Corsham Counselling

22/04/2026

Did you know that helping others can be a powerful catalyst for your own personal renewal? 🌟

Whether you're looking for a new sense of purpose or a way to boost your mental wellbeing, volunteering offers a unique space to connect and grow. In my latest blog, I dive into the 'Power of Purpose', featuring real-life perspectives from volunteers from Corsham Connections on how community action fosters personal wellbeing.

Check out the full post: https://www.corshamcounselling.co.uk/blog/the-power-of-purpose-how-volunteering-shapes-our-wellbeing

Explore how volunteering can help you navigate major life transitions, from retirement and moving house to children leaving home. Learn how finding a new purpose through community connection can boost your wellbeing and help you rebuild confidence during times of change.

13/04/2026

Tired of feeling tired? 😴

Over the weekend I watched this ITV Tonight investigation into our national fatigue epidemic. While there are many factors, one of the most powerful tools we have to improve sleep quality is Mindfulness. By calming the nervous system, we don’t just rest; we actually recover.

Ready to reclaim your energy?

Join my 8-week Mindfulness Course:

🗓 Starting the 1st of June. Mondays, 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM
📍 Gastard Village Hall

👇 Find out more and book here:
https://www.corshamcounselling.co.uk/mindfulness-courses
Or drop me a message on WhatsApp!

Tonight on ITV1...🫩😴

According to a 2022 survey, more than a third of us in the UK feel tired most or all of the time. So with stress, nutrition and sleep patterns all playing their part, what steps can we take to beat fatigue? Datshiane Navanayagam investigates

Why Are We So Tired? - Tonight, is on ITV1 at 7:30pm

23/03/2026

In case last Friday’s International Day of Happiness passed you by, don't worry, you aren't alone! 😊

I wanted to share a quick summary of their brilliant advice on social media consumption. It’s not about quitting the apps, but about using them more wisely 🦉:

📱 Mindful Minutes: Treating social media like a 'snack' rather than a main meal. Setting a timer helps keep it intentional.

🤝 Real Connection: Using these apps to actually talk to people or make offline plans, rather than just passively watching lives go by.

✨ The 'Feel-Good' Feed: Unfollowing things that spark comparison and following things that spark joy (Bloom-scrolling > Doom-scrolling!).

Small, thoughtful choices really do add up. Wishing you all a happy (and mindful) week ahead! 🌿

To learn more click here👇🏼
https://www.dayofhappiness.net/

11/03/2026

Sunnier times are on the horizon🌤️
As we move through March, we can finally feel the shift. The days are stretching out, the first buds are appearing, and there’s a sense of renewal in the air. But while the world outside is brightening up, it’s common to still feel a bit stuck in the winter of our own minds, carrying the heavy clouds of stress, anxiety, or physical and emotional pain.

This June, let’s make sure your internal landscape matches the sunshine outside 🌞

Starting Monday, June 1st, I’m hosting an 8-week Mindfulness Course at Gastard Village Hall. It’s a chance to transition from "just getting through it" to truly blooming 🌻

Together, we’ll learn how to clear the mental fog and cultivate a sense of inner warmth and resilience that lasts long after the summer solstice.

The Details
When: Mondays, starting June 1st (8-week course)

Time: 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM

Where: Gastard Village Hall

Investment: £260

Think of these two hours each Monday morning as your sanctuary, a dedicated space to soften the impact of pain and find your quiet centre just as the world begins its summer hum.

Ready to bring the sunshine inside? 🌿

Spaces are kept limited to ensure our group remains cozy, supportive, and peaceful. To secure your spot or ask a question, please visit https://www.corshamcounselling.co.uk/mindfulness-courses or send me a DM.

02/03/2026

Let’s move through March with intention, together. 🌿

As we step into a new month, I wanted to share this Mindful March calendar from Action for Happiness. In our busy lives, it’s so easy to switch to "autopilot." These daily prompts are gentle invitations for us to pause, breathe, and reconnect with ourselves and the world around us.

Mindfulness isn't about clearing our minds, it's about being present with whatever is there, with kindness.

✨If you find these daily practices helpful and would like to dive deeper, I’ll be running a dedicated 8-week Mindfulness Course starting on the 1st of June at Gastard Village Hall. It’s a supportive space to move beyond "autopilot" and learn tools for lasting well-being.

