Fly Free Counselling & Yoga

Fly Free Counselling & Yoga Integrative Counsellor, MBACP, based in Colchester, Essex. Yoga and therapeutic yoga. Face to face appointments & online.

Specialises in neurodivergence & trauma informed.

A seat in a safe environment, an activity you enjoy and someone to listen to you. Sounds simple, but it takes time to bu...
25/11/2025

A seat in a safe environment, an activity you enjoy and someone to listen to you.

Sounds simple, but it takes time to build a relationship in order to enable trust and connection.

I am thankful that my work with children and young people is able to provide some hours of support in schools but it's not always enough.

Funding for charities, like the one I work with, is limited and unfortunately therapeutic interventions are not always prioritised within budgets or when compared to attendance and academic achievement.

Mental health and wellbeing should come before academic achievement, without support and wellbeing being prioritised children and young people are not in a position to learn and grow - a small shift in priorities could improve outcomes for our young people all round!

24/11/2025

Fourteen-year-old boys aren’t 'too old' to struggle with big emotions — in fact, this age is one of the most challenging for emotional regulation.

Their brains are still developing the skills that help them pause, reflect and steady themselves, while hormones and rapid changes in identity turn everything up on the inside.

Here’s what big feelings can sound like through the eyes of a 14-year-old boy. It’s not defiance. It’s not disrespect. It’s development.

If you’re supporting a young person who feels things intensely, my Managing Big Feelings Toolkit gives clear, brain-based strategies to help them build emotional regulation skills. Find it via the link in comments below ⬇️ or through the Linktree Shop in Bio.

24/11/2025

Fourteen isn’t 'too old' to struggle with big emotions — it’s the age where everything is changing at once.

Brain development, hormones, identity, friendships… it’s a lot to hold inside a body that’s still learning emotional regulation.

Here’s what big feelings can sound like through the eyes of a 14-year-old girl. It’s not attitude. It’s not disrespect. It’s development.

As usual, the male version is also being posted today.

Look out for our new series - 'Emotional Regulation Through The Years'.

If you’re supporting a young person who feels things deeply, my Managing Big Feelings Toolkit is designed to help them build the skills they need with calm, brain-based strategies.
Find it via the link in comments below ⬇️ or through the Linktree Shop in Bio.

Online workshops are always tricky, getting the right balance between content and interaction can be hard. Last nights w...
19/11/2025

Online workshops are always tricky, getting the right balance between content and interaction can be hard.

Last nights workshop felt like we got the balance right and it was lovely to receive feedback from a participant this morning.

The next workshop is on sensory processing and is an in person one, at Jaywick. Please contact to book a place.

Take a moment to breathe, the Christmas season is nearly upon us, if your out and about, shopping etc. it seems it's alr...
17/11/2025

Take a moment to breathe, the Christmas season is nearly upon us, if your out and about, shopping etc. it seems it's already here!

What are you doing to look after yourself?

Have you planned anything for you during the festivities?

Your future self will thank you for the pre-planed calm among the crazy.

Last night we went to a beautiful fireworks display at in West Bergholt. the display was amazing and worth the wait af...
09/11/2025

Last night we went to a beautiful fireworks display at in West Bergholt.

the display was amazing and worth the wait after last years weather meant it didn't go ahead.

There's something really special about seeing fireworks through the eyes of little ones - magical ✨

The music and atmosphere was great, a really lovely experience.

Today's connective family (NVR) session had us talking about ourselves - noticing our own triggers, strengths and stres...
05/11/2025

Today's connective family (NVR) session had us talking about ourselves - noticing our own triggers, strengths and stressors.

We talked about the window of tolerance and self care as a way of well as helping us remain in our windows while parenting.

This course offers both theory and practical advice/ guidance on rebuilding connections with our children.

If you're interested in the next Connected Family course please reach out to Extra directly.

I've been waiting since my diagnosis last November (2024) for titration of ADHD medication. I finally got started with ...
04/11/2025

I've been waiting since my diagnosis last November (2024) for titration of ADHD medication.

I finally got started with a slow release methylphenidate medication and it was not for me - I was taking a very long time to recover from it, think up still at 3am unable to sleep 😴 not ideal when solo parenting!

I am now on a quick release version of the medication and can control both my dose (between 1-3 tablets) and how many times throughout the day I take them (up to x3).

As someone who likes to be in control and able to manage my own meds dependent on the situation and days requirements, this is working out better so far.

As someone who has lived with ADHD unknowingly for many years of my life, I've been prescribed different medications for anxiety and depression over the years - it's been a huge relief to finally be on a medication that is working for me in a different way.

I'm a week into this new medication and feeling good about it so far!

🌾🍄 Goodbye October - Hello November 🍁🍂This time of year is my fav, but October is always busy for us, lots of family bir...
01/11/2025

🌾🍄 Goodbye October - Hello November 🍁🍂

This time of year is my fav, but October is always busy for us, lots of family birthdays to celebrate and I love closing the month with Halloween!

Thank you for gifting this lovely journal, I enjoyed reading and reflecting.
The traditions of the past integrate seamlessly into the busy living of today.

Taking time last night to light a candle for the ancestors and reflecting on what's to come for the remainder of the year.

Working in two schools today with wonderful children from Y2 - Y6. No two sessions are the same, just as no two children...
23/10/2025

Working in two schools today with wonderful children from Y2 - Y6.

No two sessions are the same, just as no two children are.

Some need support with emotional regulation, social interaction, help with low moods or anxiety, others just a space to be able to talk and feel heard.

Today with at the connective parenting group (NVR), we explored the behaviour iceberg. The behaviours we see from our c...
22/10/2025

Today with at the connective parenting group (NVR), we explored the behaviour iceberg.

The behaviours we see from our children and the unmet needs they represent.

We're on week 4 of 9.

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