Rise Therapy

19/02/2026

Just because you can carry it
doesn’t mean it was yours to carry.

A lot of people learned early:
be the easy child
be the strong one
don’t add pressure
don’t need too much

So you adapted.

You anticipate everyone’s moods.
You fix problems before they’re spoken.
You stay calm when you’re actually overwhelmed.
You show up even when you’re exhausted.

And people praise you for it.

But here’s the quiet truth:
competence can become a coping mechanism.

Over-functioning often starts as survival —
in families where someone had to hold things together,
in relationships where your needs weren’t safe,
in spaces where love felt conditional.

You didn’t become “strong” by accident.
You became reliable because it felt safer than being cared for.

Healing sometimes looks like:
letting someone else be disappointed
not solving everything
asking for help
resting without earning it

You are allowed to be supported too.

28/01/2026

Sometimes what feels “small” to others can feel overwhelming inside.
Reggie maybe feeling stuck — and that experience is real, even if others don't see it.

He needed help, working his way out of this sticky situation

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22/01/2026

A few quiet minutes between clients.
Feet up, book open, nervous system settling.

Everyone needs time to regulate.
We reset, we breathe, we refill — so we can show up grounded for the next person who walks through the door.

We need to care for ourselves, and its often in small ways.
This is one of mine. 🤍

✨ What’s one small thing you do to reset during your day?

Share it below — you might inspire someone else to pause.

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20/01/2026

Therapy doesn’t have to be another thing that feels hard to fit in 🤍

Sessions can be flexible around busy lives — whether that’s shift work, family commitments, caring responsibilities, or everything in between.

On the phone, online or face-to-face, the space is still yours: supportive, confidential and focused on what you need.

Because looking after your mental health should work with your life, not against it ✨

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18/01/2026

I was so ready for a spa day… but somehow ended up on wallpaper duty instead.

Self-care doesn’t always come with candles or a fluffy robe. Sometimes it’s sweaty, messy, and about doing the hard stuff. And sometimes it’s simple things like:

* Setting boundaries
* Saying “no” without guilt
* Taking a space day
* Journaling your thoughts
* Going for a walk
* Making that call you’ve been putting off

Self-care looks different for everyone—and it’s all valid. 💛

What self-care have you done today?
Share below!

15/01/2026

Change is rarely comfortable.
It can feel awkward, unsettling, or even wrong at first.

In therapy, discomfort often shows up before clarity does.
Before confidence. Before relief.

Feeling uncomfortable doesn’t mean something is going wrong.
It often means something new is happening.

Growth asks us to sit with feelings we’ve spent a long time avoiding.
That’s not easy — but it can be meaningful.

Change can be uncomfortable and productive.
Trust the process—even after the groomer 🐾 😂

04/12/2025

If today feels heavy,
this is your reminder that REST is productive.
You are allowed to pause.
You are allowed to just be.
And you are not falling behind.

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04/11/2025

We're absolutely loving the feedback we're getting from those using our space.

If you're looking for a space to:

*See clients
*Connect with other wellbeing professionals
*Attend CPD and workshops
*Host your own courses and workshops
*Grow your private practice

Drop us a message and see how you can get involved!

04/11/2025

04/11/2025

Peer Supervision at Rise Therapy Centre

Join us for a supportive and collaborative space to connect, reflect, and grow in your counselling practice.
This session is open to all counsellors - whether you’re newly qualified or experienced, you’re welcome to join the conversation.

💚Monday 10th November
💚10:30am – 12:30pm
💚Rise Therapy Centre, London Road, CO5 9SD
💚£10 to attend

A gentle space for shared insight, encouragement, and professional development.

03/11/2025

When I started counselling about 10% of my clients were men. Im pleased that I can say now that my client base is 50/50 split 💚

Let's keep talking

3 out of 4 suicides in the UK are by men, according to Movember UK

This statistic is heartbreaking, and a reminder of why we must keep ending the stigma around men’s mental health. At Counselling Directory, our mission is to raise awareness, encourage conversations, and remind everyone that help is available. 💙

If you or someone you know is struggling, support is here:

📞 Samaritans 116 123 (24/7, free)
📞 Campaign Against Living Miserably 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight)
📱 SHOUT text Shout to 85258 (24/7)
💙 NHS 111 or 999 in an emergency

You can also follow the link below to connect with a counsellor in person near you, or online. 💙

www.counselling-directory.org.uk