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Providing a range of counselling and therapies to support your mental & emotional health. Welcome to Serenity's official page.

At Serenity we offer a wide range of therapeutic services carried out by qualified therapists such as:

Clinical supervision
Counselling/Psychotherapy
Hypnotherapy
Neuro linguistic programming
Mindfulness
Life coaching

We also have experiental groups and workshops that we will run throughout the year. Please do not hesitate to message us, if you have any enquires or questions regarding what we can offer we will be happy to help.

02/02/2026

☕ Monday reminder ☕

You don’t have to conquer the week today.
You just have to be here.

Take a moment to recognise yourself .. not for being perfect, but for being real.
There is so much strength in the things that often go unnoticed.

🌿 Be proud of yourself for:
• Showing up, even when your energy was low
• Choosing kindness toward yourself (or trying to)
• Healing in ways no one can see
• Letting go of what you can’t control
• Doing the best you could with what you had
• Continuing, even when it felt heavy

If today feels slow, that’s okay.
If you’re not at 100%, that’s okay too.
Growth isn’t loud …sometimes it’s quiet, steady, and deeply personal.

Go gently into this Monday 💛
You matter.
Your effort matters🌱

01/02/2026

✨ Today marks 9 years of Serenity ✨

I’m very slightly hijacking the socials for this one — Janeane and Dan, our wonderful social media team, will probably cringe 😂 — but I wanted to share this personally.

Today is our 9th anniversary since Chris and I opened Serenity, and I’m feeling such a mix of pride, gratitude, and disbelief at how quickly the years have gone.

When we first started, we talked a lot about what we didn’t want: rushed work, box-ticking, or people feeling like just another referral. We wanted Serenity to feel human, thoughtful, and genuinely caring — and that value has guided us through every stage of growth, challenge, and change.

There have been learning curves, long days, deep breaths, and so many moments worth celebrating. Watching Serenity grow, working alongside an exceptional team, and being trusted with people’s stories continues to feel like a real privilege.

I’m so grateful to our clients for trusting us, to the organisations we work with for believing in what we do, and to our incredible team — your compassion, skill, and integrity are what make Serenity what it is.

Right now, I’m feeling reflective about how far we’ve come and quiet excitement for what’s ahead. Thank you for being part of our journey — it truly means the world. 💛

Normal social media service will now resume… 😄

Gina xx

28/01/2026

💭 Let’s talk, just for a moment 💭

Mental health isn’t always visible. Some days we’re smiling on the outside while carrying so much on the inside.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious, or just not quite yourself, please know this: you are not alone 🤍

It’s okay to slow down.
It’s okay to ask for help.. and it’s okay to admit that things feel heavy right now.
Healing doesn’t happen overnight, but every small step matters 🌱

✨ Remember, Serenity is here if you need help. ✨
If you or someone you love needs support, guidance, or simply a safe space to talk, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.
We’re here to listen, to support, and to walk alongside you.

You deserve peace.
You deserve understanding.
You deserve care 💙

26/01/2026

🌈 New week, new beginnings 🌈

I once heard that rainbows don’t appear instead of the storm.. they appear because of it, and honestly, that’s something I’m carrying with me into this new week.

Some weeks feel heavy.
Our minds get tired, our hearts feel stretched, and just getting through the day can feel like an achievement.
But even on the cloudiest days, there’s still light working its way through… quietly, patiently.

This week, if you’re feeling overwhelmed, be gentle with yourself.
You don’t have to “fix” everything at once.
Sometimes progress looks like resting.
Sometimes strength looks like asking for help.. and sometimes hope looks like a small rainbow moment you didn’t expect 🌤️💛

Here’s your reminder: storms don’t last forever, and neither do the hard thoughts.
Keep going.
Your rainbow may be closer than you think 🌈💚

✨ New week. New chances. Same brave you. ✨

23/01/2026

Happy Friday ✨

As the week comes to a close, let yourself slow down a little 🌿
Take a breath.
Unclench your shoulders.
Notice how far you’ve made it.

Today is a reminder that taking time for you isn’t selfish.. it’s necessary 🤍

Whether that looks like doing something you love, spending quiet time alone, laughing with people who feel like home, or simply resting without guilt.

You don’t need to have everything figured out.
You don’t need to be “on” all the time.
Some days, just being is more than enough 🌸

So be gentle with yourself today. Listen to what your heart needs. Choose moments that bring you peace, comfort, or joy ✨

You deserve space, rest, and a little happiness … not just today, but always 💫

Have a lovely weekend.

