Colourful World Counselling Therapies

12/05/2026

Today would have been 14 years married to Les ❤️

Some anniversaries feel heavy, some feel soft, and some are a strange mix of laughter, love and missing someone all at once.

Archie has decided we’re celebrating in our own way this year… with an old school showing of Mortal Kombat, a cheeky lunch, and the added bonus that he’s now the driver so I can finally have a wee wine 🍷😂

Life looks very different now than I ever imagined it would. But I’m incredibly grateful for the memories, the love we built, and for the amazing young man sitting beside me through it all.

So today won’t just be about loss. It’ll also be about love that still exists in different ways.

I have a feeling Les would highly approve of the ridiculous movie choice ❤️🌈

11/05/2026

My return to work is getting closer (at last I know!), so I need all the strength-building meal inspiration I can get 😂💪

My mum and Craig have honestly kept me too well fed during recovery, but I need new ideas now. 💡🤔

What’s your absolute favourite comforting, nourishing meal when you need properly fed and back on your feet again?

Bonus points if it excludes:
❌ Lamb
❌ Mushrooms
❌ Eggs

At this point I basically want meals that heal the soul and put life back into your body 😂

Spam me with your favourites please! ❤️🌈

01/05/2026

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to share a little update following a recent hospital appointment.

I’ve been advised to take at least another couple of weeks to rest and allow my body the time it needs to heal. While it’s not the easiest decision, I know it’s the right one so I can come back feeling well and able to fully support you.

I will update you all again in a couple of weeks once I know more.

I also just want to say how grateful I am for the flowers, cards, gifts, and all the little check-ins it really does mean a lot and hasn’t gone unnoticed.

Thank you so much for your patience, kindness, and understanding.

Take care,
Lou ❤️🌈

24/04/2026

The amazing Quantum Healing and Crystal Corner are celebrating one year of being in Dunfermline tomorrow. I rent a room for therapy on a Thursday and honestly it’s the most welcoming and amazing place. Please pop along and support the ladies in what they do. They are so knowledgeable and have the best banter too!

Quantum Healing Sound Chamber
Now open @ New Earth 🌎, Dunfermline

For the past year, we’ve been holding a safe and sacred space for those seeking rest, renewal, and deeper connection.

Through sound, frequency, and vibration, we invite you to gently realign your mind, body, and spirit.

If you feel called to pause, receive, and restore — you are so welcome here.

🌿 Open Day – Saturday 25th April | 11–3
Experience taster sessions by donation, with all proceeds supporting a local mental health charity.

A beautiful opportunity to explore, connect, and simply be.

20/04/2026

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to share a little update. Following medical advice, I need to take a bit more time off than I had originally hoped to focus on my recovery.

I’m still having ongoing hospital care, but I will share another update in a couple of weeks.

I’m really looking forward to returning, and as soon as I’m given the all clear, I’ll be in touch to begin arranging appointments again.

Thank you so much for your patience and kindness while I take this time it truly means a lot. ❤️🌈

13/04/2026

Hi everyone,

I wanted to send a quick update.

I’m still in my recovery period and taking things slowly. At the moment, I’m not able to confirm a return date, and I don’t want to give one until I’m sure I can come back properly and consistently.

I understand the uncertainty isn’t easy, and I really appreciate your patience while I focus on recovering.

As planned, I’ll provide a clearer update next week once I have a better idea of how things are progressing.

Thank you,
Lou 🌈❤️

03/04/2026

🌿Friday Reflection 🌿

It’s surprisingly common for our minds to focus on what we haven’t achieved yet, rather than noticing how far we’ve already come.

Psychologically, this is partly due to something called the “arrival fallacy” the belief that once we reach the next milestone, life will finally feel complete, calm, or fulfilling. Our brains naturally keep moving the goalposts, always searching for the next improvement or achievement.

But this can mean we rarely pause to recognise something important:

At one point in your life, the place you are in right now was something you hoped for.

Growth often happens gradually and quietly. The changes we once longed for can become so familiar that we forget they were once dreams, goals, or even survival milestones.

