Mirror of Hope Counselling

17/04/2026

Just a little weekend nudge to take a little rest 😊

Be like bread this weekend, knowing it will help you to rise ready for Monday 🍞

Have a beautiful weekend 💜

16/04/2026

A powerful image shared from Just Me Mental Health 🙏🏻💜

16/04/2026

This 👇🏻 is what counselling offers, a consistent, calm, safe space 🙏🏻

You deserve to feel safe, calm and heard 🌱

Have a beautiful evening 💜

16/04/2026

April 16th is Blue Umbrella Day, the International Day To Protect Boys From Sexual Violence ☂️

All children are affected by sexual violence, but boys continue to be overlooked and cannot access support.

The Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse estimates that 5% of boys/young men in the UK experience some form of sexual violence before the age of 16. Meanwhile, research by the University of Washington suggests that globally one in six boys first experienced sexual violence before the age of 18.

This Blue Umbrella Day, we are advocating with over 27 organisations in over 22 countries.
We need to listen to survivors, break the silence in our communities and strengthen families so they can support boys to heal.

We also need to develop gender-sensitive policies and services to prevent and respond to sexual violence against children. Together we can protect boys better 💙

If you are a boy or man who has been affected by sexual violence at any time and are looking for support, you can contact our National Male and Non-binary Survivors Helpline anonymously ❤️ Visit www.survivorsuk.org

14/04/2026

Stress Awareness Month – April 2026

This graphic has been designed by one of our Duke of Edinburgh young volunteers, who is working with The Moving On Project to raise awareness of issues that matter to them and to ensure young people’s voices are heard.

Stress can affect young people in many different ways, including tiredness, irritability, worry, and feeling overwhelmed. These experiences are common, but they can still have a significant impact on daily life, education, and relationships.

At The Moving On Project, we see how stress and anxiety affect the young people we support. Our counsellors provide a safe and confidential space for those aged 11–25 across Gosport, Fareham, Portsmouth and surrounding areas.

Raising awareness is an important step in helping young people feel understood and supported, and in encouraging open conversations about mental health.

08/04/2026

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Grief doesn't always look like how people expect.

It can also look like...
💜 Wanting to talk about them but worrying about making others uncomfortable
💜 Feeling everything and nothing at the same time
💜 Laughing one minute and feeling guilty the next because you felt joy without them
💜 Feeling like you’ve changed even though everyone expects you to be the same
💜Making jokes about your experience because it’s a way to process things
💜 Saying “I’m fine” even when you’re not

For more information about grief and support, please visit our website:
https://www.cruse.org.uk/

04/04/2026

You don't have to report abuse to be believed 💜

There are many reasons why survivors of sexual violence and abuse don't report it.

And those who do report face challenges in navigating a criminal justice system that is not fit for purpose.

Whether you report or not, we believe you.

We will listen to you.

We are here for you 💜

29/03/2026

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Every shift, every stretch, every new situation is part of becoming an even stronger and more aligned YOU… Even if new ideas may have not surfaced yet, know that they are unfolding in perfect timing.

Keep showing up; small steps count.

Cultivate patience and trust - these are powerful cues.

Drop a 💙 if this resonates.

Tag or Share this with someone who needs the reminder today or save it for the moments when you forget how far you’ve come…

15/03/2026

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Hold space for yourself today, Mother's Day doesn't have to look a certain way, it can look however it needs to 🙏🏻

Thinking of everyone today as they navigate today in the best way possible 💐

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We're thinking of everyone who finds Mother's Day difficult 💜

For more information and support, head to our website:
https://ow.ly/2XZy50YtmnE

12/03/2026

It can be difficult to know how to support them who is grieving. It’s normal to feel awkward or worried. Here's some ideas to help.

09/03/2026

Mondays often bring conversations about the weekend ❓

How many times have you rocked up to work or spoken to a friend and been asked "how was your weekend?" 👀

And how often have you said "it was ok, I didn't do anything exciting" 🤷🏻‍♀️

This convinces our brains that rest and relaxation is negative and leads us to think we've wasted our time, decreasing our self-worth 😔

Try normalising rest by using some of the below alternatives 👇🏻

This will convince your brain that rest and relaxation are productive and positive, leading to your self-worth increasing 🙏🏻

Have a beautiful day 💜

07/03/2026

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Therapy is more than just talking! It's honesty, it's emotion, and it's expressing your authentic self without apology, or the fear of facing judgement 😊

Therapy can free your soul in so many ways 🙏🏻

Have a beautiful day 💜