McLean Counselling

15/06/2025

I like to think all the Dads in heaven get to come down today and spend it with their precious ones. But you must invite them. Say their names, play their favourite music and tell that joke that made everyone groan. They will come. The thing about love is, it doesn’t die, you see. It places precious parts of souls in loved one’s hearts and that, that lasts an eternity. Much longer than we can imagine. So, if you are finding today hard, look for them in the moments… I believe they’re trying really hard to let you know, they’re still here.

Donna Ashworth
‘Loss’

15/05/2025

20/04/2025

Happy Easter. 🐰🥚🍫

16/04/2025

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11/04/2025

Introducing my all new Therapist Action Figure. Also available, the limited edition Therapist Barbie to mark McLean Counselling’s 10th anniversary in May. 😉

Complete with all the essentials: comfy chair, tissues, office plants, diary & pen & iPad. 🪴

What do you think? 🤔

30/03/2025

Gentle hugs to anyone who needs them today. 🤗

📷 .illustrates

29/03/2025

Mother's Day tomorrow can be a difficult time for many people, particularly those who are grieving. I wanted to share some tips on how to cope if you find this occasion hard.

🌼 Put yourself first
Don’t feel pressured to do anything you don’t want to do. There’s no right or wrong. Instead, spend the day doing things you enjoy. This could mean going for a long walk, spending the day watching your favourite films or taking yourself on a day trip.

🌼 Put your feelings into words
Letter writing is a really useful way to deal with grief. Writing a card to someone who has died is a great way to organise your thoughts and make sense of your feelings.

🌼 Hold a memorial
You can do this by lighting a candle, planting a flower in your garden or visiting a place which was special to them. Holding these kinds of memorials is a great way to maintain your bond with the person who’s died.

🌼 Share their memory
Getting together with friends and family and sharing memories about the person who died can be very special and a lovely way to honour their life.

🌼 Talk to someone
Talking about our grief feelings can help us to express and understand them better. If you don’t feel able to talk to a family member or friend, you might want to consider seeking support through a helpline, healthcare professional or counsellor.

19/03/2025

📷 Stacie Swift

14/03/2025

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06/03/2025

Wow, how beautiful is the weather today! ☀️

14/02/2025

Love this image from Lucy Claire Illustration. 😊

Whatever your circumstances this Valentines Day, remember you are worthy, you are enough, you are loved. ❤️