Bake-Well Therapy

30/03/2026

I recently had the chance to make this Liverpool birthday cake with a twist; it was a vegan chocolate cake, with cookies and cream filling and vanilla frosting.

Vegan baking is not my strongest point and in have never made a chocolate vegan cake before. And with that all those pesky NATs (negative automatic thoughts) came up again; ‘it won’t be good enough’ ‘it won’t be perfect’ ‘I’ll fail at it’ etc. which in my books was all the more reason to try it and challenge those thoughts!
Some sponges I made initially were definitely close to fails structurally (but tasted good and made a good opportunity to share them with other friends and family to connect), but by the end of the day the cake wasn’t terrible, it wasn’t a fail, the scarps tasted good and I had fun whisky challenging my thoughts 💭

So here’s a little sign to not believe everything you think and perhaps challenging NATs can be fun 🎂

13/03/2026

I’ve hit an exciting milestone in my practice! Within the last month I hit 1000 clinical counselling/therapy hours! 🎉

Since starting my counselling/therapy training my practice has changed and developed as I’ve grown as a practitioner.
I’ve learnt to become much more confident and comfortable in trusting the process as well as being confident in my therapeutic style; I love to sit in silence, to engage in Socratic questioning, to challenge and bring humour and self disclosure into the room when appropriate.

I’ve learnt to love working from a CBT foundation more and more bringing structure and the focus on individual meaning and exploring whether these help us feel grounded in our realties. Something that has also enhanced my pluralistic practice and philosophy that all clients are individual and need different things at different times.

But I’ve mostly felt grateful. Grateful that everyday, even when it feels hard, I get to work in a job where there is connection and shared and reciprocal learning and understanding in the therapy room.

05/03/2026

We are thrilled to be able to offer two more FREE online art sessions for young siblings as part of our National Siblings Day celebrations this year and to mark Sibs 25th Birthday! Both sessions will run on Saturday 18th April. More information and booking at www.sibs.org.uk/art

27/02/2026

Are you an unpaid carer in Wales?

Does the law support you as an unpaid carer?

It’s been 10 years since the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act was introduced and Carers Wales are asking if it's working for you.

Complete the survey today https://carersuk.pulse.ly/fzqnvwzfow

27/02/2026

“53% of young carers said their caring responsibilities has affected their finances in a way that makes it harder to take part in education or training” Sibs and sibling young carers have contributed to this powerful All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) report by Carers Trust. Download your copy at https://carers.org/all-party-parliamentary-group-appg-for-young-carers-and-young-adult-carers/appg-on-young-carers-and-young-adult-carers-inquiry-into-barriers

20/02/2026

💬 Carers Support Fund Q&A Sessions – Your Questions Answered! 💬
Want to find out more about the Carers Support Fund 2026–29, drop into one of our upcoming Q&A sessions:
🗓️ 2–3pm, Tuesday 24 February 2026
🗓️ 10–11am, Wednesday 4 March 2026
These sessions are a great chance to get guidance on eligibility, applications, and the support available for groups who can apply for up to £20,000 of funding support from the Welsh Government.
Booking information found in the comments below

19/02/2026

I’m excited to share that in my quietness away from social media I have been busy planning more workshops!

I have an upcoming Easter themed therapeutic baking workshop in Newport in April open to children ages 6+, adolescents and adults🐣

Please do get in touch via email if you have any queries about the workshop or to book a space🧁

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18/02/2026

“38% of young carers have either had to turn down, or not apply for, a job because of their caring responsibilities.” Read the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) report by Carers Trust, which Sibs has contributed to, at: https://carers.org/all-party-parliamentary-group-appg-for-young-carers-and-young-adult-carers/appg-on-young-carers-and-young-adult-carers-inquiry-into-barriers

18/02/2026

Researchers from the University of Oxford want to understand the premonitory urge (i.e. the sensation that precedes tics) and how this differs with comorbidities (e.g. autism, ADHD).

Previous research has suggested that different groups experience the premonitory urge differently, such as those with additional comorbidities (e.g. ADHD, autism and OCD). Hence, it is important to explore the experience of the premonitory urge in groups of individuals with different comorbidities because the experience could differ, which will have an impact on how treatment is delivered to support people with tics.

Interested in taking part? Scan the QR code or sign u using this link
https://psychiatryoxford.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_72LKvE7SQkJoRxA

06/02/2026

How do you find a counsellor who understands what it’s like to grow up with a disabled brother or sister? Adult siblings, take a look at our advice: www.sibs.org.uk/findacounsellor

17/01/2026

Are you 14-25 years of age, living in Newport? Are you interested in learning more about mental health and wellbeing?

Join our accredited Level 1 qualification and learn more about this topic, as well as learn about how you can help your own wellbeing.

Register your interest via the Google form in the 1st comment, and we will be in touch with more details.

Newport City Council Newport Live

16/01/2026