Gail Ann Counselling

28/01/2026

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26/01/2026

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Self-compassion is key to a happy and fulfilling life. Here are five practical ways to be kind to yourself:

Ask yourself what you need: Acknowledge that your needs are valid.

Validate your pain: Recognize and accept your emotional experience.

Remember you aren’t alone: We all struggle; you’re not isolated in your challenges.

Honor your humanity: Being human means being imperfect.

Treat yourself like you would treat a friend: Be supportive and helpful toward yourself.

Which of these practices resonates with you today? Share your thoughts below!

25/01/2026

Hello, I’m Gail, an NCPS accredited counsellor based in Bodmin, North Cornwall.

If you’ve been thinking about talking to someone, even if you’re not sure where to start, I offer a calm, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and gently supported to make sense of what’s going on for you.
Life can sometimes leave us feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck in our thoughts, or carrying something painful alone. You might minimise your own struggles, feel responsible for others, or simply need time and space to explore how you’re feeling.

🌱 How I can help
I support adults and children with a wide range of emotional and personal challenges, including:
• Anxiety, stress, and persistent worry
• Guilt, shame, and self-criticism
• Relationship or family difficulties
• Overthinking, intrusive thoughts, OCD
• Anger or emotional overwhelm
• The lasting impact of childhood burdens
• Grief, loss, and major life changes
• Work-related challenges
• Neurodiversity
• Emotional challenges in parenthood

My approach is gentle, non-judgemental, and guided by what feels safe and important to you. Together, we can explore your thoughts and feelings at your pace, helping you reconnect with yourself and move you forwards.

As well as being fully qualified and NCPS accredited, I am fully insured, and have advanced DBS and Safeguarding certification.

A testimonial
“Please, make contact if you need to be listened to. Gail is professional and offers warmth, care and meticulous attention in a private, safe and comfortable environment… You would very much struggle to find a human with more kindness.”
— James Naylor, NCPS Accred.

✨ Getting started
It’s natural to feel unsure about counselling. I offer a free consultation (in person or by phone) so you can ask questions and see if I’m the right fit for you, with no pressure or commitment.

In-person sessions in Bodmin, North Cornwall
Online sessions available
gail@gailanncounselling.co.uk
07794 662493
www.gailanncounselling.co.uk
If this resonates with you, or someone you care about, you’re very welcome to get in touch or share this post 🤍

19/01/2026

What if you already have everything you need?

I believe that, deep down, you do.

So many of us grow up believing something is wrong with us, that we’re lacking, broken, or “not enough.” Often, that belief forms when we had to cope on our own through tough times or emotional difficulty when we’re young, or when life’s challenges felt too heavy to carry alone.

But what if you were never missing anything at all?
What if you were always enough, just as you are, and simply lost touch with that part of yourself along the way?

Therapy isn’t about fixing what’s broken. It’s about reconnecting with the you you’ve always been.

www.gailanncounselling.co.uk

Photo credit to Art of Brilliance

02/01/2026

😂 It turns out I am already ticking off some of my new year goals, just slightly revised versions of them! 😀Perhaps real success this year might be honesty, self-compassion and celebrating smaller but more day to day, real-life wins, rather than the very visible, shiny, impossible ones 🪴💚

01/01/2026

Happy New Year to clients, followers, family and friends ❤️

27/12/2025

Chaos in a child’s life isn’t always loud or visible. It doesn’t only show up as instability, change, or uncertainty.

Sometimes it lives in the emotional states of the people around them, in adults whose feelings feel unpredictable, overwhelming or inconsistent.

Children don’t just need structure.
They need emotional safety, too.

When there is steadiness instead of chaos, a child can feel safe enough to experience their world and their own feelings, secure enough to process them, and safe enough to respond with curiosity, learning, love, and growth, becoming who they are, not who they need to be to survive ❤️

www.gailanncounselling.co.uk

Photo credit: Inside Parenting

23/12/2025

Sparkling lights, nostalgic music, and food and drink made for celebration ......... Christmas carries all the ingredients of joy, togetherness, and wellbeing.

And yet, for many of us, these very trappings can stir up feelings that are far from joyful.

When life is already hard, we often find ways to cope. But at Christmas, what feels manageable the rest of the year can suddenly feel overwhelming, even impossible.

If this season brings up loneliness, grief, anxiety, or a sense of not belonging, please know that you don't have to be alone. Support is available.

If you’re struggling and need someone to talk to right now or over the Christmas period, Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123.

If you’re looking for longer-term emotional support and would like to explore counselling, information about my work is available via my website.
www.gailanncounselling.co.uk

15/12/2025

I wanted to share this post, as it resonates so much with what I recognise in myself, certainly from Christmas time in years gone by, and also at times now. Christmas can make us feel like everything has to be perfect. But perfection is impossible, and chasing it often leaves us feeling anxious or disappointed. The irony is that the people we’re trying so hard for don’t want perfection at all, they just want you, exactly as you are, with them.

*The pressure to create the perfect day*

The pressure to orchestrate a flawless Christmas Day, complete with elaborately wrapped presents, a picture-perfect tree, and a meticulously planned feast, can be overwhelming, and this leads to many people feeling anxious, stressed, and sometimes even inadequate.

Because how will you ever live up to the expectations of those around you, and of society as a whole?

The truth is, a quest for perfection is always going to end in disappointment and you’re better off taking the pressure off yourself by focusing on just doing your best whilst also ensuring you prioritise self-care.

Those that matter will not want you to burn-out under the pressure of trying to create the perfect day.

14/11/2025

As therapists we aren’t here to fix you, you don’t need fixing 🫶

We are here to help you untangle your thoughts 💭

We are here to let you be yourself, without judgement 👩‍⚖️

We are here to give you a chance to be heard, understood and supported 💛

13/11/2025

26/10/2025

This made me laugh this morning 😀

Genius! 😂