Taking a moment to acknowledge this isn’t about becoming complacent. It’s about allowing your nervous system to register safety, progress, and accomplishment.

A small reflection for today:

✨ What is something in your life right now that a past version of you would feel proud of?

Sometimes the most healing thing we can do is pause long enough to recognise that we’ve already come further than we realise. ❤️🌈

02/04/2026

Hey everyone how are you all? I can’t sit about and do nothing while I’m off so I’m using this time while I’m off to properly invest in updating and developing my website for Colourful World, and I’m looking for the right person to work with 😊

As a self-employed counselling psychotherapist, my current site no longer reflects the depth of my work or the experience I want clients to have when they land on it.

I’m looking for someone who can create a website that feels:
✨ Warm, safe and genuinely welcoming
✨ Clear, professional and easy to navigate
✨ Thoughtfully designed to encourage enquiries without pressure

Experience working with therapists, wellbeing services, or similar client-focused businesses would be a huge advantage.

This isn’t just a quick refresh — I’m looking to work with someone who understands the importance of tone, trust, and connection in this kind of work.

If you’ve worked with someone you’d genuinely recommend, or if this is you, please share a link to your work below or send me a message.

Thank you so much ❤️🌈

28/03/2026

🌿Saturday Reflection 🌿

When relationships end or people hurt us, it’s very natural to search for answers and explanations. Our minds often replay conversations, analyse behaviour, and try to understand why something happened.

Psychologically, this is the brain’s way of trying to create certainty and safety. If we understand what happened, we feel more in control and less vulnerable to being hurt again.

However, closure doesn’t always come from getting the explanation we hoped for.

Sometimes closure comes from recognising that patterns of behaviour speak more clearly than words ever could.

When someone consistently shows us who they are through their actions, our healing often begins when we allow ourselves to accept what we have already seen, rather than continuing to search for a different answer.

This doesn’t mean dismissing the hurt or pretending it didn’t matter. It means acknowledging that the information we needed may have already been there.

A gentle reflection for today:

✨ Are you searching for answers that someone may never be able or willing to give?

Sometimes peace begins when we stop trying to understand everything, and instead allow ourselves to accept what was shown to us. ❤️🌈

19/03/2026

As I finish up work for today, I’m taking a moment to pause and prepare for tomorrow.

I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has sent such kind messages and thoughtful gifts. Your support and warmth mean a great deal, and it’s a privilege to be part of a community that values care, compassion, and wellbeing so deeply.

Over the coming weeks my focus will be on rest and recovery, so that I can return refreshed and ready to continue the work that matters so much supporting each of you on your journeys.

I may check in from time to time, share a post when I can, and respond to messages as I’m able. I’ll provide a fuller update in around four weeks.

In the meantime, please continue to look after yourselves, practise the tools and reflections we often speak about, and remember that progress doesn’t stop just because sessions pause for a little while.

Thank you again for the kindness and understanding. ❤️🌈

19/03/2026

🌿Thursday Reflection 🌿

Anxiety doesn’t only affect our thoughts during the day it often shows up most strongly at night.

From a psychological and physiological perspective, anxiety keeps the nervous system in a state of heightened alertness. The brain is scanning for potential problems, running through conversations, planning for tomorrow, or replaying what has already happened.

The difficulty is that sleep requires the opposite state.
For sleep to happen, the body needs to move into rest and safety mode.

When anxiety is present, the body can feel:
• Mentally exhausted
• Physically wired
• Unable to switch off
• Tired but unable to sleep

Many people living with anxiety describe this experience as feeling both drained and overstimulated at the same time.

This isn’t a failure of willpower or relaxation. It’s simply the nervous system doing its job a little too well.

One gentle reminder for tonight:

✨ If your mind feels busy when you’re trying to sleep, it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong it may simply mean your nervous system needs a little more time and support to settle.

Small things like slowing your breathing, dimming lights, stepping away from screens, or writing down worries before bed can help signal to the brain that it is safe to rest.

Be gentle with yourself tonight. ❤️🌈