Insightful Life - Therapy and Counselling Centre

24/03/2026

If you’re a qualified or in-training counsellor or psychotherapist looking for a space to socialise with like minded people, our monthly Practitioner’s Lounge is this coming Sunday in Middlewich.

Biscuits, tea and coffee available, as well as an optional reflective activity.

We have quiet space for catching up on admin too, or reading our extensive collection of therapeutic texts.

Book your free place here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GCHF

24/03/2026

We’re pleased to be offering the Perinatal Comfort Zone course in Macclesfield, starting next month.

The 12‑week in‑person course supports new parents struggling with their mental health or emotional wellbeing. Sessions cover anxiety, mindfulness, food and mood, creativity, sensory play, routines, self‑esteem, challenging unhelpful thoughts, exercise, medication and more.

Where: Ash Grove Family Hub, Macclesfield
When: Tuesdays, 10am–12pm, starting on 14th April

Open to anyone with a baby under 2 who can attend all 12 sessions.

Please watch the video from Caz in our earlier post for the full details and get in touch via hello@smilegroup.org.uk for more information.

20/03/2026

Next Friday is our monthly bereavement group Right at Home South Cheshire

Please come along, all welcome for connection and support wherever you are in your grief journey.
You'll find us at Sandbach Library 1-2pm next Friday 27th March.

🧡

13/03/2026

💛

11/03/2026

We’re leaning more philosophical and wisdom based for our next professional book club read…the Tao Te Ching. Our work is informed by many aspects of humanity - and counselling theory isn’t all of it.

If you’re interested in exploring the messages of this book, and how we can reflect on its meaning in our work and in our lives - get in touch to book your place.

Friday April 3rd, 7pm-8:30pm - just £2.50 to cover room costs, snacks and drinks, and a pdf certificate of participation.

10/03/2026

Our Wellbeing Teams is on this evening at 6pm.

These sessions are complely free of charge for any autistic adults, diagnosed or not, living in the UK.

Cameras and microphones are optional!

09/03/2026

Healing isn't always straightforward. It can feel messy, hard and uncomfortable, at times.

We might set a boundary and struggle to uphold it as the guilt sets in.
We circle back to something we thought we had 'dealt with'.
We return to old patterns we know don't truly serve us.

And that's ok. You're not 'doing' it wrong.

Healing isn’t about becoming perfectly regulated or never struggling again. It’s often about noticing sooner and about having more awareness when we do 🩷

09/03/2026

Care leavers of any age are invited to join us for our March online drop-in next Thursday 19th, 7.30–8.30pm. There’s no agenda and no pressure just a relaxed space to grab a cuppa, have a chat, share something if you want (or just listen), and connect with others who get it. Whether you’re feeling chatty, curious, or just fancy some friendly faces, you’re very welcome.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/care-leavers-connected-drop-in-tickets-1984761881215?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/03/2026

08/03/2026

Honoured to support women in finding their true selves

06/03/2026

🧠💛

(It is)