌼

What if this season wasn’t just a break… but a turning point?

The Easter holidays often look like rest on the outside — but for many people, they bring up stress, family tension, loneliness, or that quiet feeling of “something isn’t quite right.”

Here’s the truth:
You don’t have to carry that into the next season of your life.

✨ Therapy isn’t just for when things fall apart
✨ It’s for when you’re ready to feel better, think clearer, and live lighter
✨ It’s for YOU — exactly as you are right now

This Easter, instead of only focusing on renewal around you…
choose renewal within you.

💬 Imagine:

Waking up without that constant mental noise
Feeling more in control of your emotions
Having space to finally talk things through without judgment

That’s what therapy offers.

🌱 New season. New mindset. New support.

If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, take this as your sign.
Your future self will thank you.

📩 Message us today to book your first session or learn more.

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27/03/2026

Feeling overwhelmed by emotions and stress can make it hard to understand and untangle what's happening inside you. Therapy helps you sort through these feelings, prioritize your well-being—starting with yourself—so you can view your situation clearly and focus on one thing at a time. This process can help you feel more in control.

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As we go through life, we often accumulate many wounds—rejection, abandonment, failed relationships, grief, abuse, child...
25/03/2026

As we go through life, we often accumulate many wounds—rejection, abandonment, failed relationships, grief, abuse, childhood trauma—and most of the time, we don't really confront them. We push forward, putting on a stiff upper lip, suppressing our emotions.

But where do these experiences go? They certainly don't just disappear.

We carry them with us. Like an invisible burden, they are there—hidden beneath the surface—and when we least expect it, they can resurface.

In therapy, we gently work through this process, one step at a time. We learn from these experiences, allow ourselves to feel them, and then gradually find a way to let go.

It's a safe space where you will be truly heard and supported.

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23/03/2026

Monday… STOP!

What does your week look like? Overwhelming? Anxious, dreading work or events? Maybe things have become too much, and thoughts are spiraling.

Remember, it doesn't have to be that way; you hold the power over your thoughts, feelings, and emotions.

Life gets busy, but you are in control. Therapy provides a safe, judgment-free space to work through these challenges and learn to manage the negative thoughts that often consume us.

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Address

Bishops Stortford
CM23

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm

Telephone

+447368994029

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