Active Listening Therapies

21/04/2026

This week is MS Awareness Week.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong condition that affects the brain and spinal cord.

There are lots of possible symptoms of MS. Everyone with this condition is affected differently.

ℹ️ http://nhs.uk/conditions/multiple-sclerosis/

17/03/2026

😫Counselling training can be intense.
Reflective practice. Emotional processing. Academic pressure. Group dynamics.

For neurodivergent students, that intensity can land differently.

• Sensory overwhelm in classrooms
• Processing delays in group discussions
• Executive functioning challenges with deadlines
• Rejection sensitivity during skills feedback

🙏At Ridgeway College, we continue to reflect on how we create learning environments that are accessible and affirming.

That means:

🌱Clear expectations.
🌱Flexibility.
🌱Multiple ways to engage.
🌱Compassion over assumption.

lets all ensure this week we are removing unnecessary barriers so that every student has the opportunity to thrive.🥰

💙Different brains bring different strengths.
Pattern recognition. Deep empathy. Creative problem solving. Lateral thinking.

In a counselling room, those strengths matter.

🙌This week, and every week, we remain committed to building spaces where difference is not merely accommodated, but respected.

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15/03/2026

Mother’s Day on social media can feel like a flood of happy photos, and celebrations of family. But we know for so many of you that today can be a reminder of loss, longing, or complicated and painful feelings.

There's so many reasons why today can be tough, many more than just what we’ve listed, and we want you to know that if you’re carrying any type of heavy feelings or ache today, you’re absolutely not alone, there are so many others who are feeling the weight of this day in their own ways. We’re always here for you if you need to talk on 116 123.

09/03/2026

Feeling heard is the first step to feeling validated...

At Active Listening Therapies, we know how powerful it is to talk - and be truly listened to.

Our March wellbeing page is the link to feeling lighter, clearer and more grounded this spring.

March Into Mental Health: Discover tips, uplifting advice, and fresh strategies to boost your well-being and nurture a healthier, happier mind this spring. Online, or Face-to-Face counselling for you.

08/03/2026

Today we celebrate the strength, courage and quiet resilience of women everywhere.

International Women’s Day is a moment to recognise not only global achievements, but the everyday bravery of women who lead, nurture, support and create safe spaces for others.

At Active Listening Therapies, we’re proud to celebrate our founder, Louise.

Louise created the practice from a deep belief that everyone should have the time and space to explore their emotions, inner-self and beliefs in a calm and empowering manner..

Her work continues to provide a calm, confidential space for individuals navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, loss, self-doubt and life transitions - and more. A space where voices strengthen and confidence quietly grows.

International Women’s Day reminds us how powerful it is when women support women - and when women create spaces to empower others.

If this is the month you’ve been thinking about prioritising your emotional wellbeing, know that support is here - and that reaching out can be an act of courage in itself.

Today, we honour Louise and every woman choosing growth, healing and strength in their own way...

07/03/2026

A brighter season, deserves brighter thoughts...

Has winter left you feeling flat, anxious, or stuck?

Support does exist...

This March, we’re talking about real ways to boost your mental wellbeing and move forward with gentleness and strength.

Let's get your first session confirmed.

March Into Mental Health: Discover tips, uplifting advice, and fresh strategies to boost your well-being and nurture a healthier, happier mind this spring. Online, or Face-to-Face counselling for you.

07/03/2026

Is Saturday your time to tidy up?

Things pile up quickly and it's easy to put things off.

But you know that spring clean you promised yourself...

Counselling with Louise offers protected time - time that belongs entirely to you. Time to process, understand patterns... It's having a tidy up!

March IS the month for a spring clean. Not just the things you can see - but within.

Louise’s diary is nearly full for this month... But there is still space.

If something in you is saying “it’s time” - listen to that voice.

It's time for YOUR spring clean!

Email Louise on: louise@activelisteningtherapies.com

06/03/2026

It is Crufts this weekend...

Dogs wont judge you... they listen.

In counselling, we listen too...

06/03/2026

Do you feel that the news this week has been heavy… but switching it off feels wrong?

Many people feel torn.

You want to stay informed.

You care about what’s happening in the world.

But constant headlines, breaking alerts, and doom-scrolling can leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and powerless.

The truth is, the human brain isn’t designed to process global crises 24/7. Constant exposure to distressing news can contribute to stress, sleep problems, and emotional fatigue.

There is a healthier way.

You can care deeply about the world without letting it consume your mental health.

In our blog we explore practical ways to stay compassionate, informed and emotionally balanced.

Because if we burn ourselves out on everything happening everywhere… we lose the energy to care about what really matters.

Read the blog here:

Let’s be honest – staying informed these days can feel like drinking from a firehose. Between breaking headlines, 24-hour news cycles, and endless doom-scrolling on social media, it’s no wonder so many of us feel overwhelmed, anxious, or even hopeless about the state of the world. But here’s...

06/03/2026

What are you carrying into spring?

Work pressure?

Family tension?

Quiet loneliness?

The outside world looks brighter in March - but inside can still feel heavy.

Louise provides a grounded, compassionate space to explore what’s really going on. Whether it’s anxiety, relationship difficulties or simply feeling stuck, counselling offers clarity and relief that’s hard to find alone.

Spring invites growth - but growth needs space.

Reaching out today could mean feeling lighter sooner.

There are a small number of March sessions left available with Louise.

You can Email her: louise@activelisteningtherapies.com

05/03/2026

Sometimes the hardest step, is the first one...

Whether it’s stress, anxiety, relationships or just the weight of life’s ups and downs, talking it through can make the load feel lighter.

This March, choose Active Listening Therapies to support your emotional change...

Active Listening Therapies is a friendly and experienced counselling provider in Newark on Trent. We work with young people, adults, schools and businesses who are looking for mental health support.

05/03/2026

March Is Moving… Are You?

March has a way of waking everything up - including the thoughts we’ve been trying to ignore.

As the days get lighter, many people notice what’s been sitting quietly beneath winter: stress, relationship strain, anxiety, that persistent feeling of “I’m not quite okay.”

At Active Listening Therapies, Louise offers a calm, confidential space to pause, reflect and reset. A space where you are genuinely heard - without judgement, without rush.

March is a powerful month for fresh starts. And sometimes that fresh start begins with a single conversation.

Louise now has limited availability remaining for March appointments. If you’ve been thinking about reaching out - this may be your moment.

Active Listening Therapies provides qualified and experienced counsellors who understand Person Centred, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused help. Contact us for a freindly consultation.