Glister Counselling Provider

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Glister Counselling Provider

Hello! I'm Kerry Quigley, an accredited counsellor with 20+ years' experience. Available weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

I work with a wide range of issues and offer both face-to-face and remote sessions. You can book sessions through my website 🌐 At Glister we promote self-actualization, empower self-growth, improve relationships, and reduce emotional stress. We will work with you collaboratively on whatever is most beneficial and important to you. Together, we will decide upon the best way forward and we will aid you with achieving your goals.

25/11/2025

I never thought I’d say this…

“I love testosterone.”

It’s been the missing link in my HRT and has changed how I feel in ways I never expected.
More focus. More vitality. More “me.”

It’s given me a new appreciation for the quiet strength men often carry, and it’s made me see how many women could benefit from understanding their hormonal landscape sooner.

Whether it’s a woman in her forties feeling flat or foggy, or a man losing motivation and drive, hormones matter more than we think.

💻 I’ll be sharing more about this in my next blog on Thursday, where I’ll explore the emotional side of menopause and the importance of balance for both women and men.

👉 Stay tuned — it’s a conversation we need to have more often.

20/11/2025

You can’t stop thinking about them.
You replay the moments, the messages, the tone of voice.
You analyse tiny details, the pauses, the way they looked at you.
Your mind keeps circling back and you can’t focus on anything else.

You feel a rush when they give you attention
and a drop in your stomach when they don’t.
You tell yourself it’s chemistry
but deep down, you can feel the anxiety wrapped inside it.

It feels powerful and magnetic, but it isn’t love.
It’s your nervous system trying to find safety through someone who feels emotionally charged.

Limerence driven by:
➝ uncertainty
➝ dopamine
➝ idealisation
➝ attachment activation
➝ unmet emotional needs

When you name it, something shifts.
The intensity softens and you begin to come back to yourself again.

💬 Most of us have felt this at some point. Does this feel familiar to you?

18/11/2025

So many of my clients tell me they feel there’s never enough time. Between work, family, and the constant noise of daily life, moments to pause can feel almost impossible to find.

But what if time isn’t the problem… what if it’s how much of it you give away without noticing?

When you slow down, set gentle boundaries, and choose how you spend your time, you begin to feel less rushed and more present.

Time won’t slow down, but you can by:

✨ Start your day with intention
✨ Notice your ‘time leaks’
✨ Protect one pocket of stillness
✨ Say no with kindness
✨ Pause before reacting

Sometimes making time for yourself is the most productive thing you can do.

👉 When was the last time you gave yourself permission to stop, even for a moment?

13/11/2025

🌿 So often we hold on to people, situations, or versions of ourselves, because letting go means stepping away from what’s familiar.

But the truth is, release isn’t the end. It’s about creating space for what’s next.

When you loosen your grip and allow things to breathe, clarity and peace return.
New possibilities begin to take shape.

💬 What’s something you’ve recently made space for?

11/11/2025

We often think “The One” will make everything perfect, but real love is more grounded.

It’s the peace you feel when you can be fully yourself.

When you slow down and listen, you’ll know if he’s “The One” by trusting how you feel.

You’ll notice it in the way you exhale around him.
You’ll feel safe, seen, grounded, and calm.

💭 What does “The One” mean to you?
💬 If you’re interested in relationship dynamics like this, follow along for insights and tools to help you build healthier, more secure connections.

06/11/2025

🌿 This old Chinese saying is rooted in Taoist wisdom.

Its meaning is simple. Movement brings life, while stagnation breeds decay.
I think of this often, both in therapy and in life.

When emotions stop moving, they can turn into resentment, distance, or silence.
Healthy connection depends on open communication and emotional honesty.

Sometimes it’s the smallest check-in that shifts everything, a moment of truth, a question asked with curiosity, or a pause before responding.

Movement doesn’t have to be big or loud.
It’s the small moments of openness that keep us connected to ourselves and to each other.

💬 How do you keep emotional flow alive in your life or relationships?

04/11/2025

🌿 Over the years, I’ve worked with many men. Strong, thoughtful, intelligent men. And one thing they often share with me is that what they most want from their partner is to feel wanted.

It’s always a privilege to be trusted with someone’s inner world. To see the honesty and vulnerability beneath the surface, and to hold space for the parts they rarely show.

The deeper truth beneath that longing is about feeling alive, desired, and emotionally connected through attraction.

For many men, that look in a woman’s eyes, the one that says, “I see you and I want you”, carries enormous emotional weight. It’s not purely physical. It symbolises being seen, chosen, and valued. That’s often the moment when a man feels most deeply connected.

💬 For more insights on attraction, patterns, and healthy connection, feel free to follow along. I share tools that support self-awareness and secure, lasting relationships.

30/10/2025

Over the years, counselling has taught me so much about presence, connection and courage, the quiet strength it takes to grow and heal, and the honesty it takes to face what needs to change.

In “The Heart of My Work”, I share more about who I am, what inspires my approach,
and the values that anchor my practice.

✨ Now live on my blog page, link in bio 🌿

28/10/2025

🌿 A healthy man will not leave you guessing. He meets you with honesty, accountability, and emotional availability, not confusion, self-doubt, or pain disguised as “chemistry.”

He is not defined by perfection, but by self-awareness, consistency, and growth. His presence feels steady. His behaviour aligns with his words. His respect is unconditional. And when conflict arises, he moves towards repair, not withdrawal, blame, or destruction.

No mixed signals. No emotional whiplash. No false promises.

If you have known chaos, intensity, or emotional breadcrumbing, this steadiness can feel unfamiliar at first. But it is the foundation of a healthy connection.

Comment YES if you would like the next carousel to be “Why Secure Men Feel ‘Boring’ at First.”

💬 For more insights on attraction, patterns, and healthy connection, feel free to follow along. I share tools that support self-awareness and secure, lasting relationships.

23/10/2025

Many women feel a strong pull towards emotionally unavailable or unpredictable partners and wonder why. It is not the “Bad Boy” they are really drawn to, but the intensity, confidence, or familiarity that certain dynamics evoke.

✨ When chemistry is driven by uncertainty or emotional highs, the nervous system can confuse intensity with connection. This can feel powerful in the moment, but it often lacks safety, consistency, and emotional intimacy.

When we understand these patterns, we can make choices that lead to healthier, more secure relationships.

💬 If you are interested in insights on attraction, patterns, and healthy connection, feel free to follow along. I share tools that support self-awareness and secure, lasting relationships.

21/10/2025

Many men describe themselves as “Nice Guys” and feel confused when kindness is not met with attraction. The truth is, women are not rejecting kindness. They are responding to what exists beneath it.

✨ Attraction is built on authenticity, emotional strength, and trust. When kindness comes from fear, people-pleasing, or the hope of being chosen, it loses its grounding. What creates connection is a man who is kind and confident in who he is, someone who can express his needs, hold boundaries, and show emotional honesty.

When we understand this, the relationship dynamic becomes much clearer.

💬 If you are interested in relationship dynamics like this, feel free to follow along. I share insights and tools to help you build healthier, more secure relationships.

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