Alina Gregory Holistic Counsellor

06/08/2025

Since Monday, I’ve received these beautiful messages from clients — and I’m honestly so, so thankful. Every single word means the world to me 💛

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23/07/2025

15/07/2025

Feeling overwhelmed or anxious?

You’re definitely not alone.

Over the years, through my own experience and my work with clients, I’ve discovered some simple yet powerful tools that help calm the nervous system and bring you back to centre. They’re practical, easy to try, and don’t require complicated exercises.

If one of these spoke to you, start there. You don’t need to do all of them or do them perfectly. Just trying one is already a good shift.

Let me know which one you tried, which one surprised you, or which one you’ll be keeping close. And if someone you care about is going through a tough time, feel free to share these with them.

16/02/2025

There are things in life that will always happen, such as loss, heartbreak, events that change our circumstances, etc. However they happen with us, not to us.

Research on post-traumatic growth (PTG) suggests that adopting an empowered mindset after trauma leads to greater wellbeing.

Studies by Tedeschi and Calhoun show that individuals who reframe their trauma as a catalyst for growth experience higher life satisfaction, deeper relationships, and a stronger sense of purpose compared to those who remain in a victim mindset.

I've seen clients stuck in victim mode, operating from wounds that were supposed to heal, but decided to believe that they deserved it or that "life is unfair". No one will come to save us, other than ourselves, if we want to.

You can choose to be the hero of your own story or stay in victim mode. The choice is always ours.

Shifting from a victim mindset to an empowered one starts with reframing your experience.

Instead of asking, ‘Why did this happen to me?’ try, ‘What can I learn from this?’

Recognise your strength, focus on what you can control, and take small steps toward recovery.

Growth isn’t about denying trauma and pain—it’s about using them to build a stronger version of yourself.

25/12/2024

Thank you for an incredible year! 🌟

As 2024 comes to a close, I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who has supported me by choosing my services this year. Your trust, positive feedback, and belief in my work mean the world to me.

This festive season, I wish you endless love, joy, and moments filled with peace and happiness. Here's to a bright and prosperous 2025 ahead for all of us!

With love and gratitude,
Alina ✨

28/11/2024

Great News of 2024!

Psychosomatic Practices: The Connection Between Mind and Body

Psychosomatic practices focus on the profound connection between the mind (psyche) and the body (soma), recognising how mental and emotional states can influence physical health, and vice versa. These approaches take an integrative view of wellbeing, addressing both psychological and physical factors to promote healing and balance.

These frequently have a connection to stress, trauma, or unresolved emotional experiences (blocks), which can manifest in the body as physical symptoms.

By combining techniques that work on mental, emotional, and physical levels, these practices empower individuals to achieve a deeper state of healing and holistic wellbeing.

Understanding and embracing these approaches allows us to see health through a broader lens—one that recognises the inseparable relationship between mind and body.

13/11/2024

Here are some small grounding practices for you:

1. Body Scan Meditation: close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, and gently bring your awareness to different parts of your body. Start from your feet and work your way up to your head, noticing any tension and releasing it with each exhale. This connects you back to your body and the present moment.

2. Mindful Breathing: spend a few minutes focusing on your breath. Try breathing in for a count of four, holding for four, and breathing out for six or eight. Longer exhales engage the parasympathetic nervous system, which calms the body.

3. Journaling for Release: write down any worries or negative thoughts, then imagine placing them in a mental “container” that you can set aside. This externalises the thoughts, giving you a chance to distance yourself from them.

4. Gratitude Reflection: shift focus by listing three things you’re grateful for. They can be as simple as a warm drink or a moment of peace. Gratitude can change your emotional state, even in subtle ways.

5. Sensory Anchoring: use your senses to bring yourself into the present. Notice three things you see, three things you hear, and three things you feel. This helps to ground your attention in what’s physically around you, pulling you out of repetitive or anxious thoughts.

6. Visualisation: imagine yourself somewhere peaceful, like a quiet forest or a sunny seaside. Envision yourself leaving your worries behind as you walk toward this calm, serene place.

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22/10/2024

Words can’t describe the joy I feel when I’m able to help someone in need. With years of experience working with a diverse range of individuals, I want to make a meaningful difference - even in just one session.

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to be a part of your journey ❤️

If you’re seeking guidance or support, feel free to message me. Also if you know someone who needs it, please direct them to me 🙏🏻

12/10/2024

This is one of those pieces of advice I’d give to my younger self if someone asked. I’d say, stop trying to help people who aren’t ready or willing to take responsibility for their own healing. It took me years to understand that you can’t do someone’s inner work for them, no matter how much you care. You can’t fix their pain, soothe their insecurities, or carry the weight of their emotions. Sometimes, you need to let them hit rock bottom. Healing is a deeply personal journey, and everyone is responsible for their own. It's not something that just happens—it’s an active process that requires effort, self-reflection, and sometimes, the willingness to face the hardest truths. You can’t walk that path for them, you can be there for them, but you can't do it for them.

11/09/2024

Ways to assess someone's emotional intelligence during a conversation:

By truly listening, we can gain valuable insight into a person's character. How they communicate can reveal a lot about their emotional intelligence. Consider the following:

1.⁠ ⁠How they ask questions. Are they being thoughtful / open-ended?
2.⁠ ⁠How they speak about others, especially those they’ve had conflicts with
3.⁠ ⁠How they listen and respond to emotions, not just facts
4.⁠ ⁠How they handle disagreements or differing perspectives
5.⁠ ⁠How they express their emotions without blaming others
6.⁠ ⁠How they receive and respond to criticism

20/08/2024

This holistic approach to emotional regulation involves engaging your mind, body, and emotions together.

It helps you identify, accept, and validate your feelings, rather than suppressing or ignoring them, which can create emotions trapped in the body or emotional blocks.

By acknowledging emotions and connecting them with physical sensations, you can better understand and process what you're experiencing.

This method promotes inner balance, allowing you to release emotions in a healthy way, leading to greater self-awareness and emotional wellbeing.

10/08/2024

Here’s something to consider: genuine clarity comes from listening—to your gut, intuition, body, and others around you.

To become more self-aware and perceptive, regularly tune in to these internal and external signals.

Examine key signs to deepen your understanding: emotional shifts, physical sensations, recurring thoughts, intuitive nudges, what people really say versus what you project or want to hear, and changes in your environment.

Additionally, be mindful of six potential blocks to seeing the truth: fear of discomfort, cognitive dissonance, fear of change, self-protection, social pressure, and uncertainty.

By addressing these blocks, you can gain deeper insights and make more informed decisions.