Lisa Lillicrap Counselling

21/03/2026

And.... anxiety can return.

When anxiety is experienced, many people say 'i want it gone, remove it' and will avoid if possible.

Let's view it differently.

Anxiety can be an alarm bell. It's trying to tell you something.
It may shout louder at times, it may make you believe things that are unhelpful.

But removing it, we actually 'squash it down' and then it can come back louder and grumpier than before.

Listening to your body, seeing what is happening is something we explore in counselling. We learn to manage anxiety- when It appears, what sets off the alarm and why is it louder (perhaps) than usual.

You may not want to meet it, maybe it wants to meet you.

Lisalillicrapcounselling@gmail.com

08/03/2026

'How did you sleep?' This comes up quite often in either sessions or in some day to day catch up conversations.

An interesting watch!

04/03/2026

I don't know fear until I need to put on my gardening gloves!

Spring 'has sprung' as my annual greenhouse turnover is happening. Lots of reminders of what can work out, re-done and moments of enjoyment with some warm sun!

Equally plenty of mishaps already.. mixed seed packets, things thrown in and going with 'what will be... what's the worst that can happen?'.

A new year to bloom!

24/02/2026

Spring is in the air I can feel it!

Winter months make me think alot about patience and little reminders such as today that gets me excited!

21/02/2026

15/02/2026

When thinking about Counselling, timing and how it can fit into your life is something that is discussed frequently.

Please see below my availability where I hope to be as flexible as possible.

13/02/2026

The season if not upon us, will be.

Coming soon, a series of workshops designed to support Preparation, Sitting Exams, results and ALL THE INBETWEEN!

Organising, revising, sleep, eating and drinking, pressure points and expectations- the list could go on.

This is before stepping into a room and sitting down in front of that piece of paper.

Breaking things down, understanding and exploring ways to cope and manage alongside self care will be at the heart of these workshops.

Please get in touch with any interest or 'specifics' but equally, stay tuned.

08/02/2026

Muddy wellies, a wet dog/ household and a cuppa along the way.

Felt a slight shift today and (dare i say it) some sunshine warm my face... slightly!

A reminder that a change in weather can be like pressing a reset button, a better mood and energy boost!



Its cool to go to therapy too!

03/02/2026

Spring is almost around the corner with February being our last winter month (and wet).

I now have new appointment times available and offer a free 15 minute telephone call.

Based at the Devon Family Hub in Fore Street, Ivybridge.

Please feel able to get in touch via fb messenger or, lisalillicrapcounselling@gmail.com

25/01/2026

Overthinking- Increased anxiety feeling the 'norm'?
What if there was a way to help break the repetitive cycle?
What if it will be ok?
What if saying them out loud and challenging them works out?

Mind boggled! Counselling can be the right space to explore and gain an insight into (what could be) a variety of things that contribute towards overthinking.

'What if I fall?... Oh but my darling, what if you fly'' (Erin Hanson).

18/01/2026

Rebecca Kat - Trauma Recovery Hypnotherapy offering some amazing opportunities here!