S Rae Counselling

09/01/2026

Feeling Overwhelmed by Small Things Lately?

This is often a sign of overload

When stress builds quietly, even small things feel too much.

What To Do

• Pause before reacting
• Reduce expectations temporarily
• Focus on one thing at a time

Stephen Says 💬

“Overwhelm is information — not failure.”

How Counselling Can Help

Counselling helps unpack what is really causing pressure.

Self-Care & A Brighter Future

Support early makes coping easier.

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08/01/2026

Life Looks Fine… So Why Does It Feel Heavy?

Appearances can be misleading

From the outside, everything may seem okay.
Inside, it can feel exhausting just to keep going.

What To Do

• Acknowledge the weight without guilt
• Stop comparing your inside to others’ outside
• Allow honesty with yourself

Stephen Says 💬

“You do not have to justify how you feel.”

How Counselling Can Help

Counselling is a space where you do not need to pretend.

Self-Care & A Brighter Future

Letting yourself be seen can change everything.

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07/01/2026

The QUIET Mind.

07/01/2026

Mind Racing the Moment Things Go Quiet?

Silence can feel uncomfortable

When life slows down, thoughts often speed up.
Quiet can bring everything you have been holding inside.

What To Do

• Slow your breathing
• Ground yourself in the present
• Let thoughts pass without engaging

Stephen Says 💬

“A busy mind often belongs to a tired nervous system.”

How Counselling Can Help

Counselling helps calm mental noise and restore balance.

Self-Care & A Brighter Future

Peace comes from understanding — not forcing calm.

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06/01/2026

Feel Low but Cannot Explain Why?

You are not alone

Not every low feeling comes with a clear reason.
That does not make it any less real.

What To Do

• Stop searching for answers
• Sit with the feeling without judgement
• Be kind to yourself in the moment

Stephen Says 💬

“You do not need a reason to deserve support.”

How Counselling Can Help

Counselling helps gently explore what may be beneath the feeling.

Self-Care & A Brighter Future

Understanding yourself is often the first step towards feeling lighter.

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05/01/2026

Holding Everything Together… But at What Cost?

Coping can still be exhausting

You might be managing everything on the surface.
Showing up. Getting things done. Being “strong”.
But holding everything together can quietly take its toll.

What To Do

• Notice where tension sits in your body
• Acknowledge what you are carrying silently
• Allow yourself to admit when it feels heavy

Stephen Says 💬

“Coping is not the same as thriving.
Counselling gives you permission to put the weight down.”

How Counselling Can Help

Counselling provides space to talk without needing to justify how you feel.

Self-Care & A Brighter Future

Support now can prevent burnout later.
You deserve more than just surviving.

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04/01/2026

Why Do I Feel Fine… Then Suddenly It Changes?

Emotional waves do not need a reason

Sometimes everything feels steady.
Then, without warning, something shifts.

Your mood changes. Your energy drops.
And your mind immediately starts asking why.

Not every emotional change comes with a clear explanation.

What To Do

• Pause instead of searching for answers
• Let the feeling rise and fall naturally
• Avoid judging yourself for it

Emotions move in waves.
They do not always need to be understood to pass.

Stephen Says 💬

“Not every feeling is a problem to solve.
Some are simply experiences to notice and allow.”

How Counselling Can Help

Sudden emotional shifts can leave people feeling confused, frustrated, or worried about themselves.

Counselling can help you:
• Understand emotional patterns over time
• Learn to respond rather than react
• Reduce self-criticism
• Build emotional awareness and regulation

Talking through these experiences can help you feel more grounded and less overwhelmed by change.

Self-Care & A Brighter Future

Self-care sometimes means allowing emotions to move through you without resistance.

Understanding yourself — without judgement — is often the first step towards emotional balance and a brighter 2026.

You are not failing.
You are responding to being human.

Book Your FREE 30-Minute Consultation
A calm, confidential, non-judgemental space to talk things through.

Call: 07895 843287
Email: sraecounselling@gmail.com
Visit: sraecounselling.co.uk

It is good to talk.
You do not have to navigate this alone.

