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23/04/2026

What actually matters to you? 🌿

So many people come to therapy feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of their direction. You might be ticking boxes, chasing goals… and still feeling unfulfilled.

That’s often where values work comes in.

Your values aren’t things you “achieve”, they’re the directions that guide your life. Like a compass, they help you make choices, especially when things feel difficult or uncertain.

When you reconnect with what truly matters to you, decisions can feel clearer, and life can start to feel more meaningful again.

You can always come back to your values.

30/03/2026

We’ve shared a new blog post reflecting on our Postcards from Somewhere event which was held on Saturday in collaboration with Dr Alyse Hung from hosted at The Connection at St Martin's ✉

It was a gentle, creative space to slow down, connect, and explore what “somewhere” means through writing, making, movement, and shared moments with others.

Participants left with postcards they had created, but also (we hope) with a sense of connection and pause that’s often hard to find.

You can read more about the event, our intentions behind it, and why this work matters on our website. Head there via the link in our bio.

Thank you so much to all who attended. We’re looking forward to creating more spaces like this very soon 🌿

27/03/2026

For the next in our series of free wellbeing events, we've teamed up with to offer Craft & Connect on the last Friday of every month 🌿

A relaxed, welcoming creative session where we’ll make and create together and enjoy good conversation. No experience needed, just come as you are! Craft materials provided, but feel free to bring your own. Gently facilitated by a psychologist, these sessions are about slowing down, connecting with others, and doing something kind for your wellbeing through craft.

The first session on 3rd April will be Create Your Own Wellbeing Journal: Participants will design and begin a personalised wellbeing journal using mixed media. Prompts will be optional, with space for drawing, writing, collage, or reflection at each person’s own pace.

Please reserve a place for every person attending. You can reserve your place on the Human Kind Cafe website.

17/03/2026

The phrase "progress isn't linear" is very applicable to therapy work. But when a probelm is having an impact, you are finding things challenging or you want things to be different, it can be hard when things don't feel like they are progressing in the direction you want.

In therapy, we help you to notice the slight shifts and the quiet progress that are a signal that things are moving. And when there are bumps in the road, we are here to guide your journey 🌿

10/03/2026

We’re excited to invite you to "Postcards from Somewhere", a creative community event exploring place, memory, imagination, and connection. FREE to attend and open to all 💌📮

Together with Alyse Hung from Inbetween Mind, we’re creating a relaxed space where you can write, create or draw a postcard from anywhere: a place you love, a memory, somewhere imagined, or even the future. Expect games, creative activites and a reflective space.

No artistic experience needed! Just bring any materials you would like to incorproate into your postcards. All other art materials are provided.

Come reflect, create, and connect with others in the community.

📍 The Connection at St Martin's. WC2N 4HW
📅 Saturday 28th March, 10am - 12pm
🎟 Free to attend (Please register via eventbrite)

Hosted by Olea Therapy x Inbetween Mind 🌿

26/02/2026

Introducing Olea Therapy Blogs 🌿

We wanted a space to share more detailed reads and share about our work and events, as well as topics from our psychologists.

Our blog will be covering
🌿General Mental Health Reads
🌿Reflections From Our Work
🌿Details About Olea Therapy Events In The Community
🌿And much more!

Our first blog is covering some refelctions on "Adjusting to Life After Retirement". We hope to offer more insight into Olea Therapy work on our blog as well as some interesting and thought provoking reads

Take a look on our website via the link in our bio 🌿

20/02/2026

Starting therapy can feel like a big step.🌿

It’s completely normal to feel unsure about what will happen, what you’ll be asked, or whether you’ll say the “right” thing. Many people come to therapy for the first time feeling nervous or uncertain.

You don’t need to share everything at once.
You don’t need to have a clear plan.
You don’t need to know exactly what to work on.

Therapy is a collaborative process. It moves at your pace and creates space to explore what’s going on in a way that feels manageable and supportive.

If you’ve been considering therapy for anxiety, stress, low mood, or personal growth, feeling unsure doesn’t mean you’re not ready. It simply means it matters.

Olea Therapy offers professional, compassionate support tailored to you.

Learn more at oleatherapy.co.uk

12/02/2026

🌿Anxiety can feel overwhelming : your mind races, your body tenses, and it’s easy to feel like you need to “fix” it immediately. Here are 4 practical ways to help calm yourself:

1) Notice “what if” thoughts. Anxiety often thrives on “what if” scenarios. Pause and remind yourself: a thought isn’t a fact. Name it, label it, and let it pass.

2) Slow your breathing. Focus on long exhales and gentle inhales. Even 1–2 minutes of conscious breathing sends a safety signal to your nervous system and lowers tension.

3) Avoid rushing / slow down. Anxiety can make you want to pace, escape, or do everything at once. Instead, pause, sit, or stand still. Let your body settle naturally.

4) Reach out for support. You don’t have to face anxiety alone. Talking to a professional or someone you trust can provide reassurance and practical guidance.

These small steps don’t remove anxiety instantly but over time, they teach your mind and body that you can manage it, and that the sensations will pass.

If anxiety feels overwhelming, we are here to help. We provide professional support and practical strategies to help you understand and manage anxiety safely and effectively.

📌 Learn more by heading to our website via the link in our bio.

10/02/2026

We know life can be overwhelming at times. Therapy is not just an opportunity to talk through life's ups and downs, it can offer insights and solutions that bring clarity. Processing your experiences can feel like smoothing things out.

27/01/2026

This Acceptance and Commitment Therapy workbook is a great resource for identifying your values and setting actions in line with your own values. Throughout this workbook, there are reflective prompts, information about ACT and manageable tasks. It's a great starting point for people interested in finding out their own values. 🌿

At Olea Therapy we know that resources and worksheets can be a helpful addition to your therapy journey. If you opt for in person sessions, we provide complimentary resources like this ACT workbook so you have reminders for work outside of the sessions and something to take away with you at the end of your support. (Resources provided with select therapists and locations).✨

*Self help resources like the ACT workbook are not a substitute for professional support.

19/01/2026

We have even more exciting news for the start of 2026: we're welcoming Dr Bethany Clydesdale to the team at Olea Therapy as our new Clinical Psychologist! 🌿

Beth supports people navigating many experiences, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD and stress. She also works with challenges linked to life transitions, such as changes in work, bereavement, or relationship difficulties. Beth’s approach is grounded in trauma-informed care and draws on evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). Beth is also a BABCP accredicted Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, and she brings this expertise to her work at Olea Therapy. ✨

In her life outside of psychology, Beth enjoys spending time outdoors, discovering new restaurants and great food, and spending meaningful time with friends. She also loves 80s music and enjoys exploring London's vibrant electronic music scene.🎵

12/01/2026

A lot of people are put off starting therapy because they think it means that they will have to revisit difficult and traumatic experiences. They often feel that their therapist will ask them questions they have to answer or they have to share painful stories🌿

Therapy at Olea goes at a pace that feels right and safe for you. We are guided by you, because you know yourself best. There are lots of ways to use therapy to process your experiences without feeling like you are obliged to relive everything ✨

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