Tracy Smithers. Step By Step Counselling.

10/02/2026

06/02/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE..

Unfortunately I have just had delete some scam/spam comments. Although when I boost posts from time to time this happens, I have never had to do this with other posts. So, I just wanted to clarify a few points.

1. I am a professional counsellor practicing in the UK currently based in Cumbria. I am a member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society.

2. Whilst I don't offer free counselling, I do offer reduced rates.

3. I will NEVER contact you asking for money. Nor will I approach you offering counselling.

4. I am happy to answer any enquiries however I recommend that a more secure way to contact me might be via my website, counselling directory, National Counselling Society or email. I will leave the links in comments.

5. If anyone sees anything suspicious looking please let me know. Thank you. 🙂 I regularly monitor this page however from time to time something might slip through the net!

Finally thank you everyone for your support of this page. I really am very grateful. 💖

©Tracy Smithers

06/02/2026

Word of the Week.. Discovery. 🙂💖

05/02/2026

FOCUS.. Some of you will know that I have recently joined a camera club and have been learning a lot about photography.

One of the things I have become aware of is; that I used to just snap away taking pictures just because they looked nice! However, whilst that's okay some thing I lost track of was the FOCUS. What did I really want my photograph to focus on?

It can be easy to lose sight of our focus. So today I invite you to consider what are you focusing on, and what would you like the final picture to look like? 🤔🙂

©Tracy Smithers. 2026

05/02/2026

TESTIMONIAL..I am always grateful to those past clients for taking the time to share their feedback on how counselling has worked for them.

This not only helps me develop my counselling practice, but it also offers potential clients an insight into what a counselling appointment might be like with me, and the potential benefits of counselling.

04/02/2026

BLOG POST..BULLYING in the workplace and other environments.

Sadly, bullying doesn't end when we leave school and our childhood behind. Bullying can occur regardless of age, circumstances, or situations. It can have a huge impact on our mental health and emotional well being.

As someone who has experienced bullying on a number of different occasions, in varying circumstances, during my adult life. I know and truly understand how much of an impact it can have on us. This is partly why I wrote this blog post.

To anyone who is experiencing bullying at the moment, I want to say to you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. I hope this blog post might help you navigate this time.

Take care, all.

I posted something on my counselling page recently which attracted some attention and inspired me to write this post.

02/02/2026

HOW DO YOU SWITCH OFF AND QUITEN THE BUSYNESS IN YOUR HEAD? 🤔

One of the ways I do this is getting out in nature. 🙂It really helps me switch off and quitens the activity in my head.

Last Wednesday I went for a lovely walk from end of Carlisle to the other. It was a beautiful day, and there was plenty of nature to enjoy. Even if you aren't in the country there is nature all around us. Even in more built up areas.

If you aren't in Cumbria you might be interested to know that Carlisle is the only city in Cumbria.

Have a lovely day everyone. I encourage you to look for the little pieces of nature wherever you are. 🙂💖

©Tracy Smithers. 2026

30/01/2026

Word of the Week.. Creativity. 🙂💖

28/01/2026

BLOG POST.🙂

Have you been thinking about having counselling for a while, yet there is BUT that stops you? If so, you might be interested in reading this blog post.

So, you've been thinking about Counselling for a while, however each time there is a BUT..Perhaps it's a BIG BUT, A MEDIUM SIZED BUT, A SMALL BUT. However, it's the BUT that maybe prevents you seeking some support and enabling you to live a brighter, happier, more fulfilled, peaceful, calmer life th...