Green Couch Therapy

Green Couch Therapy Female Therapist providing face to face and online therapy, accredited practitioner in both CBT and EMDR.

An anxious brain isn’t broken. It’s doing its job too well.When it thinks you’re in danger (even if you’re not), it shif...
18/08/2025

An anxious brain isn’t broken. It’s doing its job too well.

When it thinks you’re in danger (even if you’re not), it shifts into survival mode.

That’s why in anxious moments, you might feel foggy, on edge, or “not yourself.”

It’s not weakness. It’s biology.

💡 The goal isn’t to never feel anxious. It’s to teach your brain how to come back to safety more easily.

What’s one thing that helps your mind feel calmer?

Drop it in the comments—your tool might be someone else’s breakthrough 💚

Anxiety isn’t always sweaty palms and heart palpitations.Sometimes, it hides in behaviours you don’t even connect to bei...
17/08/2025

Anxiety isn’t always sweaty palms and heart palpitations.

Sometimes, it hides in behaviours you don’t even connect to being anxious.

💡 The tricky thing? You might think these are personality flaws… when they’re actually stress responses your brain has learned over time.

Noticing them is the first step to choosing a different response. One that feels calmer, kinder, and more in your control.

💬 Have you noticed anxiety showing up in unexpected ways? Share one below—you might help someone else recognise their own!

Trauma is often misunderstood, and that misunderstanding can keep people silent, stuck, or feeling like they “don’t dese...
02/08/2025

Trauma is often misunderstood, and that misunderstanding can keep people silent, stuck, or feeling like they “don’t deserve” support.

But trauma isn’t about labels or severity.
It’s about the lasting impact something had on you, emotionally, physically, and neurologically.

Whether your trauma came from something dramatic or something dismissed, your pain is real. And healing is possible.

💬 Have you ever been told “that’s not trauma”? Let’s talk about it below.
🔁 Share this to help challenge the stigma.

Not everything needs to be solved in one breath.Sometimes, healing means knowing what to feel now and what to gently ret...
26/07/2025

Not everything needs to be solved in one breath.

Sometimes, healing means knowing what to feel now and what to gently return to later.

Compartmentalising gets a bad reputation sometimes, but it’s a powerful coping strategy when used with care. It’s not about shutting off. It’s about staying steady, one step, one room at a time.

🌊 You are the captain. You get to decide which doors to open, and when.

💬 Have you ever noticed yourself compartmentalising in a helpful way?

Share your thoughts below or send to someone who needs a reminder: it’s okay to carry things one wave at a time 🌱

Anxiety has a loud voice.But so does compassion.The way we speak to ourselves, especially in moments of stress, matters....
19/07/2025

Anxiety has a loud voice.
But so does compassion.

The way we speak to ourselves, especially in moments of stress, matters.

Your inner dialogue can increase anxiety… or help ground you in the moment.

This doesn’t mean forcing fake positivity or saying things you don’t believe. It’s about choosing words that feel supportive, kind, and calming.

💬 What’s one gentle phrase you turn to when anxiety flares up?

Share it in the comments. Your words might help someone else today! 💚

As we settle into 2025, take a moment to reflect on how far you’ve already come. Perhaps you’re navigating the art of se...
18/01/2025

As we settle into 2025, take a moment to reflect on how far you’ve already come. Perhaps you’re navigating the art of setting boundaries, seeking support when it feels overwhelming, or finding strength in simply making it through the tougher days.

Every step, no matter how small, shapes your journey. Like seeds growing beneath the frost, your progress might not always be visible—but it’s there, steady and real.

Pause, breathe, and honour your resilience. Wherever you are right now, trust that you’re cultivating something extraordinary 🌱💛✨

Avoidance is a common coping mechanism for anxiety that may offer temporary relief but ultimately perpetuates and intens...
11/12/2024

Avoidance is a common coping mechanism for anxiety that may offer temporary relief but ultimately perpetuates and intensifies the cycle of fear over time. Breaking this cycle often involves gradual and supportive exposure to feared situations, a process effectively guided through therapies like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Therapy.

Interested in taking the first step towards freedom from anxiety? Contact me today to explore how we can work together to help you reclaim your confidence and peace of mind 💛

Fear is like an alarm bell ringing in response to an actual fire, while anxiety is the lingering worry about the possibi...
03/12/2024

Fear is like an alarm bell ringing in response to an actual fire, while anxiety is the lingering worry about the possibility of a fire, even when there’s no smoke.

Recognising whether you’re feeling fear or anxiety can help you take the right steps to manage it. Fear often requires immediate action to ensure safety, whereas anxiety may benefit from strategies like grounding, mindfulness, or therapy to address the underlying concerns.

Swipe to learn more about the key differences!

Anxiety is a natural response that occurs when we feel threatened, stressed, or scared. It’s part of our body’s survival...
23/10/2024

Anxiety is a natural response that occurs when we feel threatened, stressed, or scared. It’s part of our body’s survival mechanism, often referred to as the "fight or flight" response. This reaction dates back to our early ancestors and helped them respond quickly to danger. While we don't face the same physical threats today, our bodies still react in similar ways when we feel anxious.

Anxiety can be triggered by social pressures, work stress, or past traumatic experiences, causing our fight-or-flight system to activate even in relatively non-threatening situations.

Swipe to see what happens when we feel anxious or scared, breaking down the physiological responses involved ➡

Are you struggling to juggle the demands of life, family, or work? Perhaps you've lost your spark and constantly feel li...
24/09/2024

Are you struggling to juggle the demands of life, family, or work? Perhaps you've lost your spark and constantly feel like you're not measuring up. Whether these challenges are recent or have been lingering for years, you deserve compassionate support.

Reach out to me today to see how we can work towards the future you deserve – one filled with clarity, confidence, and renewed zest for life 💛💫

In my therapeutic journey, I've truly come to appreciate how transformative EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Repro...
17/09/2024

In my therapeutic journey, I've truly come to appreciate how transformative EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) can be. It’s a method I deeply love for its effectiveness in fostering healing and transformation in my clients.

Swipe to read why EMDR has become one of my favourite tools in therapy 💛

To discuss your individual needs or arrange a no obligation introductory call, you can now contact me via whatsapp.
11/09/2024

To discuss your individual needs or arrange a no obligation introductory call, you can now contact me via whatsapp.

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