Sally Howard Therapy

03/09/2025

If you or your kids are heading back to school, college, or University this week, then best of luck! 🍀

Don't forget to smile, breathe, and remember you got this! 💪

If heading back to school is a thing of the past for you (like it is for me!), why not try learning a new skill?

Research shows that learning new skills can also improve our mental wellbeing by:

💜 Boosting self-confidence and raising self-esteem
💜 Helping you to build a sense of purpose
💜 Helping you to connect with others

Some fun ideas to try include cooking, baking, a new language, a DIY project like furniture upcycling, or a new sport.

Have you learnt a new skill recently? Let me know in the comments.

01/09/2025

I don't know about you, but September always feels like such a busy month!

Whether it's back to school or just getting back into the swing of things after the summer, don't forget to take time for yourself.

Here are some of my favourite self-care tips. 💜

If you need help achieving these, please do get in touch!

29/08/2025

Do you struggle with procrastination?

In my August newsletter, we take a deep dive into:

Why do we procrastinate?
And how can we break the cycle?

This newsletter is dedicated to helping you get back on track, and I’ve packed it full of handy tips to help you, especially if you’re heading back to work, school, or university in the next few weeks.

For handy tips every month on achieving the 100% Awesome life you deserve, straight to your inbox - don't forget to subscribe! 💌

Do you struggle with procrastination? Are you easily distracted by other ‘important things’ to the extent that hours, days, or weeks can go past and you still haven’t started that big thing?

27/08/2025

The end of August brings changes for lots of us - back to school, college, and university.

For some people, this is exciting, but to others, it is the source of a lot of stress and anxiety.

One that can help is to practice deep breathing and relaxation techniques. Like all things, the more you practice, the better you get. Now is a great time to start practising so that you can take control and relax when the big day arrives.

If this feels too big a challenge, please get in touch, I can help.

25/08/2025

If you suffer from anxiety or panic attacks, you can probably recognise the signs and know when your body is going into panic mode.

Anxiety floods your body with stress-targeting hormones, and suddenly, everything seems overwhelming.

Grounding techniques are coping strategies that help you reconnect with the present and get out of distressing moments.

They help separate you from the distress of your emotional state or situation.

Below are three types of grounding techniques that can be quite helpful, especially if you're heading back to school, college, or university next month. 👇👇👇

Do you have any favourite grounding techniques? Let me know in the comments!

22/08/2025

Being able to change a client's life and open their eyes to a whole new world filled with positivity and happiness is the reason I love my job so much.

Thank you for this kind review. 💜

20/08/2025

Are you struggling with a low mood, depression, or feeling like 'what's the point?'

All of these can cause fatigue, self-sabotage, lack of self-care, and even lead to dark, intrusive thoughts.

Perhaps you've been struggling with these feelings for a while, or you're starting to think they're inevitable, or even normal for you.

As hard as it is to believe, we can turn this around, just like flinging the doors and windows wide open and letting in colour and light.

Together we will implement changes that bring the freedom to feel happy, to live your life and be 100% Awesome.

18/08/2025

Today is Never Give Up Day, and I don't know about you, but the thought of having a 'Never Give Up Day' is just so heartwarming!

This quote by Mary Anne Radmacher perfectly summarises how keeping going when you want to give up can feel incredibly difficult.

Have you ever wanted to give up on something but persevered? Let me know in the comments

15/08/2025

Calling all previous clients

Well done for taking the necessary steps towards your Awesome future. Believing in yourself, valuing yourself at 10 out of 10, being 100% Awesome, is what you need and deserve to hold on to!

Currently, I'm in the process of designing my new website, and I would really appreciate a testimonial/recommendation to accompany each section.

You can do this by leaving me a Google review, or if you'd prefer to remain anonymous, simply send an email with your words, granting permission for me to use them.

Here is a link to my Google review - https://g.page/r/CXvNINO8R7wUEAE/review

Here are some questions that I would be interested in hearing your responses to:

❓ What changes have you noticed since our sessions ended?
❓ Please describe the problems we have solved together.
❓ What would you say to someone who is sitting on the fence about getting in touch with me?

I am always here if anything crops up for you, or if you want to give me a progress report.

Thank you for being an Awesome Client!

13/08/2025

Did you know I offer both in-person sessions at my consultation room in Cranleigh and online Zoom sessions?

In the last few years, I have been very fortunate to help clients locally and worldwide through the power of Zoom!

Please get in touch with me if you or someone you know would benefit from my help.

It costs nothing to have an initial phone consultation, and I would love to have a chat to understand better how I may help you.

07742 819776

11/08/2025

If you’ve ever attempted a New Years Resolution or Lent, you’ll know that giving up a deeply ingrained habit can be a real challenge.

Smokers, for example, often struggle when trying to quit as the ni****ne hit is gone, but the daily habits and rituals remain.

It is not enough to treat the physical cravings; we also need to address these patterns of behaviour that the subconscious has associated with the habit.

This is where I can help. In as few as two sessions, I can help you reprogram your subconscious mind so that those patterns and routines no longer trigger the 'craving' and help you quit for good. As long as you truly want to stop, then you will be free from the desire, the cravings and the urges.

If you have a habit that's holding you back - please do get in touch!

08/08/2025

In my last post, I mentioned Latrophobia - the fear of hospitals, doctors, and medical procedures.

I wanted to share with you a testimonial from a wonderful client of mine whose fear of medical issues was preventing them from taking their blood pressure.

However, with just a few sessions, my client is feeling calmer, in control, and most importantly, able to take their blood pressure!