Sue Blackshaw Counselling and Psychotherapy

16/12/2025

So each year for as long as I can remember, as we approach the end of year, talk changes to resolutions. By at least the 6th of January these have been broken and disappointment begins to creep in. Sound familiar?
So what if you do things differently? What if you don't make a resolution? will the sky fall in? will you implode? Errrmmm No!
So what can you do?
Well I urge you to go make a coffee, find somewhere comfy to sit quietly and go through your camera roll, go right back to January 1st 2025.
Now look at all you did, all that you overcome, achieved and just imagine for a moment how much better 2026 can be.
Maybe there were days catching up with friends, family or places your visited. What if....you did more in the new year? how exciting would it be to plan for all of that? sounds much better than starting a plate of salad in the name of being healthy, right?
If you would like support to look at and explore positive changes then get in touch to book a session. There are still some available session before the Christmas break.
What's stopping you?
DM to discuss your needs and how I can help.

02/12/2025

Don't let that face fool you. Curly is super excited as we enter December and the Christmas period!
She's bursting at the seams to help our lovely clients before a well deserved end of year rest. Just hope she doesn't get too tipsy at the office party!! 😆❤️

28/11/2025

My Friday gratitude is usually done privately. However this week has been wonderful and I feel so blessed for the people in my world.
So I am grateful for the work I do, the people I support, the family I have, the friends, the opportunities and most of all the blessing of waking each day ❤️ What are you grateful for on this chilly Friday afternoon? ❤️

20/11/2025

Do you find yourself in a constant position of 'fixing' others? Draining right? Exhausting?
Learning to let go, make peace, move on or just supply find time to rest, that is your power.
Exploring boundaries are one of the most common topics in sessions. Boundaries range from non existent, or flippy floppy to water tight rigid.
By Exploring and developing healthy positive boundaries you can turn your life downside up 😊
Book a session to explore what works for you, you may be surprised 😉

19/11/2025

Be proud of how far you have come and how far you will go!
Healing can feel hard, the rewards are yours if you choose.
❤️

14/11/2025

A busy week has been had with lots of reflections. Making changes now and taking control of the future is really important to my practice, particularly as we reach the latter weeks of the year.
So over the next few weeks, may be months, my contol will be growing in strength.
However, today is Friday and its chill time because that too is in my control.

07/11/2025

Get your Friday feeling on!

04/11/2025

I often hear and indeed I have said myself 'I just want to get back to the old me'
Striving for that 'old' version of self can give feelings of stuckness or hopelessness.
I mean, is it even possible? The answer is no. How can you go back in time? We can't change the past. We can change the future. We can shape and adapt ourselves into a better position through experience.
If you would like support in creating a better future then please DM or email sblackshaw.counselling@gmail.com

01/11/2025

I hear so many times of people searching for the light at the end of the tunnel in dark days or indeed life in general.
Does this sound like you? It was certainly me for many years.
Would you like support, space and time to find the switch to your light?
Then book a session today. Let's find your shine!
DM or email sblackshaw.counselling@gmail.com
The first step can feel like the hardest, yet it is the most rewarding

30/10/2025

Grief. We all experience grief differently. Not one of us feel the same. We may have similar experiences or events.
Here's a little of what I've learned from the passing of my brother 15 years ago.

Life is short,
Live life for you not others
Grief doesn't end as the church doors close
Love doesn't waver
Remembering and celebrating is important
Being happy and smiling again isn't disrespectful
Squeeze and love your people just a little tighter
There's joy to be found in everyday
Everyday offers joy
Speak openly about grief, someone might benefit
Someone dying doesn't mean your life is over
Sitting with grief is ok as long as you don't unpack
Grief is hard, it does get easier if you allow growth
Grief can be messy and unpredictable - that's normal
You're gonna be ok

30/10/2025

24/10/2025

The journey of life is not a race, so learn to slow down and enjoy the ride.
Do you want to learn how to turn down the gas?
Then book a session today by a DM or email to sblackshaw.counselling@gmail.com
It's never too soon or too late to change
Give it a go, what have you to lose?