UK Therapy Guild Counselling Service

25/04/2026

I’ve been nominated for a She Inspires Award in the Women in Business category, and I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what this really means to me.

This is a separate nomination to the one I received last year, and if I’m honest, both moments have made me pause in the same way. Not because of the award itself, but because of what sits underneath it.

To receive this kind of recognition within my first year in business feels incredibly special, and I feel truly honoured.

UK Therapy Guild Academy was never just about training counsellors. It came from a deeper belief that when people are given the space to understand themselves, something begins to shift. Cycles can be broken. Lives can change.

The Counselling Service grew from that same place.

It never felt right to support students through such a personal and transformative journey, and then leave them at the end wondering what comes next. The service was created to offer a bridge. A space where our students can begin their practice, build confidence, and continue growing, while also offering accessible support to those who need it.

For me, this has always been about community, not competition. Real pathways, not just qualifications.

If you’ve been quietly feeling the pull towards something more meaningful in your own life, you are not alone in that.

Sometimes it starts with a simple thought:
‘Is it time for me yet?’

Thank you to those who nominated me. It really does mean a lot.

22/04/2026

Sometimes it is not the adult part of us that feels overwhelmed.

It is the younger part.
The part that learned to stay quiet.
To be good.
To not need too much.

The part that still wonders…
‘Am I safe here?’
‘Do I matter?’
‘Is it okay to feel this?’

When we slow down - even just with a cup of tea and a moment to breathe - we can begin to notice that voice a little more gently.

Not to fix it.
Not to silence it.
But to listen.

Because often, what we call anxiety, people-pleasing, or overthinking…
is actually a younger part of us trying to protect us in the only way it knows how.

Today, maybe the work is not pushing through.

Maybe it is sitting beside that part of you and saying,
‘I see you. You do not have to do this alone anymore.’

☕
Nichola

If this resonates, you are not alone.
Our low-cost counselling service offers a warm, supportive space to explore this at your own pace. Call or WhatsApp us on 01512721092 alternatively you can email me on counselling@uktherapyguild.org

22/04/2026

Sometimes it is not the adult part of us that feels overwhelmed.

It is the younger part.
The part that learned to stay quiet.
To be good.
To not need too much.

The part that still wonders…
‘Am I safe here?’
‘Do I matter?’
‘Is it okay to feel this?’

When we slow down - even just with a cup of tea and a moment to breathe - we can begin to notice that voice a little more gently.

Not to fix it.
Not to silence it.
But to listen.

Because often, what we call anxiety, people-pleasing, or overthinking…
is actually a younger part of us trying to protect us in the only way it knows how.

Today, maybe the work is not pushing through.

Maybe it is sitting beside that part of you and saying,
‘I see you. You do not have to do this alone anymore.’

☕
Nichola

If this resonates, you are not alone.
Our low-cost counselling service offers a warm, supportive space to explore this at your own pace.
Call or WhatsApp us on 01512721092 alternatively you can send me an email on counselling@uktherapyguild.org

15/04/2026

Please take a look this plea from Adam who is looking to raise money to enable him to provide a space, working from home, doing what he does best - barbering. If you can donate a couple of pound I’m sure it will go a long way towards helping him achieve his dream 🙏❤️

I aim to find 3000 kind people who are willing to donate £1 or £2 to help make my dream of working from home come true.

15/04/2026

There was a moment in session recently that really stayed with me. A client, going through a divorce, said quietly,
‘I don’t think I’ve ever really said what I want before.’

Not because she didn’t have a voice.
But because somewhere along the way, she learned it wasn’t safe to use it.

So she adapted.
She kept the peace.
She became who she needed to be for everyone else.

Now, in the middle of everything changing, something else is shifting too. She’s starting to hear herself.

She’s bought and insured her first car.
She’s making her own decisions.
She’s beginning to trust what she feels.

That younger part of her, the one who learned to stay small and not ask for too much, is starting to feel safe enough to speak. And gently, she’s learning to listen.

This is often what inner child work looks like.
Not big or dramatic. Just honest, quiet moments.

‘I feel this.’
‘I need this.’
‘I matter too.’

Finding your voice isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about coming back to someone you had to leave behind.

