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Counsellor & Psychotherapist 🍃| Supporting adults & teens (12+) with anxiety, trauma, grief & life transitions 💛 | Menopause Wellness Practitioner 🌸 | BACP & NCPS registered

18/09/2025

💫 Toxic Positivity vs. Healthy Support 💫

We’ve all heard phrases like:
✨ “Good vibes only.”

✨ “It could be worse.”

✨ “There’s plenty more fish in the sea.”

They sound encouraging, but here’s the truth 👉 these messages can feel dismissive when someone is struggling. This is what we call toxic positivity - the idea that we should always be happy, no matter what we’re going through.

💡 Why is this a problem?

Because real healing comes from honouring all emotions, not covering them up. When we tell ourselves (or others) to “just be positive,” we might:

🚫 Ignore pain instead of working through it.

🚫 Feel ashamed for having normal human emotions.

🚫 Struggle alone because it feels like no one wants to hear the hard stuff.

✨ Healthy support looks different. ✨

Instead of pushing positivity, we can lean into compassion.

❤️ “That sounds really tough - do you want to talk about it?”

❤️ “I’m here for you.”

❤️ “It makes sense you feel this way.”

🌱 Remember:

•It’s ok to feel sad, angry or overwhelmed. You don’t need to “fix” your emotions to be worthy of care

• It’s ok to feel sad , angry or overwhelmed.

• True resilience comes from allowing feelings, not denying them.

16/09/2025

Sometimes we don’t realise how much tension we’re holding until we let it go. 💭

Take a breath. Relax your shoulders. Exhale the stress. ❤️

One small pause = a big difference. 🌸

15/09/2025

✨ Everything is Temporary ✨

One of the most powerful truths in life is that nothing lasts forever.

🌱 The tough moments, the heavy emotions, the anxious thoughts - they all pass.

☀️ Just as seasons change, so too does what you’re feeling right now.

When we’re struggling with our mental health, it can feel like the pain will last forever. But remember:

• Feelings are visitors, not permanent residents.

• Change is always possible, even when we can’t see it yet.

• Just as joy fades, so too does sadness - making space for something new.

💬 If you’re finding life overwhelming, try grounding yourself in this truth: “This too shall pass.”

Hold on gently to the hope that brighter days are coming.

🧠 Taking small steps, talking to someone you trust, or reaching out for professional support can help you through the harder seasons.

❤️ Be kind to yourself - you’re doing the best you can, and what you feel today is not forever.

14/09/2025

🌙 Sunday Night Reminder 🌙

As a new week begins, take a deep breath and remind yourself:

✨ You don’t have to have it all figured out.

✨ Tomorrow is just one step at a time.

✨ The worries you feel tonight don’t define the week ahead.

✨ Rest is productive - allow yourself to recharge.

❤️ Whether you’re a teenager navigating school pressures or an adult juggling life’s responsibilities, remember: you are capable, you are resilient, and you don’t have to do it all at once.

This week focus on what you can control, let go of what you can’t, and be kind to yourself along the way. 🌱

You’ve got this 💪

12/09/2025

🌿 Just because someone carries it well, doesn’t mean it’s not heavy 🌿

We all have a “shell” we show the world - strong, steady, and smiling. But underneath, many of us are carrying past hurts, heartbreaks, losses, and silent pain. 🐢💔

This little turtle reminds us of something so important:

✨ People can look like they’re doing fine on the outside, while carrying deep emotional weight inside.

✨ Pain doesn’t disappear just because we “manage” it well.

✨Healing takes time, compassion, and support - and it’s ok to ask for help.

💬 If you’re carrying something heavy right now, please remember: you don’t have to carry it alone. Talking with someone safe - a friend, a loved one, or a counsellor, can make the load lighter.

➡️ If this resonates with you, take a moment today to check in with yourself. What’s one small way you can show kindness to your own heart? ❤️

You are not weak for carrying pain - you are strong for carrying it this far. But you deserve to feel lighter. 🌸

10/09/2025

🌎 World Su***de Prevention Day 2025 🌎

Every year, su***de claims the lives of nearly 800,000 people worldwide, that’s one person every 40 seconds.

In the Uk and Ireland, it remains one of the leading causes of death among young people, but it affects every age group, gender, and community.

The faces in this image remind us of something important:

Behind the brightest smiles, laughter, and talent, there can be struggles we may never see.

👉 Today is about breaking the silence, reducing stigma, and reminding each other that su***de is preventable.

💬 Start a conversation

❤️Check in on loved ones

🤝 Reach out if you’re struggling. You don’t have to go through this alone.

✨ Together, we can create hope and remind one another that life is worth living. 💞

09/09/2025

✨ Myth vs Fact: Therapy Edition ✨

Let’s bust some common myths about therapy!!

🧠 Myth: “Therapy is only for people with serious mental illness.”

✅ Fact: Therapy is for anyone who wants support with stress, relationships, self esteem, personal growth, or life changes.

🧠 Myth: “Talking to friends is the same as therapy.”

