Cliff Park Counselling

17/04/2026

Anna and I worked side by side at CGL, during a really challenging time through Covid and as you can imagine a time when people were really struggling in addiction.

I am really pleased to advise that she will now be available from Cliff Parks space on Fridays. Anna is a qualified integrative therapist working with couples and individuals in various aspects, from Anxiety, through to Trauma and Grief. Anna is also specialised in the field of Addiction and Recovery.

Spaces will fill up fast, so if you have been thinking about reaching out or know someone that needs the space, please make contact with her.

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Real Undersranding, Real Hope, Real Change,

Hi, I’m Anna – a qualified counsellor and addiction therapist, but most importantly, a fellow human being with lived experience.

14/04/2026

I read a lot of work by Dr Luke Beardon, during my training, specifically my Dissertation which was based on Neurodiversity.

Interestingly in this article he touches on the media and I just recently had a conversation with someone about the Media and always only portraying a stereotype "Autistic person" !!

The YES team talk to Dr Luke Beardon, a Senior Lecturer of Autism, author and advocate about his expertise and passion for autism.

02/04/2026

🌍💙 World Autism Awareness Day💙🌍

Today, we honor and celebrate the vibrant diversity within the autism community. Autism is not something to be “fixed” — it’s a different, equally valuable way of experiencing the world.

Let’s move beyond awareness and embrace understanding, acceptance, and inclusion every day. Together, we can create environments that recognize the strengths, voices, and individuality of autistic people.

As therapists, our role is to listen, support, and empower—not to change who someone is, but to help them thrive as they are. 💫

✨ Let’s light it up in every color to represent the beautiful spectrum of neurodiversity!

02/04/2026

A late one tonight, to see everyone before the long Easter break🐣 but the lights are now off and I’m looking forward to 4 days off - enjoy everybody 🍫 🐣 🐰

24/03/2026

Men’s Mental Health Matters 💙

Only around 30% of therapy referrals are men.
Yet in England and Wales, around 75% of suicides are men.

Behind these numbers are fathers, brothers, partners, and friends who may feel they have to stay silent.

Over the years, voices have started to break that silence. In 2017, Stormzy spoke openly about his own experience with depression following his debut album, helping to challenge stigma—especially among disadvantaged Black men. More recently, in 2025, Declan Rice supported the Premier League’s campaign, reminding men they are not alone.

But there is still more to do.

Talking is not weakness.
Asking for help is not failure.
You don’t have to carry everything on your own.

If you’re ready to talk, my door is open and waiting.

📩 Reach out today—because your mental health matters.

20/03/2026

So proud of one of my clients who has been working incredibly hard managing anxiety alongside autism — and has just achieved a huge milestone by travelling to New York! 🗽✨
What an amazing achievement. I feel genuinely honoured to be part of their journey… and very touched by the thoughtful gift they brought back for me.
Moments like this are why I love what I do 💛

19/03/2026

🌈 Happy Neurodiversity Celebration Week! 🌈
This week is a beautiful reminder that our brains don’t all work the same way—and that’s something to honour, not hide. Neurodivergent minds bring creativity, depth, innovation, and perspective to our world.

In therapy, I’m committed to creating a space where every way of thinking is welcomed and supported. Whether you’re autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, or identify with any other neurodivergent experience, your way of being is valid and valuable.

Here’s to embracing differences, challenging stigma, and celebrating the richness that neurodiversity brings to our communities. 💛

19/03/2026

What a difference the sunshine makes ☀️

I am getting longer dog walks in, which always makes me feel so much better and decided a new office mug was in order to celebrate Spring 🌼🌼

03/03/2026

Popped into Crafty Collections this morning to pick up an order that I am over the moon with.

Whilst I was there Sean showed me some of the set up of the machines and explained how the reels are actually made from compound SWEETCORN 😳😳😳 so totally eco friendly with no plastics, so that’s a win 🏆

As usual he naughtily gave me some samples of fidget gadgets to try for the office. I think these are pretty cool just for display purposes. Video of the magic happening below and will post a story with the others 😊

04/02/2026

A conversation I had only yesterday with a curious client and so true🤔

02/02/2026

A strong creative start to the week, working with Sandtray scenes 🦕🐼🐀

09/01/2026

A client bought me this plant as a new office moving in gift 🎁 more than a year later it is flourishing 🌺

Whilst repotting it this morning, it made me think of the growth the client has made and continues to make in sessions 😊 will definitely be using this in our next session !

Find hope and beauty wherever you can 👌