Gillian Nichols Counselling

14/05/2026

As Mental Health Awareness Week concludes, this year's theme reminds us to focus on "Action: for yourself, for someone else, for all of us."

For those in counselling, pastoral care, coaching and mentoring, the natural tendency is often to put others first. However, awareness of self-care only leads to real change when we put it into practice.

It is helpful to reflect on that order of priority. We encourage you to think of one small, practical action you can take for your own well-being today. By looking after yourself first, you are better able to support someone else and the wider community.

22/04/2026

Are you suffering from childhood or ? I am trained to deliver this both online and in person for those local to

10/04/2026

Not everyone who is quiet is empty… some are just protecting what’s sacred. There are thoughts they haven’t shared, stories they’re still holding, and feelings they’re waiting to trust someone with. Sometimes the greatest gift you can give someone
is not advice… but a safe place. 💜

A place where they don’t have to filter, guard, or hold back. If you want to grow in this kind of presence and connection, our devotionals and peaceful worship playlists are there to help you stay grounded in His heart. Link in bio on page. 🙏

“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak…” — James 1:19

13/01/2026

At the end of the day, the truest measure of our lives isn’t how much we accomplished... but how much love we carried into the world. Did we offer peace? Did we choose forgiveness? Did we let compassion lead? These are the questions that shape our hearts long after the day is done. 🤍

12/01/2026

God does not turn away from brokenness. He moves toward it. If you’ve ever felt unseen, overlooked, or unworthy, this is your reminder: God meets us exactly where the world forgets us. You are not too low, too weak, or too lost for His love. You are right where grace knows your name. 🙏

11/01/2026

This post is for counsellors/therapists, especially those working with clients who have experienced I completed all 4 levels of Lifespan Integration UK and witnessed amazing results so I wanted to let you know about the upcoming Level 1 Lifespan Integration (LI) training as it's one that I highly recommend. The training is being held in London on 28th February/1st March 2026.

Lifespan Integration is a gentle, trauma-informed therapy that works directly with the nervous system and is especially effective for developmental and attachment trauma. I’ve found it to be a powerful and compassionate approach in my own work.

If you’re curious to learn more or you're looking to deepen your trauma work, you can find full details and book here: Level One Trainings - Lifespan Integration UK

Lifespan Integration Level 1 Training UKLearn the core Lifespan Integration timeline method and start using it safely and effectively with your clients. Our 2-day Level 1 training gives you a clear, gentle and structured way of working with trauma, attachment wounds and developmental disruption, usi...

01/11/2025

I've experienced good therapy, bad therapy and downright unethical and harmful therapy (only the first type should exist!) For good or ill, therapists have the power to transform our lives.

Listen to my podcast at https://www.carolynspring.com/podcasts/the-therapeutic-relationship/ or on Spotify.

13/10/2025

I spent the weekend training with Lifespan Integration UK learning about healing early childhood attachment issues and we need to use dolls to represent the baby. I knew my daughters and granddaughters dolls would be useful one day, they are 32 and 16 years old now!

10/10/2025

15/09/2025

🎨 A DAY FOR ALL 🎨

📅 Saturday 27 September
🕰️ from 12pm
📍 St Mary's Church, Ewell

The theme of the fun community event this year is ‘Wonders of Creation’.

The Kingswood Shetland Ponies and their small friends will be back and a talk will be given about Surrey Wildlife Trust. Free refreshments all day with free soup and bread lunch, and optional fish & chip supper at 5.30pm. Any questions to Sue Ayling at assistantpriest@stmarysewell.com or on 020 8337 6347.

More local events 👉 https://epsomandewellfamilies.co.uk/the-september-lowdown-2/

10/09/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day and we're spreading the message that it's ok to talk about su***de, in fact asking directly can help save a life. 💜

For advice on talking about su***de check out our website: https://bit.ly/4ge4qif

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