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Walk & Talk SFBT therapy for women & teens in North Dorset . Walk-and-talk therapy combines solution-focused brief Therapy ( SFBT) with walking in nature.

Improving your well-being one step at a time. ✨

Find out more here: www.josielouise.com

12/01/2026

*** Updated time ***
11:30 -1:30 pm
Tuesday 20th Jan

🌿 New Monthly Support Group for Mums of Teens & Tweens 🌿
Starting Tuesday 20th January | 11:30– 1:30
📍 Coffee & Canines, Gillingham

A relaxed, supportive space to:
☕️ Offload and talk openly
☕️ Connect with other mums who just get it
☕️ Pick up practical tips and explore new ways forward

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in tricky dynamics, or just need to feel less alone — this group is here for you.

Led by therapist Josie Brocksom, who has years of experience supporting both parents and teenagers with compassion, warmth, and practical tools.

✨ Spaces are limited, so please get in touch to book or go on the list for the next meeting.
📧 info@josielouise.com

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08/01/2026

🌿 New Monthly Support Group for Mums of Teens & Tweens 🌿
Starting Tuesday 20th January | 11am – 1pm
📍 Coffee & Canines, Gillingham

A relaxed, supportive space to:
☕️ Offload and talk openly
☕️ Connect with other mums who just get it
☕️ Pick up practical tips and explore new ways forward

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in tricky dynamics, or just need to feel less alone — this group is here for you.

Led by me- Therapist Josie Brocksom

✨ Spaces are limited, so please get in touch to book:
📧 info@josielouise.com

🫶

04/01/2026

If you’ve had a bit of time off for Christmas, chances are that tomorrow it’s back to reality.

Maybe you’re excited.
Or maybe — like many adults and kids alike — you have that familiar feeling of impending doom brewing… like you haven’t done your homework.

I’ve struggled with this feeling a lot, and here’s what helps me.

1. Don’t look at everything at once 💜

Try not to see the week or month ahead as one giant mountain you need to climb. This is where overwhelm begins. We overload our nervous systems by thinking about all the to-do’s at once.

Instead, take it step by step — hour by hour if you need to.

Focus on:
• The first hour
• The first meeting
• The first task

Nail that, give yourself a pat on the back, and only then think about the next step.

Work through the day in small chunks and remember to congratulate yourself along the way.

2. Reframe your thoughts 💜

Maybe you hate parts of your job. That’s very common — and it’s OK.

But focusing on the negatives won’t help you get through the week.

Instead:
• Make a list of the things you do like
• Remind yourself what makes you good at what you do

(P.S. — if you really, really hate it, we can fix that later.)

We notice more of what we focus on — so focus on the right things

3. Use a positive mantra 💜

This works a treat when you’re being pulled down the rabbit hole of anxious thoughts.

Replace thoughts of dread with a positive, uplifting mantra to bring yourself back to the present moment.

Not got a favourite mantra? Borrow one of mine:

“Right now, everything is OK.”
Helps you stay grounded in the moment.
“It might be fine.”
Because it might be — and most of the time, it is — despite what anxiety tells us.

“Whatever happens, I will handle it.”

You’ve got through days like this before, which means you can do it again.

✨ Anxiety, be gone.

Have a fantastic week 🫶✨🌱🌳

01/01/2026

Celebrating another year of walking, talking, and everything in between 🌿

From the hottest day of the year to the coldest — I’ve walked through every season with you.
And time and time again, it’s proven true:
“The seasons remind us that change can be beautiful.”
— Unknown

If 2026 is the year you’re ready to let go of old patterns…
To get out of your head and step back into your life…
I’m here when you’re ready. Just pop me a message.

Fresh air. Fresh perspective. A fresh start.
Let’s walk into the new year together 🫶🌳✨

22/12/2025

🎄Festive, Not Furious: How to Handle Annoying People This Christmas 😁

It's the season of good will and peace on earth etc etc! But spending extra time with our nearest and dearest isn't always easy...

There's always that person in every family that for some reason or another we don't see eye to eye with. You can't quite explain what 'it' is but 'it' doesn't work. You can't quite relax when you're around them and they always seem to say something to hack you off.

Worry no more- I have your back. Stop fantasising about stabbing that special someone with a fork and read on instead.....

Here’s 5 things that might help you keep your inner peace ✨

1- Change your response 🙊
When someone says something annoying or negative how do you normally respond? Think about that for a moment.
You've probably got into a habit of responding in the same way to certain people. Change your response and see what happens. Sometimes saying nothing is the most powerful response of all.

2-Stop analysing!!
Do you find yourself going back over and over conversations and situations? Stop with the conversation post-mortem!! You can't turn back time! Going over every detail is only making you feel horrible so stop right now! Ask yourself instead: How could I deal with this better next time? Stop dwelling on it and move on. There are plenty of nice things to think about.... ☀️🦄🌴🐰

3- Know your limits!
If you find people are wearing you down find a way to take a break. Leave the room, get out for a walk or even just take yourself away in your mind. ( ahh that's better!) Become aware of who is making you feel rubbish and why that might be. Respect your own boundaries even if other people don't by finding a way to spend less time around those who bring you down. Find people who lift you up instead!

4- Agree to disagree
It would be nice if we got on with everyone and all agreed on everything, but let's face it- that's not going to happen! This can be hard when it comes to family members, but it's not the end of the world. They can have their opinion and you can have yours. You don't have to change and neither do they. It’s ok to say “let’s agree to disagree on that one” and change the subject.