21/01/2026

Happy Wednesday 🌤️

A little midweek reminder that kindness doesn’t have to be big to make a difference 💛

A smile, a kind word, holding a door, checking in on someone… those small gestures can completely change someone’s day.
You may never know what someone is carrying, but something small from you might be the moment they needed 🌱

Kindness has a ripple effect 🌊
What you give out can inspire hope, comfort, confidence, or even the courage for someone else to keep going.
And the beautiful part? .. It often finds its way back to you in ways you don’t expect ✨

So today, choose kindness.
Even the smallest act can leave the biggest impact 🤍

19/01/2026

✨Monday Morning Thoughts ✨

A new week, a fresh start, and a chance to check in with ourselves 💛

Over the weekend I’ve been thinking about one small word that can feel incredibly big: Help.

For so many people, asking for help isn’t easy.
It can feel uncomfortable, vulnerable, or even like a sign of weakness.
Some of us were taught to be “strong,” to handle things alone, or to not be a burden on others 🤍
Others worry about being judged, rejected, or misunderstood.

But the truth is, we all need help at different times … emotionally, mentally, physically, or simply just someone to listen 🤝
No one is meant to do life entirely on their own.

✨ Asking for help doesn’t mean you’ve failed.
✨ It means you’re self-aware.
✨ It means you’re human.
✨ And it means you’re choosing to take care of yourself.

So as this new week begins, let this be your reminder: it’s okay to ask for help.

Support is not a weakness .. it’s a strength, and you deserve it 💛🌱

16/01/2026

🌿 Friday Reminder 🌿

Not every week looks the same. Some weeks you thrive, and some weeks you simply survive.. and both are valid 💭

If your mind has felt tired or your heart a little heavy, let today be a pause.
You don’t have to have everything figured out right now.
Healing, growth, and strength don’t happen all at once.. they happen in moments like this 🫶

As Friday arrives, give yourself credit for making it through the days that felt hard.
Protect your peace this weekend. Rest without guilt.
Smile when you can.

And remember: even slow progress is still progress 🌱✨

You are doing better than you think.

Happy Friday.. be kind to your mind and have a lovely weekend 💙

14/01/2026

Good morning 🤍

Today is a gentle reminder that not every day has to be productive to be meaningful 🌤️
Some days, just getting out of bed, answering a message, or taking a deep breath is enough.. and that’s okay.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally tired, you’re not alone. 💭
So many of us are carrying things silently, doing the best we can with what we have.

Be kind to yourself today🌱
Rest if you need to.
Reach out if you can.
And remember your feelings are valid, even on the days you don’t have the words for them 💙

12/01/2026

Monday again ☕
A new week, fresh start… or at least that’s what it’s supposed to feel like.

Something we don’t talk about enough in mental health is the guilt that shows up when life looks good on the outside ✨ … when things are “going well,” yet you still feel heavy, tired, or disconnected.
The guilt of thinking “I should be grateful” while quietly struggling 🤍

And alongside that, there’s another quiet truth:
Sometimes you’re not lazy, negative, or unmotivated… you’re simply tired 🫶
Tired of healing, reflecting, fixing, growing.
Tired of feeling like rest has to be earned 😔

Both of these experiences can exist without meaning anything is wrong with you.

So as this new week begins, let this be a reminder:
You’re allowed to have good things and hard feelings 🌈💔
You’re allowed to pause without falling behind ⏸️
You’re allowed to be human, not a constant project 🧠💭

Go gently into this week 💙✨

07/01/2026

It feels like the snow is finally disappearing ❄️ and I’m really hoping that’s it for us now.
There’s something about the change in seasons that makes us pause and reflect.

Life can feel a bit like that too. We’re constantly juggling so many different things .. work, family, friendships, responsibilities, expectations, and everything in between 🤹‍♀️
Some days we handle it well, and other days it can feel overwhelming, exhausting, or just a lot.

It’s easy to forget ourselves in the process.
To keep pushing, keep going, and tell ourselves we’ll rest later.. but looking after ourselves doesn’t have to be big or complicated 💛

Sometimes it’s slowing down, setting a boundary, taking a breath, or simply being kind to ourselves on the harder days.

As we move into brighter days and lighter mornings 🌤️, let this be a reminder that it’s okay to check in with yourself, ask for support, and make space for rest.

You’re doing the best you can and that’s more than enough 🌷✨

05/01/2026

✨ A New Year is here, and while we’re stepping into it with hope and fresh beginnings, the weather has certainly reminded us that winter is well and truly upon us ❄️

With snow falling and temperatures dropping below zero, we want to take a moment to wish everyone a safe start to the year.
Please take extra care if you’re travelling, allow more time for journeys, and stay aware of changing conditions.

This kind of weather can be especially challenging for some, so we also encourage everyone to check in on friends, family, neighbours, or anyone who may be struggling during the cold spell.

A small gesture can make a big difference.

Stay warm, stay safe, and here’s to looking out for one another as we begin the year together 💙

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Holker House , Railway Road
Darwen
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http://www.serenityselfcare.org.uk/

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