Blue Waves Counselling

Blue Waves Counselling I’m a grief & loss counsellor helping people face grief, loss of identity & life transitions. I help people rebuild their lives and find their future path.

30/04/2026

🌊 Ever felt like you were the “too much” one?

The one who was a bit louder, a bit different, a bit… other?

A lot of my clients come to me for support with grief and loss.
But as we work together, something deeper often begins to emerge…

Stories of feeling like the odd one out at school.
Of never quite fitting in.
Of questioning whether people really like them — or just tolerate them.

That feeling doesn’t always stay in childhood.
It follows into adulthood — affecting trust, relationships, and how safe it feels to truly be yourself.

Often, there are patterns:
✨ Partners who are neurodivergent
✨ Intense focus on hobbies or work
✨ A lingering sense of not being “normal” (even when you know there’s no such thing)

And sometimes… there’s a reason for that.

When we gently explore these experiences, something shifts.
We look at the evidence.
We get curious.
And for some, this leads to exploring neurodivergence — most often ADHD or autism.

Not as a label to limit you —
but as a lens to understand yourself.

Because when things start to make sense, so do you.

And from there:
💛 Self-compassion grows
💛 Strengths become clearer
💛 The need to shrink begins to soften

You start to realise…
you were never “too much”;
you were just never meant to be less.

If this resonates and you’re based in Exeter (or looking for online support), you’re welcome to reach out for a gentle, no-pressure chat.

📩 Email me to talk through what’s been going on for you.

29/04/2026

You should be here. 🥹

29/04/2026

One of the most common misunderstandings about limits is confusing them with demands, ultimatums, or control. A limit is about what you need and what you will do. It's not about dictating what your partner does.

Telling them to stop something is a demand. Threatening to leave if they don't change is an ultimatum. Controlling who they see is not a limit, it's control. These things might come from a real and valid need, but they're not the same thing as a healthy limit.

A real limit says "I need this" not "you must do this."

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25/04/2026

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24/04/2026

🌊 Sometimes grief doesn’t look like tears.

Sometimes it looks like carrying on.
Smiling when you’re exhausted.
Saying “I’m fine” when you really aren’t.

Wondering why everything feels so heavy… even on the good days.

Grief isn’t just about losing a person.
It can be the loss of who you were,
the life you imagined,
or the version of you that felt lighter.

At Blue Waves Counselling, I offer a calm, supportive space where you don’t have to hold it all together.
A place where you can speak freely, be heard, and begin to gently process what you’ve been carrying.

If you’re looking for grief counselling in Exeter, or online grief and loss support in Devon, you don’t have to navigate this alone.

There’s no pressure. Just a quiet place to start.

🌊 Visit my website to find out more about working together.





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22/04/2026

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It's okay to put yourself first. Taking care of your mental health isn't selfish, it's necessary. 💙

If you need someone to talk to, you can always call or text the 988 Lifeline or chat with a caring counselor online at 988lifeline.org. You don't have to go through this alone.

22/04/2026

Who you are and what you do is your choice, not a group project. 💪💜

You’re not here to fit into someone else’s box or live up to society’s expectations. 🙌
You’re here to show up as your authentic self, unapologetically and uniquely. 💕

22/04/2026

🌊 Ever thought yoga, breathing, and meditation were a bit “woo woo”…?

And now you’re realising mindfulness might actually be a powerful tool for healing trauma?

Here’s why 👇

When we slow down, get curious, and become mindful, we activate the prefrontal cortex — the part of the brain responsible for thinking, regulating, and making sense of our experiences.

But trauma?
It can switch that part offline… and instead ignite the amygdala — our emotional “fire alarm” 🔥

Mindfulness gently helps bring the prefrontal cortex back online, calming that emotional overwhelm and helping you feel more regulated.

For those of us who didn’t have secure attachments growing up, this can feel especially hard. But here’s the hopeful part:

The medial prefrontal cortex can be strengthened through mindfulness — helping you integrate your experiences and soothe the parts of you that feel dysregulated.

📍 “Using parts of the brain to heal other parts of the brain” (Fischer, 2026)

Mindfulness isn’t about getting it “right” —
it’s about noticing…
being curious…
and meeting yourself without judgement 🤍

If you’re wondering how this could support your healing, I offer a free, no-obligation phone call to explore what’s bringing you to counselling.

❓Did you ever think mindfulness wasn’t for you?

20/04/2026

🌊 We’re living in a world that celebrates productivity, achievement, and constant busyness — but at what cost?

From children rushing between clubs and homework, missing out on play and downtime… to adults working full-time and then filling weekends and annual leave with endless to-do lists — it’s no wonder so many of us feel stressed, tired, and completely drained.

This “always on” way of living can feel even heavier when you’re navigating grief or loss. Your mind and body are already carrying so much — and yet there can still be that pressure to keep going.

But here’s the truth:
✨ Rest doesn’t have to be earned.
✨ Rest is not a reward — it’s a need.

And rest doesn’t have to mean silence on the sofa (although it can). It might look like:
– a gentle walk in nature
– doing a jigsaw or building Lego
– painting or creating
– simply slowing down
– or even just allowing yourself to “be”

“What did you do this weekend?”
“I rested.”
That is enough.

If that feels uncomfortable or unfamiliar, it might be worth gently exploring your relationship with productivity and rest — especially if you’re grieving.

💬 Does rest feel like something you have to earn? I’d love to hear your thoughts below.

If you’re based in Exeter, Devon, or looking for online grief and loss counselling, you’re not alone. I offer a supportive, compassionate space to explore themes like this at your own pace.

📩 Feel free to message me if you’d like to talk.





16/04/2026

I'd like to say that I'm a recovering people-pleaser, but 1) I'm not sure I've recovered enough to be able to claim that, and 2) I'm also not entirely sure I've ever been particularly good at it in the first place. 🥴

But what I do know now is that people-pleasing is not a fault in me, but a symptom and consequence of trauma. It's been my best attempt to stay safe in relationships. Yes, I've been trying to learn better relational strategies. But no, it's not a personal failing.

To find out more, listen to my podcast episode #19: 'How do we learn to trust people after trauma?' at https://www.carolynspring.com/podcast/how-do-we-learn-to-trust-people-after-trauma/ where you can also find a full transcript.

Or search for 'Conversations with Carolyn Spring' on Audible, Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

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16/04/2026

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Today is National Semicolon Day. A semicolon is used when an author could have chosen to end their sentence, but chose not to. In life, the semicolon has become a symbol of hope and continuation for those facing mental health struggles, depression, and thoughts of su***de. KS🌻

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