What are the opening hours?

Monday 2pm - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm

Claire Palmer Counselling - BSc Hons

Home
United Kingdom
Norwich
Claire Palmer Counselling - BSc Hons

Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (UKCP accredited)
Regional Coordinator for Deep Release Norfolk
Offering counselling to over 18s online or in Norwich.

25/12/2025

Wishing you all a safe, warm Christmas.

🎄 Christmas can be a joyful time for many, but it can also feel heavy, lonely, or overwhelming for others. If you’re finding things tough over the festive period, please remember you’re not alone and support is available.

Take care of yourself, reach out if you need to, and be gentle with yourself this Christmas 🤍

24/12/2025

✨ Day 24

As Advent comes to a close, may you find a moment of calm amid the noise. You are enough, exactly as you are, today, this season, and as the year ends.

Grounding exercise:
Place a hand over your heart and breathe slowly. Say to yourself:
“I am allowed to rest. I am allowed to be enough.”

23/12/2025

✨ Day 23

With Christmas so close, there can be a sense of urgency, including final preparations, expectations, and emotional build-up. It’s okay if you’re feeling tired, reflective, or simply longing for things to slow. Not everyone arrives at this moment feeling joyful, and that is deeply human.

For those who believe, today can be an invitation to pause and remember that Christmas is not about perfection or performance, but about God meeting us where we are. You don’t need to have everything together to be held in grace.

Reflective journal prompt:
What feels heavy for me as Christmas approaches, and what could I gently set down?

Gentle grounding practice:
Take a slow breath in and a longer breath out. As you exhale, imagine releasing one small tension from your body. Notice any softening, even if it’s subtle.

22/12/2025

✨ Day 22

Give yourself permission to slow down today. December often pushes us into rush mode, but peace is found in the pauses.

Journal prompt:
Where can I create a small moment of stillness today?

21/12/2025

✨ Day 21

The Winter Solstice reminds us that even in the darkest season, light always returns. Shorter days can invite reflection — a pause to acknowledge what has felt heavy and to notice where hope quietly remains.

For those who believe, this time can also be a reminder of the light of Jesus entering the world — a symbol of hope, love, and presence in times of darkness.

Grounding exercise:
Sit by a candle or warm light for one minute. Notice the steadiness of the flame and your breathing, allowing it to bring a sense of calm and reassurance.

20/12/2025

✨ Day 20

As Christmas approaches, there’s often a strong focus on togetherness. This can sometimes highlight feelings of loneliness, distance, or emotional disconnection. If you’re noticing this, you’re not alone. Connection doesn’t have to look a certain way to be real or meaningful.

Even small moments of contact can bring warmth... a kind message, a shared memory, or a quiet sense of being understood. You’re allowed to choose what connection feels right for you this season.

Reflective journal prompt:
What kind of connection feels supportive for me right now, and what might I need to protect my energy from?

Grounding exercise:
Look around and identify three things that remind you of warmth or comfort (for example: lights, colours, textures). Take a slow breath as you notice each one, allowing your body to soften slightly.

19/12/2025

✨ Day 19

Emotions may feel heightened right now. Let them move without judgment. You’re allowed to feel what you feel, without needing to explain it.

Journal prompt:
What emotion have I been avoiding, and what might happen if I allowed myself to feel it safely?

18/12/2025

✨ Day 18

Feeling overwhelmed? Break today into small, manageable pieces. You don’t need to tackle everything at once. One breath. One task. One moment.

Grounding exercise:
Set a 3-minute timer. For those three minutes, choose one simple action (like sipping water, folding one item, or breathing slowly).

17/12/2025

✨ Day 17

Take a moment to acknowledge your resilience. You’ve carried challenges, learned lessons, and kept going. That deserves recognition.

Journal prompt:
What strengths have I shown recently, even if no one else noticed?

16/12/2025

✨ Day 16

Perfection isn’t the goal. Presence is. Allow yourself to make space for connection, authenticity, and rest... even if everything doesn’t go exactly as planned.

Journal prompt:
Where am I holding onto perfection, and how could I release it just a little?

15/12/2025

✨ Day 15 – Evening Reflection

As the day comes to a close, take a moment to pause and reflect. Even if today felt busy, heavy, or emotionally full, you’ve made it through. Evening can be a time to gently release what no longer needs to be carried into tomorrow.

Notice how your body feels as you settle. There’s no need to analyse or fix anything, simply acknowledge yourself for getting through the day.

Evening reflection / journaling prompt:
What did today ask of me, and what can I let go of before resting tonight?

Gentle grounding practice:
Before sleep, take three slow breaths. With each exhale, imagine setting down one worry or tension from the day.

14/12/2025

✨ Day 14

Traditions can be beautiful, but they can also be overwhelming. You’re allowed to change them, skip them, or create new ones that support your wellbeing.

Journal prompt:
Which traditions feel nourishing to me, and which feel draining?

Address

Norwich

Opening Hours

Monday	2pm - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+447477126873

Website

http://www.clairepalmercounselling.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Claire Palmer Counselling - BSc Hons posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Claire Palmer Counselling - BSc Hons:

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Norwich?