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PFV Counselling Hello, My name is Paula Fox-Valsler and I am an Outdoor Holistic Counsellor and Empowerment Coach.

Beltane reminds us that growth doesn’t have to be rushed, it unfolds in its own time. This season is an invitation to re...
01/05/2026

Beltane reminds us that growth doesn’t have to be rushed, it unfolds in its own time.

This season is an invitation to reconnect with yourself, nurture what’s been quietly waiting, and honour the parts of you ready to bloom.

In counselling, we hold space for that gentle transformation. Whether you’re letting go, starting again, or simply finding your way back to yourself.

You don’t have to do it alone.

✨ A time for growth
✨ A time for healing
✨ A time for becoming

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23/04/2026

If you’re struggling to find joy in life right now, try something that might feel a little unfamiliar… play.

Not productively. Not perfectly. Just play. Like you did when you were a child.

Run without a destination. Laugh at something silly. Create something that doesn’t need to be shared. Let yourself be curious instead of critical.

As children, we didn’t need a reason to feel joy, we allowed it. Somewhere along the way, many of us learned to replace play with pressure.

Joy doesn’t always come from fixing your life. Sometimes it comes from stepping out of “serious mode” and giving yourself permission to feel light again.

It might feel small. It might feel strange. But it’s a start.

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Boundaries aren’t walls. They’re guidelines for how you deserve to be treated.✨ Say no without guilt✨ Set limits that pr...
20/04/2026

Boundaries aren’t walls. They’re guidelines for how you deserve to be treated.

✨ Say no without guilt
✨ Set limits that protect your energy
✨ Choose peace over pressure
✨ Prioritise your self care

You don’t have to explain or justify what keeps you well.
It’s okay to put yourself first.

Boundary setting helps you prioritise your needs over other people's wants!

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23/03/2026

Monday Musings

You don’t get to numb the hard feelings without also dulling the good ones.
Sadness, anger, fear..
They’re not problems to fix, they’re experiences to move through. When you let yourself feel them fully (without judging or pushing them away), something shifts.

Your body processes, releases, and makes space again.
And in that space? That’s where joy lives. That’s where pleasure, connection, and lightness come back in.
Feeling everything doesn’t make you weaker, it makes you more alive.

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13/03/2026

Anxiety and overwhelm happen when we spend a lot of time in our heads. We unconsciously perpetuate the fear by staying in our heads. We often think we're helping the situation by thinking things through, trying to find a solution. But the mind becomes a jumbled mess.

We can't see the wood for the trees. And then, when we're not able to think clearly or find a solution, the anxiety kicks in.

Journalling is a great way of untangling those thoughts and will help you to gain clarity, even a different perspective. But to help soothe our nervous system, which is usually hyper sensitive by the time anxiety kicks in, we need to come back to our bodies.

Movement is medicine.

When we allow some movement into our bodies, it will help you to shift through some of that pent up Energy that has left you feeling out of sorts. Your body will hold on to and store negative energy. It's often why we feel heavy and sluggish.

Shake those bodies, move those limbs. Bring all your attention to your body.

Ask your body what it needs. Your first response is your body wisdom... learn to listen to that.

Maybe it needs some gentle touch and reassurance, a big duvet hug. Or maybe you feel that jittery energy buzzing through your body and you can't rest or sit still. Get up and have a big shake, like a wet dog, or stick some music on and allow for some energetic movements to happen.

Get out of those heads and into those bodies!! 🕺🏼 💃🏼

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Anxiety: Your Brain’s Overprotective Bodyguard Have you ever noticed how anxiety shows up like a security guard who dran...
07/03/2026

Anxiety: Your Brain’s Overprotective Bodyguard

Have you ever noticed how anxiety shows up like a security guard who drank way too much coffee?

Anxiety's job is to keep you safe.

Thousands of years ago, anxiety helped humans avoid real dangers like predators or unsafe environments. Your brain learned to scan for threats and react quickly.