If this resonates, you’re not alone.
Sometimes healing begins with simply being heard. Our UK Therapy Guild trained team of counsellors are carefully matched to your needs. If you would like to schedule a free 20 minute call send us a message on 01512721092 or email us at counselling@uktherapyguild.org

15/04/2026

There was a moment in session recently that really stayed with me.

A client, going through a divorce, said quietly, ‘I don’t think I’ve ever really said what I want before.’ Not because she didn’t have a voice.
But because somewhere along the way, she learned it wasn’t safe to use it.

So she adapted.
She kept the peace.
She became who she needed to be for everyone else.

Now, in the middle of everything changing, something else is shifting too. She’s starting to hear herself.

She’s bought and insured her first car.
She’s making her own decisions.
She’s beginning to trust what she feels.

That younger part of her, the one who learned to stay small and not ask for too much, is starting to feel safe enough to speak.

And gently, she’s learning to listen.

This is often what inner child work looks like. Not big or dramatic. Just honest, quiet moments.

‘I feel this.’
‘I need this.’
‘I matter too.’

Finding your voice isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about coming back to someone you had to leave behind.

If this resonates, you’re not alone.
Sometimes healing begins with simply being heard.

Our UK Therapy Guild Counsellors are matched to your needs. Send us a message if you would like to schedule a free 20 minute call and begin your journey to wellness 🙏
WhatsApp 01512721092
E: counselling@uktgerapyguild.org

08/04/2026

Sometimes it isn’t about what’s happening now it’s about what happened then.

The way you people-please.
The way you overthink.
The way you struggle to say no.
The way you feel ‘too much’ or ‘not enough’.

These patterns didn’t come from nowhere.

They were learned, often in childhood, as ways to stay safe, be loved, or avoid conflict.

Your ‘inner child’ is not a cliché.
It’s the part of you that adapted early… and is still trying to protect you now.

But what once helped you cope
might now be keeping you stuck.

In counselling, we gently explore where these patterns began. Not to blame the past, but to understand it.

Because when you understand yourself with compassion, you create space for change.

You don’t have to keep living out old stories.

If this resonates, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to figure it out on your own either.

📩 Message us to learn more about low-cost counselling support. counselling@uktherapyguild.org or WhatsApp us on 01512721092
UK Therapy Guild Counselling Service

08/04/2026

Sometimes it isn’t about what’s happening now it’s about what happened then.

The way you people-please.
The way you overthink.
The way you struggle to say no.
The way you feel ‘too much’ or ‘not enough’.

These patterns didn’t come from nowhere.

They were learned, often in childhood, as ways to stay safe, be loved, or avoid conflict.

Your ‘inner child’ is not a cliché.
It’s the part of you that adapted early… and is still trying to protect you now.

But what once helped you cope
might now be keeping you stuck.

In counselling, we gently explore where these patterns began.
Not to blame the past, but to understand it.

Because when you understand yourself with compassion, you create space for change.

You don’t have to keep living out your old stories.

If this resonates with you, you’re not alone.
And you don’t have to figure it out on your own either.

📩 Message us to learn more about counselling support.
counselling@uktherapyguild.org
Or a WhatsApp us on 01512721092

05/04/2026

A little reminder this Easter…
growth takes time 🌷

Be gentle with yourself.

05/04/2026

01/04/2026

Reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step.

That’s why we take care in how we match you.

At UK Therapy Guild Counselling Service, we don’t just place you with the next available therapist. We take time to connect you with someone who feels right for you - your needs, your pace, and what you’re going through.

Because when it comes to your inner child, feeling safe and understood really matters.

You deserve support that feels right, not rushed.

We’re here when you’re ready.

01/04/2026

Finding the right counsellor can feel a bit like handing your story to a stranger and hoping they understand.

We don’t take that lightly.

At UK Therapy Guild Counselling Service, we don’t just assign you to the next available therapist. We take time to gently match you with someone who feels right for you.

We consider what you’re bringing - whether that’s anxiety, loss, relationship struggles, or something harder to put into words. We also think about your preferences, your pace, and the kind of support you might feel safest with.

Because when it comes to your inner child - the part of you that learned, adapted, coped, and sometimes got hurt - feeling safe matters.

Feeling seen matters.

And being with the right person can make all the difference.

You’re not ‘just a client’ to us. You’re a person with a story that deserves care, respect, and the right support.

If you’re thinking about reaching out, we’re here when you’re ready.