Susan Sutherland Counselling

01/02/2026

Wise words 😏

Some people search the world for happiness,
others simply learn how to see it. ✨

This quote reminds us that life doesn’t suddenly become richer when everything changes — it becomes richer when our awareness does. The warmth of sunlight after a long day, a quiet moment of peace, a kind word that arrives right on time… these are not small things. They’re gentle miracles we often overlook while waiting for something bigger.

When you train your eyes to notice the good, your heart starts collecting it everywhere. And slowly, without forcing anything, life begins to feel fuller, softer, and more meaningful. 🌙

Because abundance isn’t about having more —
it’s about recognizing what’s already here. 💫

30/01/2026

07/01/2026

Mondays can be tough, but it helps to think of our minds and bodies like a recipe — we need the right ingredients to feel balanced. ✨

Sometimes stepping back and noticing what you might be missing is all it takes to gently reframe your day.

What ingredient do you need for yourself? 💙

31/12/2025

Bit of a long read but worth it xx

Here’s a hug for the new year 🤍
Not rushed.
Not loud.
Just steady and warm.

The kind of hug that doesn’t ask questions.
That doesn’t expect you to explain what the last year took from you.
The kind that simply says, “I know it’s been a lot.”

Some years ask too much.
They stretch you.
They change you in ways you didn’t plan.
They leave you carrying quiet tiredness you can’t always name.

So this hug is for that version of you.
The one who kept going.
The one who showed up even when it was hard.
The one who survived things that never made it into conversation.

May this new year be gentle with you.
Gentle with your heart.
Gentle with your healing.
Gentle with the parts of you that are still learning how to rest.

May kindness meet you in small ways.
In ordinary mornings.
In moments of calm you didn’t expect.
In people who sit beside you without trying to fix anything.

You don’t have to become someone new overnight.
You don’t have to rush your healing.
You don’t have to prove that you’re okay.

This year can be slower.
Softer.
More forgiving.

It can hold space for joy and grief at the same time.
For hope that feels fragile.
For strength that shows up quietly.

So take this hug with you.
Carry it into the days ahead.
Let it remind you that you’re allowed to move gently through time.

May the new year meet you with patience.
May it offer comfort more often than challenge.
May it be kind to you — even on the days you struggle to be kind to yourself.

Here’s a hug for what’s ahead.
You don’t have to walk into it alone 🕯

19/11/2025

14/10/2025

Most of us know someone who has a genuine fear of flying. It may be comforting to know there can be ways to help this fear and make travelling more comfortable in future.

A fear of flying is one of the most common fears that I help clients with. Here is one client's story of their experience of hypnotherapy.

www.carolynspiller.co.uk/hypnotherapy-for-fear-of-flying/

11/10/2025

Some useful contact numbers. As they say, many people can be affected by global problems as well as personal ones.

This year’s theme is Mental Health in catastrophes and crises.

Crises, whether global or personal — can leave us feeling overwhelmed, unsafe, and uncertain. It’s a reminder that access to mental health support is not a luxury, but a necessity.

If you’re struggling, please know that you are not alone. Support is available:

Samaritans — Call 116 123 (free, 24/7)
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Su***de — Call 0800 068 4141 (for under 35s, free, 24/7)
Mind — Information and support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem
nhs.uk — Call 111 for urgent mental health support

Counselling can also provide a safe space to process difficult feelings, rebuild resilience, and feel heard after a crisis.

www.counselling-directory.org.uk

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