5- Find the good points 😁
As wishy washy as it sounds, try and think of something you do like about the person that grates on you the most. There is normally something even if it's a small thing.(dig deep 😬) Every time you find yourself getting sucked into thinking bad thoughts about that person, stop and flip that thought to something positive. You will waste so much time and energy stewing and fuming. It's so not good for you.

Who knows you might decide you don't hate them as much as you thought! Tis the season to be jolly after all...
Fa la la la la ... La la la la!! 🙋🏼‍♀️🎄✨

09/12/2025

Sharing this heartfelt feedback from my parent support sessions. After 5 sessions, this lovely lady has made big changes. 🫶✨

26/11/2025

Struggling to sleep? 😩

If you’ve ever been visited by the insomnia fairy, you’ll know the doom she brings…

Dropping off exhausted, only to wake up in the early hours completely wired and unable to switch off.
Anxiety takes over. Your mind spirals, overthinking and analysing everything from the past, present… and even the future.
And of course, there’s the clock-watching — worrying about how tired you’ll be tomorrow.

Or perhaps you can’t get to sleep at all — which brings its own brand of hellish, exhaustion-filled thoughts.

There are so many things that can mess with sleep: stress, anxiety, mental health, diet, medical issues, alcohol, caffeine, hormones… the list goes on.

But if I had to put my money on any of them?

Stress …

Stress can change how we eat, how much we drink, how much caffeine we rely on — and it absolutely interferes with hormones.

This is especially true in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and during perimenopause, when hormonal shifts naturally make sleep more sensitive.

Hormones affect stress. Stress affects hormones.
A lovely little cocktail of chaos…

🎈 Think of your stress capacity like a balloon.

Sleep is one of the ways your brain releases pressure from that balloon.

So when you can’t sleep?

It’s often your body telling you the balloon is close to full.

And if we keep piling on stress without releasing it — eventually something has to give.

So what can you do?

We need to let some of the pressure out of that balloon and lower the stress chemicals buzzing around your system.

Here are some ways to do that:

✔ Move your body — especially in ways you actually enjoy
✔ Get outside into nature
✔ Talk things through with a friend, partner or therapist
✔ Check your screen time and set some boundaries
✔ Give yourself permission to rest
✔ Try restorative yoga, meditation or guided relaxation/hypnotherapy
✔ Consider acupuncture, reflexology or massage if these support your relaxation
✔ Cut back on caffeine and alcohol
✔ Speak to your GP about hormones if you suspect they’re playing a part
✔ Look at your diet — what small changes could help?

✨What will you try?✨

If you have questions about your sleep, your stress levels or your child’s sleep, pop me a message.

Ps - If you want to try my free deep relaxation hypnotherapy audio track drop me a message.

And always speak to your GP if problems persist.💜

⚠️Disclaimer: This information is general and written for social media readability. It does not replace medical advice.

14/11/2025

✨Starting soon …
A monthly support group for mums of teens & tweens in North Dorset.

After speaking to so many mums recently, it’s clear there’s a real need for a safe, non-judgemental space to share the ups and downs of this emotional rollercoaster.

So…I’m creating one.

This monthly group will be a place to:
🫶Offload and talk openly
🫶Get support from other mums who get it
🫶Pick up practical tips and solution- focused guidance from me.

🕒 Times & dates: to be confirmed.
If you’re interested in joining, send me a 📧DM and I’ll add you to the WhatsApp group. 💚

02/11/2025

If you’ve been feeling low lately — it’s not just you 💜

The shift in seasons can do more than change the weather — it can change how you feel.
You’re not being lazy or dramatic… your body is literally reacting to less sunlight. 🌧🍁

🤷🏼‍♀️So what is actually happening? ⁣
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🌙Our serotonin production ( the brain chemical that makes us feel motivated & happy ) slows down in the autumn & winter due to fewer hours of sunlight.⁣
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🦉Darkness triggers the production of melatonin which controls sleeping and eating and encourages hibernation feelings in many of us. Just like animals! ⁣
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🌝🍁🌧This change to our circadian rhythms can trigger us to feel…

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💙tired due to unusual or disrupted sleeping patterns⁣
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💜anxious or irritable⁣
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💛 Anti-social - the need to spend more time alone⁣

⁣ 🧡de-motivated⁣
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💗lethargic and low on energy⁣ ( can’t be bothered with anything)
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💚more hungry than normal and craving carbohydrates ⁣

⁣ 🤷🏼‍♀️Can you relate?
If so try this -

1- Make a note of the symptoms you are experiencing. ⁣
2- Make time every day to be outside moving - in nature if possible.
3- Keep a good sleep routine - going to bed and waking up at the same time everyday.
5- Consider using day light lamps - I use the Lumie clock.

Need more help with sleep or low mood? Send me a message. 💜🫶

01/11/2025

This lovely walk & talk event is happening today - message
Rowen Chambers from Dorset Menopause Support for more information.

https://www.facebook.com/rowan.chambers.75

26/10/2025

To help them manage their emotions, first, you need to be able to
manage yours...
Message me to find out about my parent support sessions 💜🫶

18/09/2025

It can be hard to talk about whats really going on in our lives. We get caught up thinking that everyone else has life sorted and we hold back from sharing our truth.

🤐By holding it all in our stress levels stay high and our minds feel full. We circulate our worries on loop, which impacts our mood and how we react to life.

🤗By letting it out we release the mental pressure. The stress chemicals in our brain start to reduce and our body starts to relax and regulate.

🧠Only then can we think clearly and begin to come up with new ideas and solutions!

Its never just a chat!

🌿✨Walk & Talk with me! Send me a message to find out more.

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Gillingham

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Friday	9am - 3pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.josielouise.com/

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