03/01/2026

Why Will My Mind Not Switch Off at Night?

You are not broken, you are overstimulated

Night-time is often when everything finally goes quiet.
And for many people, that is when the mind gets louder.

Thoughts replay. Worries surface.
The harder you try to sleep, the more alert your body becomes.

This does not mean there is something wrong with you.

What To Do

• Get out of bed briefly instead of forcing sleep
• Write down your thoughts to “park” them for later
• Focus on rest, not sleep

Rest allows your nervous system to settle — sleep often follows naturally.

Stephen Says 💬

“Sleep does not come through effort.
It comes through safety, when the mind and body feel calm enough to let go.”

How Counselling Can Help

Racing thoughts at night are often a sign of a busy or overloaded nervous system, not failure or weakness.

Counselling can help you:
• Understand why your mind stays alert
• Explore what your thoughts are trying to process
• Develop calmer night-time routines
• Reduce anxiety around sleep itself

Talking things through can ease the mental load you carry into bed each night.

Self-Care & A Brighter Future

Self-care sometimes means slowing down before the day ends — not pushing yourself to sleep.

Understanding your mind is often the first step towards better rest — and towards a healthier, brighter 2026.

You do not have to struggle with this alone.

Book Your FREE 30-Minute Consultation
A safe, confidential, non-judgemental space to talk.

Call: 07895 843287
Email: sraecounselling@gmail.com
Visit: sraecounselling.co.uk

It is good to talk.
Support is here when you are ready.

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02/01/2026

Why Does Anxiety Appear When Nothing Feels Wrong?

Sometimes anxiety appears out of nowhere.
No clear trigger. No obvious reason.
Just a sudden shift in how your body feels.

When that happens, it is easy to start overthinking, questioning yourself, or wondering what is “wrong” with you.

What To Do

• Slow your breathing — make the exhale longer than the inhale
• Ground yourself through touch or temperature
• Gently remind yourself: this feeling will pass

You do not need to fix the feeling.
You just need to let your nervous system settle.

Stephen Says

“Counselling is not about being broken or needing fixing.
It is about understanding why you feel the way you do — and learning how to respond with care rather than fear.”

How Counselling Can Help

Counselling is for everyone.
Not just during crisis, but when life feels overwhelming, confusing, or emotionally heavy.

Talking things through can help you:
• Understand your emotions instead of fighting them
• Break unhelpful patterns
• Build healthier coping strategies
• Feel less alone

A problem shared really can be a problem halved.

Self-Care & A Brighter Future

Self-care is not always switching off.
Sometimes, it is choosing to talk.

Understanding yourself is often the first step towards change — and towards a brighter, healthier 2026.

You do not have to manage everything on your own.

Book Your FREE 30-Minute Consultation
A safe, confidential, non-judgemental space to talk things through.

Call: 07895 843287
Email: sraecounselling@gmail.com
Visit: sraecounselling.co.uk

It is good to talk.
You are not alone — and support is available.

01/01/2026

31/12/2025

A New Year Message

As we step into a new year, lets pause and speak directly to anyone who is struggling, mentally or emotionally.

If you are feeling overwhelmed…
If you are carrying pain quietly…
If the new year does not feel hopeful right now…

Please know this: you are not weak, and you are not alone.

Struggles do not follow calendars. Healing does not have a deadline. And needing support does not mean something is “wrong” with you, it means you are human.

Counselling can help by offering a safe space to talk, to be heard, and to better understand what you are carrying. Sometimes, simply putting words to what you are feeling can begin to ease the weight.

You do not have to go through this alone. Support exists, and help is available when you are ready.

This year, be gentle with yourself. Take things one step at a time. Reaching out can be the first step toward feeling lighter.

Book Your FREE 30-Minute Consultation
Take the first step towards better mental health with a free, no-obligation 30-minute consultation. We are here to listen and support you.

📞 Call: 07895 843287
📧 Email: sraecounselling@gmail.com
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