RUCounselling

RUCounselling One-to-One Integrative Counselling Specialising In Working With LGBT+ Identities

02/02/2026

🌟 February Is LGBT+ History Month 🌟

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🌟 And The Theme This Year Is

🌟 Science And Innovation

🌟 How Data, Evidence And Research Can Push Progress Forward

🌟 And Update Practices Now

🌟 This Is Essential For Lasting Positive Change

🌟 It's Also A Great Opportunity To Celebrate The Vital Contributions That LGBT+ Made To S.T.E.M Fields

🌟 Go To PrideInStem.org And Stonewall.org To Learn More

✨️ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling safe in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.

It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow

www.rucounselling.com

You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!

26/01/2026

🌟 What Is An LGBT+ Specialist Counsellor? 🌟

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🌟 A Specialist LGBT+ Counsellor Is A Mental Health Professional Trained And Experienced In Providing Support To The LGBT+ Community

🌟 They Will Have Knowledge Of The Specific Challenges Facing The LGBT+ Community

🌟 They Will Offer A Safe, Affirmative, Empathic Space

🌟 They Will Offer Tailored Counselling To Meet The Needs Of The Individual

🌟 They Will Be Committed To Their Ongoing Learning About The LGBT+ Community, The Challenges, The Political And Social Climate

✨️ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling safe in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.

It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow

www.rucounselling.com

You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!

19/01/2026

🌟 Blue Monday 🌟

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🌟 Even Though It Is Disproven, We Can Still Open A Conversation About Mental Health

🌟 Post-Holiday Financial Blues, Bad Weather, Low Motivation

🌟 You Are Not Alone

🌟 If You Feel Blue, There Are Some Options That May Help To Lift Your Mood

🌟 Connect With Loved Ones, Face To Face Or Virtually

🌟 Self Care Through Music, Exercise And Hobbies

🌟 Break Down Your Goals Into Realistic Steps

🌟 Set Timers For Screens

🌟 Guided Imagery And Meditation

🌟 Rest

🌟 Consider Professional Mental Health Services Such As

✨️ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling safe in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.

It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow

www.rucounselling.com

You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!

12/01/2026

🌟 The Mind Body Connection 🌟

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🌟 Mind-Body Exercises Can Increase Self-awareness, Reduce Stress And Promote Resilience (Jung et al)

🌟 Exercises That Can Deepen The Mind-Body Connection Are

🌟 Body Scan Meditation

🌟 Yoga

🌟 Tai Chi

🌟 Progressive Muscle Relaxation (Mindfully, SystematicallyTensing And Relaxing Muscles)

🌟 Diaphragm Breathing

🌟 Guided Imagery And Meditation

🌟 For More Information, Visit positivepsychology.com/the-mind-body-connection

✨️ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling safe in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.

It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow

www.rucounselling.com

You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!

15/12/2025

🌟 Deep Grounding Breaths 🌟

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🌟 Inhale Through Nose

🌟 Exhale Through Nose

🌟 Place Hand On Stomach
Inhale Through Nose
Feel Stomach Rise

🌟 Exhale Through Nose
Feel Stomach Fall

🌟 Inhale Through Nose
Feel Stomach Rise

🌟 Exhale Through Nose
Feel Stomach Fall

✨️ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling safe in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.

It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow

www.rucounselling.com

You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!

01/12/2025

🌟 Today Is World AIDS Day 🌟

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🌟 Every Year Since 1988, Scientists, Doctors, Families And Advocates...

🌟 Have Marked 1st December As World AIDS Day

🌟 To Remember The Victims Of The HIV/AIDS Pandemic And Promote Efforts To Bring It To An End

🌟 HIV/AIDS Has Been One Of The Most Destructive Pandemics In Human History

🌟 Taking The Lives Of Over 35 Million People Globally Over The Last 40 Years

🌟 Medical Advances Mean That People With HIV Can Expect To Live A Long And Healthy Life

🌟 And We Have To Tools To Stop HIV Transmissions For Good

🌟 But HIV/AIDS Continues To Be Stigmatised And Misunderstood

🌟 What Can I Do To Learn More Or Even Get Involved In Supporting World AIDS Day?

🌟 worldaidsday.org Is A Fantastic Resource To Learn More About World AIDS Day And Get Involved

🌟 Worldaidsday.org is Powered By The Brilliant National AIDS Trust nat.org.uk

🌟 It May Be Helpful To Seek Support, For Information, Go To RUCounselling.com

✨️ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling safe in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.

It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow

www.rucounselling.com

You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!

24/11/2025

🌟 Check In With Your Mental Health 🌟

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🌟 The Rights Of The Beautiful Music Belong To Please Follow Their Page To Hear More Of Their Fantastic Music Pieces

🌟 Some Questions That May Help When Checking In With Your Mental Health Are

🌟 What Emotion Am I Feeling The Most Right Now?

