South Coast Counselling

South Coast Counselling Welcome to south coast counselling, a confidential and professional counselling service.

Taking the first step can be a difficult and daunting experience, especially when there seems to be a stigma attached to counselling. This is a misunderstanding that it is just for people with severe mental health illness. There are many different levels of mental health needs, as we are individual and one therapy does not fit all. I combine different counselling styles in order to be flexible and

provide you with specific, individual counselling to suite your needs and to move you forward from where you are now to where you would like to be. I have experience with working with children, young people and adults within the educational environment, private practice, groups and NHS IAPT. Counselling can be a short or long term intervention and can help with exploring your thoughts and feelings in a confidential safe space. I can offer personalised counselling and support for Anxiety, stress, Depression, Relationships, work-life stress, organisation difficulties or enhancing confidence and self worth to overcome barriers or obstacles that obstruct day to day life.

I often get asked on how to manage other people’s behaviour.  Well the answer is: We can’t control other people’s behavi...
28/04/2026

I often get asked on how to manage other people’s behaviour.

Well the answer is: We can’t control other people’s behaviour, but we can control how much space it takes up in our own heads.

Frustration often comes from the gap between what we expect and what actually happens.

The bigger the gap, the bigger the reaction. So instead of trying to fix or change someone else, it can help to gently bring the focus back to yourself:
🔸Pause before reacting , give yourself a moment to respond, not just react
🔸 Check your expectations, were they spoken, or assumed?
🔸 Set clear boundaries, what’s okay for you, and what isn’t?
🔸 Don’t take everything personally,
other people’s behaviour is often about them, not you
🔸 Choose your energy, some things just aren’t worth the drain.

You’re allowed to feel frustrated. Just don’t let someone else’s behaviour dictate your peace.

Protect your energy. It matters more than you think.

At the end of a busy working week, slowing down isn’t a luxury, it’s a reset for your mind and body that is genuinely ne...
25/04/2026

At the end of a busy working week, slowing down isn’t a luxury, it’s a reset for your mind and body that is genuinely need.

When we stay in “go mode” all week, stress builds quietly in the background.
If we don’t give ourselves time to switch off, it doesn’t just disappear, it carries straight into the next week, leaving us feeling exhausted before we’ve even begun.

Taking time to relax helps your nervous system settle, improves your mood, and gives your mind a chance to breathe.
It doesn’t have to be anything big, sometimes it’s the simple things that work best:

🔸putting your phone down
🔸getting some fresh air
🔸having an early night
🔸doing something that feels calm, not productive

Rest isn’t being lazy , it’s how you recharge.

Give yourself permission to slow down this weekend. You’ve earned it.🧡

Sleep isn’t a luxury, it’s a foundation for your mental and emotional wellbeing.When we consistently get good quality sl...
23/04/2026

Sleep isn’t a luxury, it’s a foundation for your mental and emotional wellbeing.

When we consistently get good quality sleep, everything feels a little more manageable. Our minds are clearer, our emotions are steadier, and we’re better able to cope with life’s challenges. When sleep is poor, even small things can feel overwhelming.

Good sleep supports

💙Emotional regulation and resilience
💙Clear thinking and decision-making
💙Reduced anxiety and stress levels
💙Physical health and energy

If you’re struggling with sleep, start small: Keep a consistent bedtime routine where possible, Create a calm, screen-free wind-down routine, Be gentle with yourself on restless nights

Sleep is not wasted time, it’s essential restoration.

Take care of your rest, and you’re taking care of your whole self 💙

☀️☀️Sharing the positiviTea ☀️☀️         ❤
09/04/2026

☀️☀️Sharing the positiviTea ☀️☀️

🔸🔸🔸Find your thing.🔸🔸🔸In a busy, always-on world, taking time out for yourself isn’t a luxury, it’s essential.Finding yo...
22/03/2026

🔸🔸🔸Find your thing.🔸🔸🔸

In a busy, always-on world, taking time out for yourself isn’t a luxury, it’s essential.

Finding your thing is about increasing your awareness of self…

Boosting your energy to face the week ahead…
Giving yourself space to stop, breathe, and reassess.

It doesn’t have to look one particular way.

For some, it’s fishing at sunrise.
For others, it’s sailing, walking, swimming, or writing.
It might be something quiet, creative, or simply being outdoors.

Whatever it is — it’s yours.

And when you give yourself that time, something shifts:

• Your mind slows down
• Your energy resets
• Your thoughts become clearer
• You feel more grounded and present
• You reconnect with yourself

In a world that constantly demands your attention, choosing to pause is powerful.

So… what’s your thing?

🔸🔸Smart phone V Crochet 🔸🔸Im noticing a really strong shift lately…More and more people seem to have had enough of their...
20/03/2026

🔸🔸Smart phone V Crochet 🔸🔸

Im noticing a really strong shift lately…

More and more people seem to have had enough of their smartphones dictating their lives — constantly pulling their attention, draining their time, filling every quiet moment with noise.

And in its place, something quieter is emerging.

Paintbrushes are being picked up again.
Gardens are being tended.
People are crocheting, knitting, puzzling, reading, taking photos, playing board games…
They’re going outside. Slowing down. Creating. Connecting.

Less scrolling.
More being.

And there’s something really powerful happening here for our mental health.

When we put the phone down and fully focus on a simple, creative task, we become more present. We give our minds a break from constant stimulation and comparison. We allow space to breathe.

Those “old-fashioned” hobbies bring so many positives:
• They calm the nervous system and reduce stress
• They help us feel grounded and in the moment
• They improve focus and concentration
• They create a sense of achievement and purpose
• They encourage creativity and self-expression
• They reduce anxiety by slowing racing thoughts
• They support better sleep by reducing screen time
• They bring real connection — either with ourselves or with others

There’s a quiet kind of joy in doing something with your creative … something real, something tangible… something that doesn’t need a notification to feel meaningful.

It’s not about rejecting technology completely… but maybe about reclaiming a bit of ourselves from it.

I’m really curious — how do you feel about this?

Are you leaning more towards the smartphone… or towards creativity and quiet moments?

✨ “Little moments of happiness make the weekend shine brighter.”
07/03/2026


“Little moments of happiness make the weekend shine brighter.”


✨ “Weekends are the perfect time to rest your mind and nourish your soul.”     💛💛
28/02/2026



“Weekends are the perfect time to rest your mind and nourish your soul.”


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✨ “Smile, breathe, and enjoy the weekend — you deserve it!”       ❤️
27/02/2026


“Smile, breathe, and enjoy the weekend — you deserve it!”

❤️

✨ “Take this weekend to do more of what makes your heart happy.”      😁
21/02/2026



“Take this weekend to do more of what makes your heart happy.”

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💬 Counselling Fact Counselling provides a confidential, non-judgemental space to explore what’s going on for you.       ...
18/02/2026

💬 Counselling Fact

Counselling provides a confidential, non-judgemental space to explore what’s going on for you.

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Welcoming the Year of the Fire Horse.                     ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️A reminder that growth often comes from movement...
17/02/2026

Welcoming the Year of the Fire Horse.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A reminder that growth often comes from movement, courage and trusting ourselves to step forward, even when it feels uncertain. Here’s to new beginnings and personal strength in the year ahead.

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Ramsgate

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+447881467170

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