Mirror of Hope Counselling

13/01/2026

A little bit of food for thought this evening 👇🏻🤔

Have a beautiful week 💜

13/01/2026

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One day at a time 🙏🏻

10/01/2026

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05/01/2026

Free sessions with Cruse Bereavement Support 👇🏻

This January, we're hosting two 'Let's Talk About Grief' sessions:

💬Men in Grief, Thursday 8th January
💬Autism and Bereavement, Friday 16th January

These free online sessions are designed to explore different aspects of grief in a safe, supportive environment. Each session features a speaker, followed by a Q&A.

For more information and to book your space, please visit our website⬇️

https://www.cruse.org.uk/lets-talk-about-grief/

Please note: spaces for these sessions are limited.

With thanks to the National Lottery Community Fund for supporting our ‘Let’s Talk About Grief’ sessions.

01/01/2026

And so a New Year has begun, this means lots of social media posts, or conversations, around goals for the year ahead 💬

Whilst goals can be useful for some people, for others it just makes things feel overwhelming 😔

Remember to remain in your truth, making realistic goals or planting small seeds, don't feel pressured into matching the expectations of others 🙏🏻

Have a healthy and peaceful year 💜

21/12/2025

We all have dreams of how we would like our lives to be 💭

Ask yourself today, am I living my dream? 🤷🏻‍♀️

If the answer is 'no' then take a moment to ask yourself "why not?" 😊

The first step is understanding what barriers are in your way 😁

Have a beautiful day 💜

19/12/2025

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Christmas can be a really difficult time, and if you’re feeling overwhelmed or in crisis, please remember that you are not alone and help is available.

We’ve shared some important emergency and support numbers that can be used over the Christmas period. Reaching out is a strength, not a failure — whether you need immediate help or just someone to talk to.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please use these numbers or seek urgent help if you are in danger. Your safety and wellbeing matter, today and always.

Please share 💛

16/12/2025

This 👌🏻

The pressure to do everything at this time of year is intense! 🎄

The socialising, the endless list of things to buy, the finding time to wrap or cook or shop.... So much energy is needed to take on all of these extra tasks 🦥

It's really important to remember that sometimes just being in the moment, or taking time to pause, is the most beneficial and productive thing you can do 🙏🏻

The festive season comes and goes but your mental wellbeing will ALWAYS matter 💜

16/12/2025

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Christmas can be a challenging time for people in recovery. The pressure to feel happy, family dynamics, loneliness, memories, and changes to routine can all be triggering.

Some simple steps that may help:
Keep a gentle routine
Lower expectations – it’s okay if Christmas looks different this year
Plan ahead for difficult moments
Stay connected with supportive people
Take time out when things feel overwhelming
Eat, rest, and look after your body
Use the tools that support your recovery
Ask for help early – you don’t have to struggle alone
Focus on today, not the whole season

If all you do this Christmas is stay sober and safe, that is more than enough. One day at a time 💛

09/12/2025

Some useful tips for navigating grief at Christmas time from Shout 🙏🏻💜👇🏻

Sometimes the festive season reminds us of how much we’re missing someone. Trying some of these tips from our partner Winston's Wish - giving hope to grieving children can help 💜

08/12/2025

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If someone you love is struggling with alcohol, you don’t have to go through it alone. Al-Anon offers support, understanding, and a safe space to share with others who truly get it.
Find meetings and more information at al-anonuk.org.uk.

You deserve support too. 💙

05/12/2025

This is so important! 👇🏻

RapeCrisis England & Wales are playing a vital role in busting myths 💪🏻

Please reach out for support if you have been effected by r**e or sexual abuse 🙏🏻

People are here to listen without any judgement 💜

Rapists CHOOSE to r**e.

It's not because they were sexually abused as children - the reality is that most victims and survivors of child sexual abuse NEVER r**e or sexually abuse other people.

There is never, ever an excuse for sexual abuse or any other type of sexual violence against anyone - children or adults.

Accountability must lie with the perpetrator, always.