Calm & Kind Counselling

29/04/2026

New View, Same Heart. 🫶🏼
Now that the boxes are mostly unpacked, I’m finally catching my breath and enjoying the change of scenery.
Moving to Oundle has been a big shift, but the mission of Calm & Kind Counselling remains exactly the same: providing a gentle, grounded space for my clients to explore, heal and grow.
There is something so restorative about a new perspective. I’ve been spending my breaks exploring the Oundle streets and finding new pockets of calm: the perfect way to reset my own nervous system after the rush of the move.
I’m so happy to be here and fully settled into my new space.
I’d love to know, what’s one thing that helps you feel “at home” when everything around you is changing? For me, it’s a good coffee and a nice view of some greenery. 😊☕️🌳

24/04/2026

Closing my nervous system series 🧠
I hope it leaves you with curiosity, gentleness and a little more understanding of yourself.

22/04/2026

Practising what I preach...

My last few posts here focused on the nervous system, and then, life decided to give me a practical exam. 😊
My move from Corby to Oundle has taken a little more headspace and emotional energy than expected. As a counsellor, I often talk about the importance of listening to our bodies and I’ve had to take my own advice over the last few months.
Transitions, even the exciting ones, require significant internal resources and can send our nervous systems into "high alert." To stay grounded and present, I chose to step back, regulate and focus on the move.
I am now officially settled in beautiful Oundle and feeling refreshed, recharged and ready to support this wonderful community.

A few updates from Calm&Kind Counselling:
📍 New Location: Now offering in-person sessions in Oundle - Market Town .
💻 Online Therapy: Continuing to support clients across the UK as always.
📅 Availability: I am currently welcoming new clients into my practice - I have a couple of spaces available.

Glad to be back. Whether you’ve been following along for a while or you’re new here, thank you for your patience while I found my new rhythm.
How has your spring been so far? Have you been navigating any "big moves" or transitions of your own? I’d love to hear in the comments. 👇

03/04/2026

🐣 Happy Easter weekend to everyone celebrating.

We know that bank holidays can be tough if you're experiencing problems with your mental health.

However you're feeling this weekend, support is available if you need it. 💙

Find support 👉 https://bit.ly/2LLhXUF

12/01/2026

What if strength wasn’t about doing everything alone…
but about knowing when to reach out?

Many of us learned how to be independent long before we learned how to be supported.
So if asking for help feels hard, you’re not alone.

Research shows that people who reach out during tough times build more resilience, not less.

Real strength is letting someone in.
A friend. A partner. A therapist. A support system.

If this resonates, maybe today is a good day to let someone support you. 🤍

07/01/2026

🌿 Hello 2026! 🌿

I’m back and so glad to reconnect with you all.
This year, my focus is the same: providing a calm, kind and supportive space for reflection, growth and emotional wellbeing.

Whether you’re looking for a listening ear or simply a gentle reminder to be kind to yourself, you’re very welcome here.

Here’s to a year of compassion, for ourselves and each other. 🫶🏼

31/12/2025

✨ Take a moment today ✨

As the year comes to a close, notice how far you’ve come.

Reflect on the journey, acknowledge what has shaped you and allow space for what’s ready to be left behind. Every ending carries the possibility of a new beginning.

May the new year bring calm, hope and self-compassion. 💛

24/12/2025

Wishing you a peaceful Christmas. 🎄
May these days bring you calm, moments of joy and self-kindness. ☺️

If you or someone you know needs support, here are some free UK services:
• Samaritans – 116 123 | 24/7 listening support for anyone struggling or in distress
• CALM – 0800 58 58 58 | Support for anyone feeling down via phone or webchat (daily, 5 pm–midnight)
• PAPYRUS (HOPELINE247) – 0800 068 4141 | Support for young people or anyone worried about someone under 35
• Childline – 0800 1111 | Free, confidential support for children and young people.

12/12/2025

05/12/2025

Not sure how to help someone who’s grieving?
You don’t need perfect words, you just need to show up.

When someone you care about loses someone, it’s normal to feel stuck: unsure what to say, how to help or how to show up without getting it wrong.

Here’s a few gentle ways to support someone in the early days of grief:

Let them feel whatever they’re feeling.
Sad, angry, numb, confused, none of it needs fixing. Being witnessed matters more than being “cheered up.”

Help in small, practical ways.
Bring over a meal, run an errand, send a simple “thinking of you” message or just sit quietly with them. Early grief makes ordinary things feel heavy.

Don’t rush their healing.
Phrases like “be strong” or “they’d want you to be happy” often add pressure without meaning to. Try instead: “I’m here. There’s no rush.”

Let them set the pace.
Some days they’ll want to talk. Other days they won’t. Both are okay.

Say their person’s name when they do.
Many people find comfort in hearing their loved one remembered. It reminds them their loss is seen.

Keep showing up, even after the first few weeks.
Support often fades quickly but grief doesn’t. Checking in a month or two later can mean more than you realise.

Most of all, be patient.
You can’t take their pain away but you can remind them they don’t have to carry it alone.

Share this with someone who might need gentle guidance on supporting a loved one through grief. 🤍

03/12/2025

Grief is unique. Grief can be messy.
It can feel overwhelming: emotionally, physically, mentally and socially.

This Grief Awareness Week, I wanted to share a gentle guide to understanding grief and some practical ways to support yourself.

If you’re navigating grief right now, please be kind to yourself. You’re doing the best you can. 🫶🏼

28/11/2025

I notice a lot in sessions how confusing mixed emotions can feel.
It’s completely normal to feel more than one thing at the same time.

We’re human and our experiences are layered. You might feel:
🙏🏻 Grateful and exhausted 😩
🤩 Excited and scared 😨
😄 Enjoying moments of joy and grieving 😢
💪 Healing and still hurting 💔
❤️ Loving someone and holding boundaries ✋

Many of my clients feel a sense of relief once they realize that two truths can coexist side by side. 👍🏻

If you’re feeling a mix of emotions today, remember: you’re not broken. You’re human. 🫶🏼

What two (or more) emotions are sitting next to each other for you right now?