🌟 What Colour Am I Feeling Right Now?

🌟 What Could I Let Go Of Today?

🌟 What Could I Do For Myself Today?

🌟 What Could I Do Today That Would Nurture Me Tomorrow?

🌟 It May Be Helpful To Seek Support, For Information, Go To RUCounselling.com

✨️ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling safe in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.

It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow

www.rucounselling.com

You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!

17/11/2025

🌟 It Is Trans Awareness Week 🏳️‍⚧️ 🌟

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🌟 Every Year, Since 1999, People And Organisations Take Part In Transgender Awareness Week

🌟 To Increase Awareness About Transgender And Difficulties The Community Faces

🌟 Trans Awareness Week Takes Place The Week Before Transgender Day Of Rememberance Every Year On The 20th November

🌟 Where We Honour The Memory Of Transgender Lives Lost To Acts Of Anti-Transgender Violence That Year

🌟 Transgender Awareness Week Is An Opportunity To Educate And Advance Advicacy Around Prejudice, Discrimination And Violence Towards The Trans Community

🌟 Where Can I Learn More To Become A Better Ally?

🌟 Transactual.org (Trans Rights And Law)

🌟GenderedIntelligence.co.uk (Trans Support, Advocacy, Trips, Education)
🌟 Mermaids.org (Supporting Trans Youth)

🌟 GLAAD.org (Gay & Le***an Alliance Against Defamation)

🌟 Stonewall.org (LGBT+ Campaigning, Supporting And Advicacy)

🌟 It May Be Helpful To Seek Support, For Information, Go To RUCounselling.com

✨️ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling safe in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.

It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow

www.rucounselling.com

You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!

10/11/2025

🌟 Rain 🌟

🌟 The Rights Of The Beautiful Image Belong To Please Follow Their Page To See More Of Their Wonderful Work

🌟 The Rights Of The Beautiful Music Belong To Please Follow Their Page To Hear More Of Their Fantastic Music Pieces

🌟 Rain Is An Anagram Of A Mindfulness Technique

🌟 R
Recognise
Name The Emotion Happening Right Now

🌟 A
Allow
Give Yourself Permission To Feel

🌟 I
Investigate With Care
Why Do I Feel This Way? What Do I Believe In This Moment?

🌟 N
Nurture Yourself
Compassion, Validation, Reassurance. What Do You Need Right Now?

🌟 It May Be Helpful To Seek Support, For Information, Go To RUCounselling.com

✨️ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling safe in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.

It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow

www.rucounselling.com

You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!

03/11/2025

🌟 Firework Anxiety 🌟

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🌟 The Rights Of The Beautiful Music Belong To Please Follow Their Page To Hear More Of Their Fantastic Music Pieces

🌟 Firework Anxiety Is A Stress Response That Us Triggered By Loud, Unpredictable Noises And Bright Flashes

🌟 Some Tools To Manage This Response Are

🌟 Reducing Noise Triggers With Noise Cancelling Headphones Or Earplugs To Muffle Sounds

🌟 Closing Blinds And Curtains

🌟 Having 'Safe Sounds' Around You Such As Calming Music, TV Shows, Films, Conversations

🌟 Distractions Such As Crafts, Music, Movies, Board Games, Video Games, Cooking And Self Care

🌟 Visits Or Video Calls With Loved Ones

🌟 Relaxation Techniques Such As Breathing And Grounding

🌟 Object Grounding: Examine An Object, Pay Attention To The Texture, Weight, Colour And Temperature

🌟 Grounding Smells: Perfume And Essential Oil Combinations

🌟 Breathing: Box Breathing Breathe In For 4, Hold For 4, Breathe Out For 4

🌟 Deep Belly Breathing: Place Hand On The Stomach, Push Stomach Out While Breathing In, Pull Stomach In While Breathing Out

🌟 RUCounselling

🌟 It May Be Helpful To Seek Support, For Information, Go To RUCounselling.com

✨️ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling safe in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.

It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow

www.rucounselling.com

You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!

🌟 LGBT+ Awareness Training 🌟It was truly a joy to deliver LGBT+ Awareness Training to the terrific counsellors at The Le...
15/10/2025

🌟 LGBT+ Awareness Training 🌟

It was truly a joy to deliver LGBT+ Awareness Training to the terrific counsellors at The Leicester Counselling Centre. The Belmont Hotel offered a wonderful setting for the EDI workshops on Monday 13th October. The counsellors offered insightful feedback and an openness communicating a core value of inclusion. It was a privilege to speak along side Danielle and Raj, two fantastic and accomplished practitioners.

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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