Counsellor & Psychotherapist Tania Lawler - Somerset / Crewkerne

13/04/2026

This is the space I’m now working from in Crewkerne
A calm, private room where you can slow things down and talk things through at your own pace.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. If something feels heavy, confusing, or you’re simply not feeling like yourself, you’re welcome to reach out.

15/03/2026

Mother’s Day can mean very different things depending on the person.

Days like this can mean different things to different people.

For some it’s a day that feels warm and joyful.

For others it can bring up more complicated feelings.

It might remind you of someone you’ve lost.
A relationship that isn’t easy.
The experience of wanting to be a parent but life not working out that way.
Or simply the emotional weight that can come with caring for others.

Days like this can stir things up quietly.

Whatever today brings for you, there isn’t a right or wrong way to feel about it.

If it’s a good day, enjoy it.

If it feels harder, take things gently and look after yourself.

Tania Lawler
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Face-to-face (Crewkerne, Yeovil, Chard & surrounding Somerset areas)
Online sessions also available

08/03/2026

28/02/2026

If your mind won’t switch off at night, it’s not always about ‘relaxing more’.

You lie in bed trying to get comfortable…
turning over, fluffing the pillow, closing your eyes again…

but your mind won’t stop.

It replays conversations.

Things you wish you’d said differently.
What you need to do tomorrow.

Or it just keeps going for no clear reason at all.
Some things can help in the moment:

• writing things down to get them out of your head
• noticing what keeps coming up rather than pushing it away
• reducing stimulation before bed (phones, TV etc)
• getting up for a bit if you’re wide awake, instead of forcing sleep
• slowing your breathing so your body has a chance to settle

But if the same thoughts keep coming back…
night after night…
it’s often not just about sleep.

It can be your mind trying to process something

that hasn’t quite settled yet.
You can understand something logically…
Yet still feel stuck in it.

That’s often the frustrating part.

If this resonates, you’re not the only one.
And it doesn’t have to stay like that.

If you’d like to talk things through, you’re welcome to get in touch.

Face-to-face Counselling and Psychotherapy (Crewkerne, Yeovil, Chard & surrounding Somerset areas)
and online sessions available.

20/02/2026

Talking therapy, CBT and EMDR in Crewkerne, Yeovil, Chard & surrounding Somerset areas

Do you feel stuck in patterns you can’t seem to shift, no matter how much you try to think your way through them?

Sometimes talking things through is enough, and sometimes deeper approaches like CBT and EMDR can help when patterns feel stuck.

EMDR helps your brain process past experiences so they no longer have the same emotional impact.

It can help with:

• anxiety and overwhelm
• trauma or distressing memories
• feeling “on edge” or triggered
• low mood or feeling stuck

Face-to-face and online sessions available.

If you’re unsure which approach is right for you, you’re welcome to message me for a free initial chat.

13/02/2026

Late winter can be a strange time emotionally.

The new year energy has faded and the days are grey.
Rain can make it harder to get outside and motivation can dip.
Things you’ve been holding together start to feel heavier!

If this time of year feels harder for you, you’re not alone. It's common to notice a shift in mood around now.

A few gentle ways to support yourself during this period:

• If getting outside feels difficult, aim for small moments of daylight ☀️🌞
Even standing by an open door, a short walk between showers, or sitting by a window with a warm drink

• Keep your days lightly structured rather than trying to feel motivated.
Simple anchors like getting up, eating at regular times, or a short task can help create a sense of steadiness 🍽

• Stay connected in ways that feel manageable a message, a short call, or seeing someone without needing to “be your best self” ☎️

• Notice when you’re pushing yourself too hard this time of year often calls for a slightly gentler pace rather than trying to keep up with expectations

• Break things down more than you think you need to 📝starting something small often matters more than finishing something big

Sometimes it’s not about doing more, but about adjusting your expectations and being a bit more understanding towards yourself.

If things have been building up for a while, counselling can offer a space to talk things through and feel more grounded again.

Counselling in Crewkerne, Yeovil and surrounding areas

19/12/2025

28/07/2025

🌀 Feeling anxious, wired, or emotionally drained?
You’re not alone — and there is a simple, grounded way to support your nervous system and feel more like yourself again.

At Tania Lawler Counselling and Psychotherapy, I support clients through anxiety, stress, trauma, and emotional overwhelm — and one practice I often recommend and use myself is Qi Gong, a gentle movement technique that helps calm the body and quiet the mind.

✨ This short and easy Qi Gong for Anxiety & Stress routine by Jeffrey Chand is perfect for:

✔ Regulating your nervous system
✔ Releasing built-up tension
✔ Cultivating a sense of calm and inner control
✔ Grounding yourself before or after a tough day

🧘‍♀️ No experience needed. Just 10 minutes. Just slow movement and your breath.

🎥 Watch here:
https://youtu.be/tiby-6_7qsI?si=Hk80NaCoE-nVW4My

This is a beautiful self-care tool you can return to again and again.

💬 If you find it helpful or would like to explore how therapy and body-based approaches can support your healing, feel free to reach out. I’m here to walk alongside you.

🌿 Tania Lawler Counselling and Psychotherapy
Helping you reconnect with safety, clarity and self.
📩 Message me for a free consultation

17/01/2025

Breaking down misconceptions around seeking support, to ensure stigma doesn’t hold you back from making your mental health a priority

08/08/2024

Stoic living- Can 2nd century philosophy help us to feel happier, self empowered and more in control of our lives even in the 21st century?

Stoicism is an ancient ethical system which if put into practice, is said to lead to a "well lived life".

Believe it or not, Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) was inspired by this ancient wisdom. Epictetus, a Stoic philosopher, suggested that mental suffering is not caused by our actual environment but by the view we take of it.

This view has shaped effective CBT techniques which consist of identifying and challenging irrational beliefs that create mental distress.

21/07/2024

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions and powerless with how to manage them?

The STOPP technique has been devised for just this.

This technique is a very effective CBT tool that helps you take back control of your emotions when faced with a difficult or stressful situation.

(Credits to getselfhelp.co.uk. No copyright infringement is intended)

08/07/2024

Do you trust your internal source of wisdom?