Sally Jervis Counselling & Psychotherapy

28/10/2025

Are you a recently diagnosed neurodivergent superhuman? Or a business that REALLY wants to offer an inclusive experience for your neurodivergent employees-vs a tick the box - miss the human - experience?

For anyone who’s worked with me, you’ll know that if you’re able to go the private route, SENsational Minds is always my chosen referral team. Not only are they an amazing NICE guidelines approved assessment team, their commitment to leaving a supportive mark on the community comes with pure genuineness.

And they’ve gone and smashed it again. With this FREE online training !! With no hidden agenda just pure support 💛

For so many the road to a ADHD or Autism diagnosis is long, invalidating and even painful. The feeling of finding your answers and validation through diagnosis can be life changing! BUT what then? The road to learning how to advocate for yourself with this new understanding is a whole new journey on its own. Not only in your personal life but equally important, your working environment.

This isn’t a sponsored post- but a pure recommendation for all that would like to understand more to empower yourself or your employees ( who secretly have such superpowers… if you lean in, you may discover something pretty awesome) 🙌

We are really excited to be delivering this FREE Lunch & Learn session with because post-diagnostic support should never end with children and families. Neurodiversity doesn’t just shape experiences at school or home, it permeates into every part of life, including the workplace.

Too often, the conversation around autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental differences stops at diagnosis. But the real difference happens when employers and colleagues make small, meaningful changes that empower neurodivergent people to thrive.
This session is designed to:

✅ Challenge myths and spark new ways of thinking
✅ Share practical, simple strategies that make big differences
✅ Help you build workplaces where every brain feels included and valued

Small changes create big impact. When businesses embrace neurodiversity, they don’t just support their staff, they unlock creativity, innovation and wellbeing across their teams.

📅 Date: Monday 17th November
⏰ Time: 12:30pm – 1:15pm
💻 Online, free to attend
👉 Book your spot via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1850354523189?aff=oddtdtcreator (Link also in the comments)

I’d love to see as many of you there as possible. Whether you’re an employer, leader, HR professional, or simply curious about how to create more inclusive spaces, bring your lunch and a cup of tea!

16/10/2025

Feeling down as the days get shorter? 🌧 You’re not alone — seasonal depression can make winter tough. But small daily habits can help you feel lighter, calmer, and more like yourself again. 💛

You deserve peace, even in the darker months. 🌤

❤️ Save this or share it with someone who might need a little reminder that brighter days always return.

Do you dread the colder seasons approaching? 🍁 Do you find yourself feeling low when the days get shorter? 🧣 ...

15/10/2025

I couldn’t recommend SENsational Minds more. If you are an individual or a parent of a child in search of a ADHD, Autism and now … with their new chapter of their book launching, a dyslexia assessment- they are the gold star people to contact.

I’ve had the experience of working with many organisations across the Uk. What is different about SENsational Minds?

In a world where people and families are on their knees, crawling through each day with what feels like no light in sight, the professional and thorough service the entire team offers is like a soothing Aloe Vera to the deepest wounds.

You are not a number. You are not a person being assessed. You or your child and their family or carers, are at the centre of the entire process. Held from the first point of contact till the worlds most thorough report is delivered to you. With nothing but care and validation. At SENsational minds they listen to understand. Such a simple yet rare ray of light.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

And for the first time in what feels like forever, they offer people a sense of hope.

Pop on over to their page to see their exciting news about to launch today! Or to find out more about their services.

14/10/2025

She’s back…. 🫣😬

The diary and mind of the therapist has eventually reopened again…

What would you ask a Therapist? What is on your mind that you struggle with? What is holding you back? What is getting in the way of your joy and peace?

please leave a comment below or on the video of anything you’d like me to talk about. 💛

Let’s create a little corner of the internet that plants and grows hope, healing and joy , TOGETHER 🌱🪴💛

Sally x

It’s been a long time! But I’m back. To create the community I set off to grow, a peek inside a Therapist’s mind- a warm inclusive space for all your emotion...

14/10/2025

🌈 Micro-Judgements Matter

This morning, coffee in hand, I watched an interview with a woman sharing her truth — openly, joyfully, unapologetically.

