Helen Shepherd Counselling and Yoga

15/04/2026

Counselling is often imagined as advice giving or problem solving.

In reality, it is often about something quieter — having space to think and feel in the presence of someone who is really listening.

The June taster morning offers a small opportunity to experience this directly. See event link in the comments below.

Sometimes understanding begins with simply being heard.

31/03/2026

Over the coming months I will be offering an Introduction to Counselling experiential taster morning here in Bury St Edmund’s.

Counselling is often imagined as advice giving or problem solving, but at its heart it is something much quieter — being listened to, being understood, and having space to notice what is really there.

This small group morning will offer a chance to experience what counselling feels like, through simple reflective exercises exploring listening, curiosity, and self-awareness in relationship.

The taster will also lead into a fuller 8-week Introduction to Counselling course beginning in September for those who would like to continue developing these skills.

It may be of interest if you have ever wondered about training as a counsellor, or are simply curious about how counselling works or want to develop your own self awareness.

More details will follow soon.

30/03/2026

Yesterday I took time to reflect on Saturday’s workshop.

Teaching and facilitating means being immersed in the group energy whilst also gently holding the shape of the day — supporting regulation, allowing just enough activation for something new to emerge.

From yoga teaching to therapist training, one of my happiest places is in sharing what I care about, and creating spaces where something meaningful can unfold between people.

My counselling journey continues to evolve into a balance of the connections that feel most alive to me — therapy, groups, supervision,embodiment, relationship.

It is a steady path, and one I feel deeply grateful to have given myself permission to follow. I am very much looking forward to offering more of the same to see what unfolds.

Sometimes you just need to do the thing and see what happens.

23/03/2026

A few spaces left for the workshop this Saturday:

The Therapist’s Nervous System as Instrument

A small experiential CPD day where we slow down and explore how our nervous systems shape the therapy room — through grounding, pair work and reflection.

The pace will be steady, with space to notice and work in the present moment.

28th March
Bury St Edmund’s

If you’ve been thinking about it, you’d be very welcome.

22/03/2026

A lovely opportunity to deal with grief within a group setting

We are so pleased to be able to announce that Armstrongs are now partnering with the Bethany Group in Bury St Edmunds, to share, collate and provide bereavement support to our local community!

We both offer the 8 week bereavement support group programme, which is available to anyone who requires support with grief, no matter what faith, or funeral director was used.

Armstrongs will be running a group in September, and the Bethany Group have one starting mid-April, currently with some spaces. Other dates may be provided subject to demand.

For more information, please contact us at office@funeralhelp.co.uk, or the Bethany Group on 07593344408.

Please like this post, and share it far and wide to help spread the word to anyone who may need support at their worst time.

17/03/2026

A few spaces left for the workshop next week:

The Therapist’s Nervous System as Instrument

It will be a small, experiential CPD day where we slow down and explore how our nervous systems shape the therapy room — through grounding, pair work and reflection.

The pace will be steady, with space to notice and work in the present moment.

28th March
Bury St Edmund’s

If you’ve been thinking about it, you’d be very welcome.

Details are in the event page or feel free to message me.

13/03/2026

Tomorrow is the last day for early bird booking (£85) for my workshop:

The Therapist’s Nervous System as Instrument

It will be a small experiential CPD day where we slow down and explore how our nervous systems shape the therapy room — through grounding, pair work and reflection.

28th March
Bury St Edmund’s

From Sunday the fee moves to £100.

Details are in the event page, or you’re welcome to message me.

09/03/2026

A quick nudge for anyone who’s been thinking about the workshop.

Early bird pricing (£85) for The Therapist’s Nervous System as Instrument ends this Friday.

It will be a small group, a steady pace, and a space to explore how our nervous systems shape the therapy room.

If you’ve been meaning to book, this week is the moment.

28th March | Bury St Edmund’s
Details in the event page or email:
HelenShepherd.enquiry@outlook.com

24/02/2026

The therapists Nervous System as an Instrument.

The room is alive before a word is spoken.

If you’ve been considering coming along, now’s the time to book at the £85 rate before it moves to £100 on 14th March.

It will be a small group, a steady pace, and a space to slow down and explore how our nervous systems shape the therapy room.

28th March | Bury St Edmund’s
Message or email me for details:
HelenShepherd.enquiry@outlook.com

18/02/2026

Sitting in the room where I’ll be running the workshop next month.

Before anyone walks in, the space already has a nervous system of its own.

The chairs, the light, the quiet — they matter.

Therapy isn’t only words. It’s the atmosphere. The rhythm. The felt sense between people.

That’s what we’ll be exploring on 28th March.

Small group. Slow pace. Time to actually notice.