ACT Counselling & Wellbeing Ltd

03/02/2026

Anxiety doesn’t disappear overnight. Between counselling sessions, it can help to practise simple grounding tools—like slowing your breathing or focusing on textures, colours, or sounds around you.

If your thoughts start racing, try to pause and ask yourself: What’s one thing I can control right now? Small steps really do add up.

Remember, every small act of self-care between sessions keeps your progress going. It’s normal to have difficult days while healing—what matters is not giving up.

02/02/2026

How Counselling Can Help Ease Anxiety – A Story from the Therapy Room

Anxiety can rob people of rest, concentration, and confidence. One client, “Sarah”, came to therapy feeling constantly on edge — worried about work, family, and her own expectations.

With professional support, she began learning how to slow her thoughts, manage her worries, and rebuild a sense of control. What began as fear slowly became self-understanding.

As she told us later, “I can’t believe how much lighter I feel just being able to talk to someone who listens.”

Stories like Sarah’s remind us how powerful it can be to talk. At ACT Counselling & Wellbeing, we’re proud to provide low-cost counselling across Keighley, West Yorkshire, and online, helping people find clarity and calm.

If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety, please reach out — support is available, and you don’t have to face it alone.

30/01/2026

Parent life can be joyful, exhausting, and everything in between. Since today is Parent Mental Health Day, we want to remind all mums, dads, and carers that your feelings matter too.

It’s okay to feel tired, anxious or uncertain. You’re doing your best, and that’s enough. If you’d like a safe, supportive space to talk, our counsellors in Keighley and surrounding areas are here for you.

Please share this to remind other parents they’re not alone. 💫

29/01/2026

When “David” first came to counselling, he was struggling with deep grief after losing someone close to him. Days felt long, nights even longer. He said it was like walking through fog — everything familiar looked different.

At first, he wasn’t sure what to say. But as the weeks passed, simply talking helped him find small moments of light again. His counsellor worked with him to explore the waves of emotion that came and went — sadness, anger, even guilt — helping him see that all those feelings were part of healing.

“I didn’t think talking would make a difference,” David said later. “But now, I feel like I can breathe again.”

Grief is one of the hardest journeys we ever walk, and there’s no “right” way to do it. What matters is not walking it alone.

We provide low-cost counselling in Keighley, West Yorkshire, and online, giving people a safe space to talk, remember, and begin to heal. 🌿

If you’re coping with loss or finding it hard to make sense of life after bereavement, please reach out — help is here when you’re ready.

28/01/2026

It’s normal to have moments when life feels too much — when stress, worry or sadness just don’t seem to ease. You might struggle to switch off your thoughts at night or feel alone even in a crowd.

Counselling offers a safe, understanding space to explore those feelings. You don’t have to face them on your own — support is available right here in Keighley and online.

Reaching out can be the first step towards feeling lighter. Send us a message to arrange a chat — we’re here to listen 💛

27/01/2026

Between counselling sessions, it can help to take small steps to care for yourself. Try gentle things like going for a walk, journaling your thoughts, or setting aside quiet time just for you. Even small moments of calm can make a big difference.

Remember, progress isn’t always a straight line — and that’s okay. Be kind to yourself as you go through this process.

If you ever feel overwhelmed, you don’t have to face it alone — we’re here to talk.

26/01/2026

Have you ever wanted to speak to someone about how you’re feeling, but worried it might be too expensive? You’re not alone — many people feel that way. At ACT Counselling, we offer low cost counselling because we believe support should be accessible to everyone.

Our trained counsellors are here to listen — whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, loneliness, grief or simply feeling stuck. Talking really can make a difference, and it’s okay to reach out for support.

Get in touch today to arrange a confidential chat or first session.

23/01/2026

Good news — we currently have spaces available for new clients! We’ve also recently welcomed some fantastic new counsellors to our team, bringing fresh energy and experience to our service.

If you’ve been thinking about counselling but weren’t sure when to start — this might be your sign. It’s normal to feel nervous about opening up, but taking that first step can be the start of real change.

Support is available in Keighley, West Yorkshire, and online too. Drop us a message today to find out more.

22/01/2026

Counselling isn’t only for moments of crisis — it can also be part of looking after your wellbeing, a bit like going to the gym for your mind. Whether you’ve had counselling before or are thinking about returning, every session can help you learn more about yourself and find better ways to cope.

Talking through your thoughts and feelings can bring release, perspective and new confidence to face life’s challenges. It’s a sign of strength, not weakness, to reach out.

Support is available in Keighley, across West Yorkshire, and online. You don’t have to do it alone. 🌼

22/01/2026

Hopefully you will have seen our posts about setting up a CIC in memory of Mary Calvert.

The CIC offers free counselling in Keighley and has just been awarded nearly £20,000 from The National Lottery.

The CIC now has its own page, and we would appreciate it if you can head over there, like the page, share it, and invite your friends to spread the word 🙏

The Mary Calvert Project CIC is Lottery Funded! The National Lottery Community Fund

We have been awarded just short of £20,000 which will allow us to employ staff members (look out for job adverts coming soon) and continue to provide free counselling sessions to residents of Keighley, West Yorkshire.

Clients will receive 6 free sessions and these can be accessed in person or online.

We currently have no waiting list and have sessions available daytimes during the week, evenings, and Saturday mornings.

Get in touch to find out more.

21/01/2026

Today is National Hug Day 🤗 — a gentle reminder of the power of human connection. A hug can say “you’re not alone” without using a single word.

But sometimes we need more than hugs. Talking with a counsellor can help you feel seen, heard and supported through life’s ups and downs.

Share this post to spread the message that kindness and connection can truly make a difference. 💚

20/01/2026

Have you ever thought about counselling but weren’t sure where to start? Taking that first step can feel a bit daunting — especially if you’ve never spoken to anyone professionally before. But you don’t have to have everything “figured out” to ask for help.

Counselling offers a safe space to talk openly, without judgement, about whatever’s going on for you — from stress and anxiety to loneliness or loss. It’s a place to breathe, to be heard, and to begin to heal.

We offer low-cost sessions in Keighley, nearby West Yorkshire areas and online, so help is always within reach. 🌱