The problem?

Your brain can’t always tell the difference between a tiger in the bushes and an unread email.

So what does anxiety do?

• Speeds up your heart

• Sends your thoughts racing

• Makes you want to avoid the situation

• Tries to prepare you for the “worst case scenario”

In small doses, anxiety can actually help you focus and prepare. But when it becomes constant or overwhelming, it can make everyday situations feel much bigger than they are.

A few gentle reminders:

- Anxiety is a normal human response

- Having anxiety doesn’t mean you’re weak

- Your brain is trying to protect you, even if it’s a bit overenthusiastic.

Sometimes, the most helpful step is simply learning to notice it, name it, and respond with curiosity rather than criticism.

Your brain isn’t broken, it’s just trying a little too hard to keep you safe.

And sometimes, you realise that the tiger in the bush is actually a playful little kitten.

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📷 Hasbi Kurnia

✨ Emotionally regulated (mostly)🧠 Deeply empathetic💬 Zero tolerance for nonsense⚖️ Professionally regulated🔥 Internally ...
18/02/2026

✨ Emotionally regulated (mostly)
🧠 Deeply empathetic
💬 Zero tolerance for nonsense
⚖️ Professionally regulated
🔥 Internally on fire

Peri-menopause is wild… but so is the wisdom that comes with it.

If you’re crying at dog food adverts, forgetting why you walked into a room, or considering a new life in a cottage in Wales at 3am, welcome. You’re in good company.

Hormonal. Healing. Slightly heated.

You’re riding the hormonal roller coaster.

You’re not losing it.

You’re transitioning.

And you don’t have to do it alone.

From one peri menopausal woman to another, I get it. 💛

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Many women I work with don't look like they're struggling. They're capable, reliable, and the one everyone depends on. B...
14/02/2026

Many women I work with don't look like they're struggling. They're capable, reliable, and the one everyone depends on.
But underneath, they feel exhausted from always being the strong one.

• Understand where the good girl pattern began
• Recognise how it shows up in your current life
• Identify the cost of it
• Begin building a more secure, more trusting adult voice

Therapy offers a space to explore and understand where the "good girl" narrative began. Together, we can gently build a more confident and compassionate way of relating without the guilt.

👉🏽 Which one lands the most with you, A, B, C or D? 👇🏼

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Not all healing happens through words.Sometimes, it flows through colour, creativity, and expression 🎨✨Art can be a safe...
10/02/2026

Not all healing happens through words.
Sometimes, it flows through colour, creativity, and expression 🎨✨

Art can be a safe space to feel, release, and reconnect. It can also be a really fun and empowering way of connecting to your inner child.

Healing doesn’t always happen through talking. Sometimes, it happens through creating.

Your expression matters.
Your story matters.
And healing can be creative. 💛

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12/01/2026

Monday Musings and the first of the year.

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✨ Creating a Vision Board for 2026 ✨As we begin to think about 2026, it can be helpful to pause and gently reflect on wh...
09/01/2026

✨ Creating a Vision Board for 2026 ✨

As we begin to think about 2026, it can be helpful to pause and gently reflect on what you want more of in your life. Not just what you want to do, but how you want to feel.

A vision board isn’t about pressure or perfection. It’s a supportive tool for clarity and intention. You might include images or words that represent:

▪︎ Peace and balance

▪︎ Personal growth

▪︎ Health and rest

▪︎ Meaningful relationships

▪︎ Work that feels aligned

When creating your board, ask yourself:
What do I want to move toward this year?
What feels important for my wellbeing?

Place your vision board somewhere you’ll see it often, and allow it to be a reminder, without judgment, of the life you’re gently building.

Set aside some time over the weekend to get creative and have some fun.

Or,

If you’d like support exploring your goals, values, or direction for 2026, counselling can offer a safe space to do that.

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31/12/2025

See you in 2026 💫

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