Vts Counselling

12/01/2023

I will be increasing my fee at the end of January to £50. Existing clients will pay the fee they already pay.
This is happening due to the expansion of my learning and therefore the high quality of service I offer.

11/01/2022

Great news.

The home secretary says the government is introducing the change to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Court Bill after campaigners called for it.

05/12/2021

03/11/2021

Absolutely. Acknowledging the sadness felt, can be a message to make a change!

Forcing ourselves or others to always be positive can be harmful to our well-being and our relationships. There’s a better approach.

02/11/2021

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We’re back with part 2 of our “Dare to Lead” series on BRAVING Trust. In this episode, Barrett and I really dig into the core elements of BRAVING:

BOUNDARIES: Setting boundaries is making clear what’s okay and what’s not okay, and why.

RELIABILITY: You do what you say you’ll do. At work, this means staying aware of your competencies and limitations so you don’t overpromise and are able to deliver on commitments and balance competing priorities.

ACCOUNTABILITY: You own your mistakes, apologize, and make amends.

VAULT: You don’t share information or experiences that are not yours to share. I need to know that my confidences are kept, and that you’re not sharing with me any information about other people that should be confidential.

INTEGRITY: Choosing courage over comfort; choosing what’s right over what’s fun, fast, or easy; and practicing your values, not just professing them.

NONJUDGMENT: I can ask for what I need, and you can ask for what you need. We can talk about how we feel without judgment.

GENEROSITY: Extending the most generous interpretation to the intentions, words, and actions of others.

The BRAVING Inventory can be used as a conversation guide that walks us through trust-building from a place of curiosity, learning, and connection.

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24/10/2021

Anger is a necessary emotion, but not always an easy one to handle. It can lead to more trouble, to danger. And so shame acts to keep it under control. Read more in 'Shame is the handbrake on anger" at http://www.carolynspring.com/blog/shame-is-the-handbrake-on-anger

23/10/2021

This.

We’re all human. We're all imperfect. None of us has all the answers.

With practice and reflection, our self-compassion can be an antidote to self-doubt. It’s a journey, though. Sometimes it’s hard work to be kind, especially to ourselves.

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17/05/2021

As we move out of lockdown things can feel strange and different. This can increase anxiety and distress, making, what the media terms as a "happy event", to a disappointing and uncomfortable event.
Go gently and do what YOU need to do.
Get in touch to book in now via WhatsApp 👇

17/08/2020

This post is not intended to be a judgement, an instruction or a political statement.

Wearing a mask, or being among others who are wearing a mask, may cause your nervous system and your brain to operate on a hyper aroused state. If you have suffered trauma, before this trauma, you may already be in a hyper-vigilante state and dealing with that. This extra issue to deal with could make you become overwhelmed quite quickly.
This could cause skins reactions, sensitivity to the face, random pains, pins and needles, ichyness, redness, dry mouth and throat etc.
If you start to suffer excessively from any of these, get in touch for support and assistance.
As an abuse survivor; you may not welcome the phrase "stay safe" because it implies it is your fault if you are not safe. I want to stress; it is not your fault if you feel unsafe. Ever. It is the abusers fault and abusers can take all forms.

26/03/2020

I feel so lucky that I am still able to support my clients through this difficult time by moving to online sessions. And for many it’s even more convenient than face to face counselling because there’s no travel, no parking just counselling in the comfort of your own home.
If you’re having a tough time at the moment and could do with some extra support, drop me a DM to see how I can help.’