You can find all the details and how to join me here:
👉 https://www.corshamcounselling.co.uk/mindfulness-courses

14/02/2026

How often do we offer this to ourselves..? Maybe today is the day! 🙏

You are your own best Valentine. Treat yourself with kindness today and every day 💌

05/02/2026

Are you curious to see what’s behind the doors of The Wellbeing Clinic in Corsham?! 👀

This afternoon we’re opening our doors for you to explore what we do! My fellow therapists, Jean Watt - Health (Homeopath) and Anna Browne (Nutritional Therapist) are ready to answer your questions.

Feel free to drop in:
1:30pm until 3:30pm
19 High Street, Corsham

03/02/2026

Week One: Done. 🌿
We’ve just wrapped up the first session of our mindfulness course, and I couldn't be more impressed by our small but perfectly formed Mindful Mondays community. It’s a thoughtful, engaged group, and the atmosphere in the room is already so supportive.

This week, we focused on waking up to our experience. Instead of moving through the day on autopilot, we explored what happens when we intentionally engage all our senses. We also took some time to discuss the foundational attitudes: like patience and non-judging, that help us stay grounded.

A huge thank you to everyone for such a meaningful start. See you next week!

02/02/2026

Better Together. ✨

Love this calendar from Action for Happiness, leading their campaign.

Humans are wired for connection. From a lower risk of depression to a boost in heart health, our relationships are the foundation of our wellbeing.

Whether it’s a long-overdue coffee date or simply smiling at someone on your morning walk, every interaction counts. Connection is a muscle, the more we use it, the stronger our community (and our mental health) becomes.

Take a moment today to bridge the gap. Reach out, check-in, and stay connected.

26/01/2026

Ever feel like your mind is its own worst enemy? Understanding why we get stuck in those negative patterns is the first step to finding calm. Join us next week to start the journey...

Starting Monday, 2nd February, we are opening a quiet, supportive space at Gastard Village Hall for an 8-week Mindfulness course. Led by Ruth Hussey (Accredited Mindfulness Teacher and Counsellor), this course is designed to help you navigate the heavy lifting of stress, anxiety and low mood.

This course is for you if you want to:

Break the cycle: Understand why your mind gets stuck in negative loops and learn how to shift out of them.

Manage stress and anxiety: Move away from "autopilot" reactions and find a calmer way to respond to life's pressures.

Address discomfort: Change your relationship with acute physical pain through mindful awareness.

The Details:

📅 Starts: Monday, 2nd February (running for 8 weeks)

🕙 Time: 10:45am – 12:45pm

📍 Location: Gastard Village Hall

👥 Capacity: Small group (max 10) for a personal experience

💰 Cost: £260

Whether you are struggling with anxiety or simply looking for a greater sense of peace, you are very welcome to join us.

Secure your spot here: 👉 https://www.corshamcounselling.co.uk/group-intake-form

For more information on the course structure: 👉 https://www.corshamcounselling.co.uk/mindfulness-courses

15/01/2026

Noticing the quieter impacts of gender expectations. 🫣

This article highlights how ongoing exposure to sexism isn’t just emotionally difficult, the chronic stress it creates can affect mental and physical health over time.

In counselling, I often see how being dismissed, undervalued, or expected to conform to certain roles quietly accumulates and impacts wellbeing.

It’s also important to recognise that rigid gender expectations can harm men too, limiting emotional expression, discouraging help-seeking, and increasing pressure to cope alone.

Noticing these patterns, calling them out when we can, and seeking support if you feel impacted really matters. These experiences are not “just part of life” and no one has to carry them on their own. 📣💪☺️

Subtle sexism that pervades everyday life often gets shrugged off. But research shows it can still have lasting psychological effects – including "thinning" parts of the brain.

12/01/2026

8-Week Mindfulness Course🧘‍♀️
Limited spaces available!

Dates: Mondays, starting 2nd February (8 weeks)
Time: 10:45am – 12:45pm
Location: Gastard Village Hall
Capacity: 10 participants
Cost: £260

By bringing together traditional meditation and movement with scientific insights into neuroplasticity (our brain's lifelong ability to change and rewire itself), the course is designed to help with:

Managing Stress and Anxiety: Developing a calmer response to life's pressures.⏰

Improving Mood: Using cognitive tools to shift your "state of mind" away from negative patterns.☀️

Addressing Acute Pain: Learning how mindfulness can change our relationship with physical discomfort.🫶

Delivered by Corsham Counselling's Ruth Hussey
Humanistic and Integrative Counsellor
Accredited Mindfulness Teacher

To sign-up head here:
https://www.corshamcounselling.co.uk/group-intake-form

For more info look here:
https://www.corshamcounselling.co.uk/mindfulness-courses