✅ Fact: Friends are wonderful support, but therapy provides a safe, non judgmental space with a trained professional who can offer strategies, insight, and tools tailored to you.

🧠 Myth: “If I start therapy, it means I’m weak.”

✅ Fact: Seeking therapy shows strength, it means you’re taking steps to understand yourself better and improve your well-being.

🧠 Myth: “Therapy takes forever to work.”

✅ Fact: Everyone’s journey is different. Some people benefit from just a few sessions, while others find ongoing support helpful.

💬 Therapy isn’t about being “broken.” It’s about investing in yourself.

🌱 Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body.

08/09/2025

✨ Teen Emotions: What’s Normal and When to Seek Support ✨

Adolescence is a time of change, for teens and their parents.

👉 Mood swings, anxiety, and identity struggles are often part of healthy development.

💡 But how do we know what’s typical stress…. and when it might be something more serious?

🔹 Signs of Stress (Often Normal)

• Ups and downs in mood

• Worry about school, friends, or the future

• Wanting more independence

🔹 Signs It May Be More Serious:

• Persistent sadness or withdrawal

• Sudden changes in sleep or appetite

• Self harm thoughts or behaviours

• Intense anxiety that doesn’t ease

✨ Practical Coping Strategies:

• Try grounding techniques (focus on 5 things you can see, hear, feel)

• Keep a journal to process thoughts and emotions

• Practice slow, deep breathing to reduce stress

💬 Remember: Reaching out for support is a sign of strength.

You’re not alone 💞

07/09/2025

How many of us carry that umbrella every single day?

Worry can feel protective, like we’re preparing for the worst. But often, it just weighs us down and stops us from enjoying the sunshine that’s right in front of us.

👉 At Clear Minds Counselling and Psychotherapy, we work with both adults and adolescents to explore the root of worry and anxiety, and to find healthier ways to cope.

Together we can:

🌱 Build resilience

🌱 Challenge unhelpful thought patterns

🌱 Learn tools to feel calmer and more in control

💬 Whether you’re a parent noticing your teen struggling, or an adult feeling stuck under the weight of “what ifs,” support is here.

You don’t have to carry that umbrella alone. 💞

💌 DM us today or visit www.clearmindscounsellings.com to book a confidential session.

✨ Take a step towards lighter days, you deserve it. 💞

04/09/2025

🌱 Making Mistakes: A Step Towards Growth 🌱

We often see mistakes as failures…. But what if they’re actually stepping stones.

Mistakes can be opportunities to learn, grow, and strengthen resilience.

💡 Why mistakes matter:

• They show us what doesn’t work, so we can find what does

• They help build empathy and understanding, for ourselves and others.

• They remind us that being human means being imperfect

✨ Next time you make a mistake, instead of asking “Why did I do that?”, try asking:

👉 “What can I learn from this?”

Remember: Growth doesn’t come from getting everything right first time. It comes from reflection, self compassion, and trying again. 💞

03/09/2025

🌿Stop Trying to Calm the Storm…Calm Yourself🌿

So often, whether we’re adults or teenagers, life feels overwhelming, like a storm raging around us. Our instinct is to try and control the chaos, fix everything, or silence the noise. But here’s the truth: Storms don’t last forever.

When we shift our focus inward, taking slow breaths, grounding ourselves, and practicing self compassion, we discover that we don’t need to control the storm. We only need to calm ourselves. And when we do, clarity often follows.

✨ For adults: This might mean stepping back from constant problem solving and allowing yourself space to simply be.

✨ For adolescents: This might look like learning to sit with big emotions without feeling you have to “fix” them straight away.

🧠 In therapy, I often remind my clients that emotions, like storms, are temporary. They come, they pass, and they leave room for growth.

💬 What helps you calm yourself when life feels stormy?

And if you or someone you care about feels stuck in the storm, counselling can offer a safe place to steady yourself. You don’t have to weather it alone. 💞

02/09/2025

💭 “ Things I want to do vs. things my anxiety wants me to do…”

✨ If you’ve ever felt torn between what you truly want for yourself and what anxiety pushes you to toward, you’re not alone.

Anxiety often pulls us into a cycle of:

🔄 Overthinking every situation

🔄 Replaying conversations on a loop

🔄 Jumping to the worst case scenario

🔄 Avoiding the very things that matter most

But here’s the truth: Anxiety is not who you are - it’s something you experience .

And with the right tools, support, and compassionate space to work through it, you can:

🌟 Build healthier coping strategies

🌟 Reconnect with your values and goals

🌟 Learn how to manage anxious thoughts instead of being managed by them

🌟 Move towards the life you actually want

As a psychotherapist working with both adults and adolescents, I know how overwhelming anxiety can feel, especially when it silences your voice or holds you back from the experiences you long for.

Therapy can help you untangle these patterns, gain clarity, and rediscover your sense of calm and confidence.

💬 If this post resonates with you (or someone you care about), know that you don’t have to navigate it alone.

💌 Send me a message if you’d like to explore how psychotherapy can support you or your teen.

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Tuesday	9am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	9am - 9pm
Friday	9am - 9pm

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http://www.clearmindscounsellings.com/

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