Malie Counselling & Psychotherapy

04/10/2025

Viewing any past mistakes through a compassionate lens can be incredibly freeing. Give yourself permission to let go.

01/10/2025

Boundaries can be so difficult to put in place. There is often a fear of how the boundary will be received by others or, uncertainly around how a boundary can look. It is hard, however, the work you put in today will benefit your future self.

23/09/2025

Hope isn’t pretending triggers vanish overnight. Hope is knowing that with practice and support, they lose power. What feels overwhelming today can one day feel manageable. Along with therapy, healthy coping tools are one of the ways you can help your nervous system feel steady instead of spinning.

21/09/2025

Gaslighting is a form of psychological and emotional abuse where someone is made to question their own feelings, sanity and instincts. The tactics can be subtle, but the impact enormous.

14/09/2025

Healing from trauma takes your own length of time
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10/09/2025

Mental health can be incredibly overwhelming and take us to the darkest of places. Remember, you are not alone. You can call 116 123 anytime, day or night to chat to someone for instant support.

01/09/2025

Taking the leap to start therapy can be incredibly daunting. Part of the worry can be, “what will this safe space look like..?”
Here are pictures of the warm, welcoming space I work from in Dunecht, just 5 minutes drive from Westhill 🩵

27/07/2025

Anger is what we see but is often masking much deeper feelings. It’s not the anger, but the way we react to our anger that can cause problems.

05/07/2025

These things may appear simple however for many people each task can carry a heaviness rooted in guilt. What you can do today will benefit your future self.

02/07/2025

I am delighted to share that this is my new space in Dunecht where all face to face sessions will now be held 🤍

24/06/2025

Your window of tolerance can fluctuate depending on the environment you are in, how you are feeling in general as well as who you are with. Recognising this is important as it can help move you towards expanding your window.

23/06/2025

The Alpha Stim AID is a great device that assists in alleviating anxiety, depression and insomnia from the first use. The Alpha Stim device creates relief by relaxing and calming the body with cranial electrotherapy stimulation. I have recently acquired this non invasive devise which can be used in sessions at your request.

Alpha-Stim® CES is a form of non-invasive brain stimulation that applies a patented, low amplitude waveform to the brain via earclip electrodes. Psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety and insomnia, are associated with alterations in electric activity in large-scale brain networks. Research suggests...