Peak Counselling

04/09/2025

🌱 “Why EMDR Works Online Too” 🌱
Many people wonder whether EMDR therapy is just as effective online as it is in person.
The good news is: it is. ✅

With the right tools and therapist guidance, online EMDR can help process trauma, reduce distress, and bring lasting change just as effectively as in person therapy.

For clients, online therapy can also mean:
✨ More flexibility
✨ A familiar, safe environment
✨ Less travel and time commitment

If you’ve been considering EMDR but aren’t sure whether online sessions will work for you please do get in touch and I can answer any questions.

You don’t need to be an IT expert either (I’m certainly not)

01/09/2025

We can all feel like we’re getting bombarded with stressful thoughts at times, especially on a Monday morning. Here’s a strategy from ACT that can help break this cycle:

🧠 Thank Your Mind: A Simple Way to Reduce the Power of Difficult Thoughts

Sometimes our minds can feel like they’re on overdrive, throwing up worry, self-doubt, or negative thoughts. Our minds do this as they think they are helping us to come up with a solution to a problem. One simple but powerful approach is to acknowledge those thoughts with a quiet “thank you, mind” instead of fighting them.

By doing this, you:
• Step back from the intensity of difficult thoughts
• Reduce their power over your emotions
• Create space to focus on what really matters to you

It’s a gentle way to build psychological flexibility and respond to life with more calm and clarity.

✨ Try it today: the next time a difficult thought pops up, say “thank you, mind,” notice it, and then return your focus to what matters most.

28/08/2025

Are you finding yourself caught in the same patterns over and over again, whether in relationships, work, or how you treat yourself?

It can feel frustrating when you know something isn’t working but can’t quite shift it on your own.

This is where therapy can help. EMDR and CBT aren’t only for people with long histories of trauma — they can also be powerful tools for making lasting changes when you’re ready to break free from unhelpful cycles.

If you’d like a space to explore what’s keeping you stuck, and support to move towards something different, I’d be happy to help.

📩 Message me if you’d like to arrange a free initial conversation info@peakcounselling.com

25/08/2025

Wise words and reminds me of this Terry Pratchett quote:

“It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true. It is called Living."

Life’s too short to just clock in and clock out.

21/08/2025

Sometimes we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to achieve goals and the next step, the next milestone, the next achievement. I know this is something my mind tries to pull me towards a lot of the time. This often leads us to unhappiness, frustration and low mood when things don’t work out.

When we focus instead on living by our values such as kindness, honesty and connection, we can find a steadier sense of direction. Even when life takes unexpected turns, our values are something we can always return to.

In therapy, exploring your values can help you feel clearer about what really matters to you, and how to live in a way that feels true to yourself.

14/08/2025

What to Expect in a First Session
Starting therapy can feel like a big step — especially if you’re not sure what to expect.

Here’s what the first session usually involves:

- A conversation about what’s bringing you to counselling
- A chance to ask any questions you may have
- An overview of how EMDR works and how treatment is tailored to your needs
- No pressure to share everything — we work at your pace
- Looking at what outcomes you want from the therapy as this will guide our treatment plan

You don’t have to talk about anything you don’t want to at any time during any therapy.

I offer a free 15-minute online consultation so we can talk through what you’re looking for and see what working together would look like before committing to an initial session.

11/08/2025

Out on my morning walk (between showers) reflecting on the ups and downs of private practice. Summer tends to bring a natural pause in the therapy world.

Some clients are away or taking time out, and the pace shifts. I’m making the most of the extra time — but I also notice the familiar uncertainty that comes with quieter weeks.

I’ve come to see these quieter times as part of the rhythm of the work and a time to plan for busier times ahead.

If you’re thinking about starting EMDR therapy, this can be a gentle time to begin with therapists having more availability and flexibility for appointments.

07/08/2025

Many people come to therapy because something difficult — a trauma, loss, relationship pattern, or health event — still feels unresolved. EMDR is a powerful way to work with:

- Past trauma
- Single and recent traumatic events eg. RTA
- Childhood neglect or abuse
- Anxiety
- Feelings of being “stuck” despite talking things through
- Phobias
- Low mood
- OCD

If you’re unsure whether EMDR fits your needs we can meet for a free 15-minute video consultation and talk through what is involved.

04/08/2025

📣 Remote EMDR Appointments Now Available

Struggling with trauma, anxiety, stuck in patterns or feelings of overwhelm? EMDR therapy can help you move forward.

I now have limited remote EMDR appointments available.

🖥️ Work from the comfort of your own space
💬 Trauma-focused, accredited EMDR Practitioner
📆 Flexible daytime availability

If you’re ready to take the next step, please get in touch via info@peakcounselling.com

02/08/2025

A great simple way to ground ourselves/ connect to the present instead of being in our heads…

31/07/2025

EMDR Is for More Than Trauma.

While EMDR is well-known for helping with PTSD, it’s also helpful for anxiety, phobias, grief, and attachment wounds.

It’s about healing the past so it no longer interferes with your present.

🌱 Have you ever felt like your reaction was bigger than the moment? That might be old pain showing up.

24/07/2025

How Does EMDR Work?

EMDR uses bilateral stimulation—such as side-to-side eye movements or tapping—to help the brain reprocess distressing memories. This allows the emotional charge of past events to reduce over time.

Many people describe it as “filing away” what once felt unmanageable.

🌀 Healing doesn’t mean forgetting—it means remembering without the sting.