Shelley Peddie Counselling

05/01/2026

The start of a new year can bring a lot of noise — expectations, resolutions, pressure to “feel positive.”

But it’s also okay to enter January quietly.
To feel unsure.
To still be carrying things from last year.

There’s no right way to begin a new year. Taking things one step at a time is enough.

21/12/2025

As the festive season approaches, it’s often described as a time of joy, connection, and celebration. But for many people, this time of year can also bring mixed emotions — stress, loneliness, grief, or pressure to feel a certain way.

If you’re finding this season difficult, please know that you’re not alone, and there’s no “right” way to feel. It’s okay to slow down, set boundaries, and take care of yourself in whatever way you need.

Counselling can offer a supportive space to talk things through, make sense of what’s coming up, and find steadiness during a busy and emotional time. Support is available — not just when things feel overwhelming, but whenever you need it.

Wishing you gentleness, compassion, and care over the festive period. 💛

23/12/2024

If you need support over the Christmas period, the following services are available 24/7:

Mindline Somerset 0800 138 1692

Samaritans 116 123

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 999 or go to our local A&E department.

07/04/2024

When you start a relationship, it’s natural to spend a lot of time with your new partner.

But if your partner demands all your time and gets excessively jealous when you’re not with them – this is not okay.

If something feels ‘off’, trust your instincts. Your local police force can tell you if your partner/date has a history of controlling or abusive behaviours through a free and confidential scheme called Clare’s Law.

With this information you can then decide the next steps in your relationship.

Find out more: https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/request/domestic-violence-disclosure-scheme-clares-law/

15/03/2024

I came across this and had to share. What a beautiful visual of the counselling journey!

I offer counselling to adults, children and young people on a 1:1 basis either online or in person.

10/03/2024

12/06/2023

Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, emotion. But if it is making you feel out of control or you aren't in a space where it is useful to you here are some things that can help.

21/05/2023

Rounding off Mental Health Awareness Week with a workshop I attended yesterday on Schema Conditioning Psychology where I met The Speakmans and learnt more about their approach to working with anxiety, self esteem and phobias.

This was really interesting and I learnt a lot to practice personally as well as useful techniques to use when working with clients.

You are the most important project you’ll ever work on and it is never too late to try something new.

16/05/2023

Tonight is the anxiety workshop for parents hosted by LOOK - supporting families living with visual impairment and VICTA UK as part of

I am looking forward to meeting you all, talking to you about anxiety and answering your questions!

LOOK and VICTA Parent Advice Workshop on Mental Health and Anxiety (hosted jointly with VICTA), 16th May, 7.30pm (via Zoom). Click through to book your place.