Kerry Atkins Counselling and Psychotherapy

12/05/2025

This week its mental health awareness week. A reminder to check in with ourselves, how we are feeling and what we might need.
If you are struggling, please reach out to myself or other mental health professional and don't forget, these wonderful charities that are always there to offer support ❤️

08/05/2025

Comparison is the thief of joy. We spend so much time on social media, so its important to recognise our positive qualities, what we bring to the table, how we impact others and the difference between someone's reality versus what they choose to post. Therapy can be a great space to explore this and start celebrating our uniqueness.

03/04/2025

Anxiety can often feel overwhelming, here are some really simple but impactful things that can help us feel more regulated in those times we feel overwhelmed.

20/02/2025

We all have times we feel like we are treading water, and times where we struggle to catch our breath. It's OK to recognise these struggles and to take time to be angry or sad around this, but it's important we don't stay I this place for too long. Talking to someone about what's going on for you, taking time for self care and planning things to look forward to are great ways to help pull yourself out of the water again.

10/02/2025

Talking therapy isn't just focusing on emotions, it's also processing trauma and stress and how we store this in our bodies. Breathing exercises and body work can also be so important in releasing this from the body and to help us regulate our nervous system better, this allows the WHOLE person to be taken care of not just one part ❤️

01/02/2025

05/12/2024

Anxiety is something that can affect us all at times, this can be even more true at this time of the year when there is alot to juggle and expectations are often higher. Its even more important at these times to slow down and focus on ways to help settle that anxiety

21/11/2024

You are the expert of yourself, no-one knows you better than you. Sometimes though, it helps to have someone neutral to help unravel your thoughts to make better sense of things moving forward. The power of therapy.

01/11/2024

Something we all need a little reminder of sometimes. Taking time for self care isn't selfish, it's essential 🤗

25/10/2024

Many areas of life can feel overwhelming at times, breaking things down into smaller more manageable steps can be a way to feel more in control and less overwhelmed.

17/10/2024

Some things in life are worth working on and fighting for, but when things no longer meet our needs or are damaging it's OK to let go.