Adam.F.Counselling

13/09/2025

Stress has a habit of sneaking up on us and can often feel unbearably overwhelming.
Try these techniques to bring you back to the moment.

BREATHING
Close your eyes, inhale deeply for four counts, hold for four, and exhale slowly. Do this three times, and notice how your shoulders drop. That's your nervous system calming down.

MOVEMENT
Stretch your arms high, roll your neck, or walk around the room. Physical movement releases built-up tension that stress hides in your muscles.

GROUNDING
If your mind is buzzing, try a grounding exercise: name five things you see, four you can touch, three you hear, two you smell, and one you taste. Suddenly, you're back in the present moment.

Stress doesn't disappear forever , but in just a few minutes, you can give yourself the gift of calm.☺️

13/09/2025

MYTH:
Therapy is only for people with mental health "problems" or those experiencing a crisis.

TRUTH:
Therapy can be for anyone at anytime.
It can be:
- Personal growth
- Learning Boundaries
- Understanding personal coping modes
- Relationship dynamics
- Processing and gaining awareness
- Just someone to talk to

Anything you want it to be.
ITS YOUR JOURNEY

01/09/2025

"Sharing your storm with the right person can help it turn into growth." 🌱

04/08/2025

🌪️ Overthinking? You’re not alone.

That constant replaying, analysing, second-guessing? It’s exhausting.

Overthinking doesn’t lead to clarity — it often creates more confusion, stress, and self-doubt.
Sometimes, the most helpful thing you can do is pause, breathe, and choose not to spiral.

📌 Try this:

Write the thought down.

Ask: “Is this helpful, or am I just looping?”

Redirect with compassion, not criticism.

🧠 Your brain is trying to protect you — but you don’t have to believe everything it says.

02/08/2025

🖤 MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS 🖤
“I’m fine.” – Sometimes the most dangerous lie.

🚹 Su***de is the leading cause of death for men under 50.
⚠️ 3 in 4 suicides in the UK are by men.
Too many suffer in silence.

👂 You don’t have to “man up.” You don’t have to hide how you feel.
🧠 Struggling doesn’t make you weak – it makes you human.

💬 TALK. SHARE. REACH OUT.
🤝 Check in on your mates – ask twice.
Sometimes the ones who seem “fine” are hurting the most.

📞 Need help now? Call Samaritans – 116 123 (free & 24/7)

Contact me for a chat, ill always make time to listen and to help you through tough times/dark times........

It will be your safe space ✨️

Let’s break the silence. You are not alone.

29/07/2025

"Need someone to talk to? 🤝 As a qualified counsellor, I'm here to listen and support you through life's challenges. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, etc or just need a safe space to express yourself, I'm here to help. 💬 Let's work together to find a path forward. DM me to schedule a free 20 min session and take the first step towards healing and growth. #

24/07/2025

16/07/2025

Sleep Better Tonight 😴✨

If you’re tossing and turning, try these simple sleeping strategies to help calm your body and mind:

🌙 Stick to a Routine
Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day — yes, even on weekends.

📱 Limit Screen Time Before Bed
Blue light from phones and TVs can confuse your internal clock. Aim to unplug an hour before sleep.

☕ Watch What You Eat & Drink
Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and heavy meals late in the evening.

🧘 Wind Down with Relaxation
Gentle stretches, breathing exercises, or a warm bath can cue your body that it’s time to rest.

📖 Create a Sleep Sanctuary
Keep your bedroom cool, dark, quiet, and comfortable. Think of it as your personal sleep haven.

💤 Still Wide Awake?
If you’re not asleep after 20 minutes, get up and do something calming until you feel sleepy again.

01/07/2025

🧠 Let’s Talk About the Stigma of Counselling

For too long, seeking support has been seen as a weakness.
But the truth? Asking for help is a brave act of strength.

💬 “What will people think?”
💬 “Does this mean I’m broken?”
💬 “I should be able to handle this myself.”

Sound familiar?
These are the thoughts that stigma plants — and they stop so many people from getting the support they deserve.

🌱 Counselling isn’t about having something “wrong” with you.
It’s about understanding yourself, healing old wounds, and learning new ways to cope and grow.

🧡 Let’s normalise talking about our mental health.
Let’s normalise needing support.
Let’s normalise counselling.