Willow Tree Counselling

16/09/2025

16/09/2025

This is a great article. I’ve been there and got the t shirt 😞

15/09/2025

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14/09/2025

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14/09/2025

Dr. Gabor Maté, a renowned physician and trauma therapist, explains that humans have two core needs:

Attachment: connection, love, and belonging

and

Authenticity: the ability to express our true selves

As children, when these needs clash, attachment wins. We suppress parts of ourselves to stay connected to family and community. But as adults, this disconnection can lead to stress and dissatisfaction.

Your true self is still there. It’s time to come home to it 🌿

13/09/2025

“there are three simple things that you can say to both your children and your inner child: I love you; I’ve got you; I’m here. Three simple lines that are so not simple. It’s hard work and takes a boatload of courage but remember, I love you; I’ve got you and I’m here.”

ℹ️🌿 THINGS YOU CAN SAY TO YOUR CHILD BUT NOT YOUR INNER CHILD |

As a parent of four stepchildren and two biological ones, I wasn’t thrilled to find out I had yet another child to parent. The thought made me want to run to the nearest hospital and get an emergency hysterectomy or lobotomy.

But, alas, as we all know, running from the Inner Child (IC) doesn’t work: we have all tried…and tried…and tried.

Instead, it’s about embracing and re-parenting so, I thought that with all of my child-raising experience, I could offer you some “sage” advice for dealing with the latest child we’ve added to our lives

Read the Full Article: https://cptsdfoundation.org/2021/04/22/things-you-can-say-to-your-child-but-not-your-inner-child/

13/09/2025

Many people believe they need to be “strong” before starting counselling. In reality, therapy is most effective when you bring your struggles, questions, and uncertainties just as they are. 🌿

You don’t have to pretend — your story is welcome here.

12/09/2025

Clever.

11/09/2025

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