Space to Talk

09/01/2026

Welcome to Space to Talk Counselling, I’m Lucy Hills-Gale. I’m a Therapist and yes that means I bring a wealth of knowledge from my training and the 7 years I’ve been practicing. It also means I bring my own lived experience, my personality, my values and who I am as a person. Building that connection and relationship is so important.

Human connection and enriching relational experiences are things that AI simply cannot replicate. Being in a space with someone to bear witness to your feelings and experience is at the core of my therapy.

If you’d like to get to know me and the way I work and if you want to start understanding yourself a bit more, drop me a follow.

07/01/2026

If you’re local to Eastleigh, you may well of heard of the Eastleigh Community Fridge over at The Pavillion on the Park. This year Space to Talk will be sponsoring the hygiene bank by making regular donations.

I will also have a collection box so if you have any unwanted toiletries you can drop them off when you come for your therapy session.

Cosmetic products must be unopened and unused please. Below some examples of products that can be donated.

✨toothbrushes and tooothpaste
✨Soap
✨Shower gel
✨Bubblebath
✨Deodoarant
✨Nappies
✨Breast pads
✨Period products
✨Wipes
✨New/unused flannels or sponges
✨Incontinence pads

If you have any questions please do drop me a DM

01/01/2026

It’s been a tough year for many but so hope 2026 offers you exactly what you need.

I hope that this is the year you find meaning, authenticity and true connection.

All the best and thank you for being here and making my 2025 what it was.

29/12/2025

29/12/2025

So 2023 is upon us, new year, fresh start. But what if we didn’t put any pressure on ourselves to be different, to change or to be “better”.

What if we stopped focussing on our perceived downfalls and instead celebrated our achievements, wins and highlights of the last year.

Don’t get me wrong, goals, dreams and desires can helpful and motivating. We just sometimes focus too much on creating a new version of ourselves when there is plenty to love about the current version.

Don’t feel pressure to change or be something different or to fulfil a perceived criteria within a set time frame. It’s ok to shift the focus on to growth and getting to know yourself better.

It’s ok to like being you, just the way you are!

24/12/2025

I hope this Christmas brings you everything you need.

All the best, Lucy

24/12/2025

Remember Christmas is not a performance, it doesn’t need to look a certain way or be “perfect”.

Try not to compare yourself to others, social media only shows you the end results, a tiny section curated for the internet.

Focus on making your own traditions and the Christmas that is tight for you.

21/12/2025

An important reminder that you aren’t alone this season. When some agencies close down for Christmas, please know that plenty are still running and are ready to offer a listening ear.

Below is a list of some helplines you can turn to if needed. This is by no means an exhaustive list, please feel free to add any others in the comments.

116 123 - Samaritans

0808 801 0818 – The Survivors Trust

020 7263 7070 – The Maytree

020 8249 2986 – Mind

0808 800 8088 – CASS (Women’s self-injury support)

0800 0963 315 – Towards Healing (Support in Ireland)

0808 802 9999 – R**e Crisis (12pm-2.30pm & 7pm-9.30pm)

0300 561 0115 – Safe Connections (Su***de Support)

0207 383 0700 – Respond (Supports people with learning difficulties)

0844 967 4848 – No panic (10am – 10pm – Support for people experiencing anxiety & panic attacks)

01952 680 835 – No panic crisis message (24hr recorded message with breathing exercises to help reach a calmer place)

0300 304 7000 – Sane (Emotional Support – 4.30pm – 10.30pm)

0300 330 0630 – LGBT+ Switchboard (Emotional support for anyone in the LGBT+ community)

0207 481 7600 – Turning Point (Nationwide drug & alcohol support service)

0800 731 2864 – Crisis Mental Health Line (South London and Maudsley 24-hour mental health support line) open every day.

The Hub of Hope is also more than just another mental health app, it’s a gateway to recovery.
www.hubofhope.co.uk