Peak Counselling

21/11/2025

Bilateral music (which replicates eye movements or tapping in EMDR) is a great way for calming our nervous systems. It’s getting to that time of year when life can get busier or more stressful for some.
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17/11/2025

Leaves on a stream exercise is something I often introduce clients to. It’s a way of unhooking from our thoughts so that we don’t get so caught up in them (I definitely find this helpful when life gets busy and a lot of things to try and balance)
There’s loads of versions of it on YouTube but here’s one:

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30/10/2025

First frosty morning walk today 🥶 I’m enjoying the light first thing whilst it’s still here

28/10/2025

It’s been a busy few months at Peak Counselling, and I’m currently running at full capacity with a short waiting list for new referrals.

I’ve also been making plans to secure my own therapy office again by early 2026. This will allow me to offer more in-person sessions, alongside the online work that continues to be a core part of my practice.

07/10/2025

Back to usual service today (if only my desk was this tidy!)….

18/09/2025

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.