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Counselling for all ages in Bridgwater and surrounding areas, with a special interest in supporting younger minds.

💬 WhatsApp: 07552 356745
📧 letstalk@esjcounselling.co.uk

24/07/2025

As the teen guide was so popular, I have made another guide for parents supporting their children with anxiety.

Please follow this link to access the guide: https://bit.ly/ChildAnxietyGuideESJ

Or feel free to drop me a message for a PDF version.

So if you are worried about your child’s anxiety but not sure where to start then please check out the guide.

It’s a gentle, easy-to-follow Child Anxiety Guide to help you understand what anxiety looks like in children — and how you can support them at home.

💡 Practical tips
💬 Child-friendly language
🧠 Therapist-informed

20/07/2025

🌿 Self-Care Sunday Reminder 🌿

Taking time for yourself isn’t selfish — it’s essential.
Today, give yourself permission to pause.

Here are a few gentle ideas to care for your mind and body today:
• Step outside for a few minutes of fresh air
• Turn off notifications and enjoy a quiet moment
• Journal how you’re feeling
• Listen to a calming playlist or your favourite feel-good song
• Do one thing just because it brings you joy

You deserve peace, not just productivity. 🌸

18/07/2025

“Feelings are much like waves, we can’t stop them from coming but we can choose which ones to surf.” – Jonatan Mårtensson

Sometimes we try to push difficult emotions away — anger, sadness, anxiety — because they feel too big, too scary, or too uncomfortable.

But emotions aren’t here to hurt us. They’re messengers, letting us know something needs our attention.

🌀 Anxiety might be saying, “I need safety.”
💧 Sadness might be saying, “I need comfort.”
🔥 Anger might be saying, “I need boundaries.”

You don’t have to fight your feelings. With the right tools, you can learn to ride the wave.

11/07/2025

✨Is your teen struggling with anxiety?
You’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.

I’ve created a free, practical guide to help you support your teenager through anxious thoughts and feelings — with tips that are gentle, clear, and grounded in real therapeutic tools.

📘 Download your free guide: https://bit.ly/TeenAnxietyGuideESJ

Whether it’s understanding triggers, knowing what not to say, or how to create a calm space — this guide is a starting point to help you feel more confident and connected.

Need someone to talk to? Message me on WhatsApp: 07552356745
Or Email: letstalk@esjcounselling.co.uk

You’re doing your best — and that’s enough.

05/07/2025

When you’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious, what helps you feel safe or grounded again?

Is it a walk? Music? A chat with someone you trust?

Il go first… when I’m overwhelmed or anxious I like to go for a walk outside!

Share your go-to comfort below. You might help someone else, too.

04/07/2025

✨New website incoming ✨

Thank you for being patient with my website being under maintenance. It’s taking a while because we’re getting a brand new one!!

I’m so excited to show you all once the finishing touches are finalised.

You can still contact me;
WhatsApp: 07552356745
Email: letstalk@esjcounselling.co.uk
Or through facebook messenger

03/07/2025

“You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.” – Dan Millman

So many of us believe we have to silence our anxious thoughts to feel okay. But actually, learning to coexist with those thoughts, without letting them steer the wheel, can be a powerful first step.

30/06/2025

Celebrating my 2nd year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

27/06/2025

Mental Health Check-In Friday

As the week winds down, take a moment to pause and check in with yourself:

🌿 What’s one emotion I’ve felt strongly this week?
🌿 What helped me cope — or what do I wish I had in place?
🌿 What can I do this weekend to nourish myself?

It’s easy to run on autopilot, especially when supporting others. But your emotional wellbeing matters too. Feel free to share a word or emoji in the comments 💬

25/06/2025

Depression Doesn’t Always Look Sad…

Depression doesn’t always mean crying or staying in bed…

Sometimes, it looks like:

- Forcing yourself through the day with a smile
- Feeling numb or disconnected
- Constant tiredness, even after sleeping
- Saying “I’m fine” when you’re really not

Depression can be quiet, hidden, and misunderstood — especially if you’ve learned to keep going no matter what. But you don’t have to carry it alone.

23/06/2025

✨ Monday Reminder ✨

You don’t need to have it all figured out today.
Be kind to yourself — progress is still progress, no matter how small. 💙

This week, give yourself permission to grow at your own pace.

18/06/2025

Let’s Talk About OCD

OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is so often misunderstood.
It’s not about being “extra tidy” or “liking things neat.”
It’s a serious and often debilitating condition that can affect every part of a person’s life.

At its core, OCD involves two parts:

Obsessions – unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that feel distressing, disturbing, or out of character. These might include fears about contamination, harming others, religious or moral worries, or an overwhelming need for things to feel “just right.”

Compulsions – repetitive behaviours or mental rituals carried out in an attempt to reduce the distress caused by those thoughts. This might look like excessive washing, checking, counting, seeking reassurance, or mentally repeating phrases.

While many people experience intrusive thoughts from time to time, OCD makes those thoughts feel intensely real and urgent, as though something bad will happen if they’re not neutralised in some way.

You are not broken.
You are not your thoughts.

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Bridgwater

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm

Website

http://www.esjcounselling.co.uk/

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