But what hit me wasn’t just her story… it was the presenter’s reaction.
A flicker of discomfort.
A comment — “She’s a lot for this time of the morning.”
Probably harmless to most, but the energy said plenty.

💔 These are the micro-judgements people feel every day — especially those who are neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, but quite frankly this could be anyone just living their truth.
Unspoken messages that quietly say: you’re too much.

Research shows a child with ADHD receives tens of thousands more pieces of negative feedback each year than a neurotypical child — just for being themselves.

And we wonder why so many struggle to feel seen.

This is why therapists do what we do — to help people shine so brightly that the world’s micro-judgements can’t dim their light. ✨

💛 Your truth deserves space.

https://www.thelisteningroom.uk/blog/micro-judgements-and-the-messages-we-send

Micro-Judgements and the Messages We Send This morning, while downing my coffee and watching the news, I caught an interview with a well-known public figure — bright, inspiring, full of life. She spoke so openly about her journey and her experience of being part of the LGBTQ+ community during a ti...

12/10/2025

What if we took our inner child out for the day?

What if we spoke to them the way we speak to our own children — with patience, encouragement, and love?

What if, instead of being hard on ourselves for every mistake, we said,
“It’s okay, you’re learning.”

What if we celebrated our small wins the way we cheer for our kids when they learn something new?

What if we let that inner child rest when they’re tired, laugh when they’re silly, and cry when they’re sad — without judgment?

And what if we gave ourselves permission to live our dreams — the same way we push and support our children to chase theirs?

Maybe healing isn’t about “fixing” ourselves at all.
Maybe it’s about re-parenting the parts of us that never got the gentleness, freedom, and belief they deserved. 💛

10/10/2025

Are you a bucket dipper or a bucket filler 🪺 🪹 🧐

Inspired by the children’s book “Have You Filled a Bucket Today?” by Carol McCloud, I was reminded how simple — yet life-changing — acts of kindness can be

(Link to book -. https://amzn.to/46LbWhS )

Each of us carries an invisible bucket: our emotional well being. Every day, we can choose to dip from someone’s bucket… or fill it instead.

And here’s the magic — when we fill someone else’s bucket, we fill our own too.

Click to read full blog post: https://www.thelisteningroom.uk/blog

At The Listening Room – Colchester Counselling and Therapy, Sally Jervis is here to help people see and refill those invisible buckets — with hope, understanding, and self-compassion. 🌿

Counselling and psychotherapy-mental health- in Colchester, Essex

06/12/2024

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Join Sally as she goes not as a Therapist but as the human, for her ADHD Assessment through Right to Choose - NHS UK. How does it feel to go for the assessme...

04/10/2024

At The Listening Room - Colchester Counselling Service, we believe in the power of gratitude! We’re excited to share this wonderful post from The Listening Room Diaries that encourages everyone to reflect on what they're grateful for today. 🙏❤️

Join us in celebrating positivity and mental wellness! Use the template to write down your gratitude, and don’t forget to tag us when you share! Let’s spread kindness and support each other as a community.

At The Listening Room Diaries, we believe in the power of gratitude to uplift and connect us. Today, we invite you to share what you're grateful for!

How to Participate:

Take a moment to reflect on something or someone that brings you joy or comfort.

Fill in the blank on our gratitude graphic: “Today I’m grateful for _______.”

Share your thoughts in the comments below or tag us in your post!

Let’s create a wave of positivity together! We can’t wait to read your messages and celebrate the little things that brighten our days.

02/10/2024

Did you know that we have a YouTube Channel called The Listening Room Diaries? Join us as we create a supportive community where you can ask questions, suggest topics, and engage with inspiring guests who are passionate about promoting mental health awareness.

Whether you're looking for insights, support, or simply a space to feel connected, we are here for you! Your voice matters, and we can’t wait to hear from you!

Let's embark on this transformative journey together!

28/09/2024

It's finally here! Please head over to my new page, The Listening Room Diaries, as well as my new YouTube channel, focusing on mental health, emotional wellness, and living a more authentic life.

Please like, comment and share. Remember, your support helps us reach more people who need a little guidance and encouragement on their mental health journey.