Counselling with Samantha Nicole

16/10/2025

There’s been a lot in the media at the minute about Ricky Hatton’s death.
I think the ins and outs are irrelevant and I still think we should be talking more about mental health if you are feeling low or you’re findings tough or difficult please reach out

I often get asked what can we do to help I would be encouraging us all to ask our friends and family how they are

I have talked previously about asking someone if they are okay more than once infact 3 times I often do this with my clients and I can almost grantee you will get a completely different answer the 3rd time

He was just 46 years old.

13/10/2025

I’ve always loved Inside Out (who doesn’t relate to Sadness 😢 or Anger 😡 on a Monday morning?) — but this weekend’s training took it to a whole new level.

We explored emotions through the lens of these characters, and honestly… it felt like the training saw me in a way I’ve never experienced before.

That’s exactly what I want for my clients — to feel seen, understood, and supported, every messy, colourful emotion included 💫
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10/10/2025

💕 Today is world 🌍 mental health day and I know so many people look at my job and will say but it’s your job to sit and listen to people and there etc and yes you’re right it is but I’ve always been that person

🧡 I have an always be that person that you can come to, that if you need anything I will be there, that if you need an ear or a shoulder to cry on I’m there

💚 Mental health has always and will always be a part of me and part of who I am I hate that we live in a world 🌍 where people don’t see their worth, that people are depressed, that people struggle to carry on 😔

💙 I will always shout from the roof tops that not being okay is okay if you or someone you know is struggling then please reach out

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24/09/2025

Failure isn’t the opposite of success—it’s part of it. ✨ Plans change, doors close, paths twist. That’s life doing its thing. And it’s okay. 💛

23/09/2025

Think it’s really important to share the correct information and not misinformation

Just quickly popping in to say that President Trump said today that taking paracetamol in pregnancy and vaccines cause autism.

This is misinformation. There are studies of millions of births which show that this is not the case.

Yes, there has a been a huge rise in autism diagnoses over the last 45 years. That's because the diagnostic criteria have radically changed. It used to be a rare diagnosis only given to children with severe learning disabilities, it's now quite a common diagnosis given to many people with and without learning disabilities. The people who are being diagnosed with autism today would, for the most part, not have met diagnostic criteria in the 1980s.

Autism is a umbrella term which includes a very wide range of people. Scientists agree that there will never be a single cause identified because autistic people are so different to each other.

It's fear-mongering to start blaming paracetamol and vaccines.

21/09/2025

Hey everyone 🌟

I wanted to share an upcoming online training that I think will be so helpful for you

📚 Understanding Autism: Helping Every Child to Thrive
🗓 Date: Check the Eventbrite page for when!
💻 Location: Online
🎯 What it’s about: Learning more about autism so we can support our kids (and ourselves) in ways that really work. Tools, insights, maybe some “Aha!” moments.

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Why it’s worth joining:
• Because every child’s journey is different — and understanding those differences = better communication, less frustration, more joy.
• Because sometimes it’s hard to know which strategies will actually help, especially with all the advice out there.
• Because you’re not alone. Getting together with others who “get it” makes a huge difference.

Let's dive into the world of autism and learn more about it together in this online event!

19/09/2025

🤔 Fridays are always about reflecting on the week I’ve had and this week has shown me how much change a safe space can bring 💜

Do you have a safe space?

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18/09/2025

✨ Every time a client chooses to share their story with me, I’m reminded what a privilege this work is! 🥰

It’s humbling to sit alongside people as they explore the hardest parts of life and the most hopeful. I don’t take that trust for granted—ever! 💖

Whats something you have learnt about yourself this year?

16/09/2025

Cygnet course
We currently have places available on our next Cygnet course starting on the 29th September 2025. Places are available on a first come, first served basis. Please contact the school office for further information

16/09/2025

15/09/2025

Laptop open, book at the ready… learning never really stops, does it? ✨ Always growing so I can show up better for the people I work with 💭💡

✨ A gentle reminder: progress is made one step, one page, and one idea at a time

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14/09/2025

🌟Real Words. Real Impact🌟

When someone finds the courage to reach out and realises they are not alone, that's where the healing begins. 🌈✨

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