Counselling with Katie

08/02/2026

Another quote that I’d like to discuss with you ☺️

06/02/2026

Recently I have been sharing quotes and my response to them on my stories. This is a little more of an insight into what it is I’ve taken from those quotes and things I feel may be beneficial to share with you ❤️

I’d love to hear your experience in the comments if you feel able to share.

31/12/2025

This morning I woke up to a frost and a beautiful misty haze and it got me thinking about the reset for a new year.

Before putting pressure on yourself to make New Year’s resolutions what about pausing for a moment?

What if you looked back at this year and truly noticed all that you’ve already achieved?

The big milestones and the small, quiet wins.
The tough days when you still showed up.
Equally, the moments you recognised your stress levels and chose to rest instead of push.

Maybe you set boundaries — and stuck to them.
Maybe you stood up for yourself, or for someone else.
Maybe you protected your peace in ways no one else saw.

All of these things are worth noticing and celebrating. They are signs of growth, resilience, and self-awareness — not things to be rushed past or minimised.

As we move into a new year, what if we chose a slower pace, with opportunities for reflection and validation.
What if we carried gratitude for the year that’s passed, rather than pressure about what’s next or what we should achieve?

You don’t need to fix yourself to move forward.
Sometimes, honouring how far you’ve already come is more than enough. 🤍

21/12/2025

✨ A Gentle Christmas Reminder ✨

The Christmas season is magical — full of connection, celebration, and togetherness.
But it can also be a lot.

Busy calendars, constant socialising, noise, expectations… all of it can quietly drain our social battery, patience, and resilience.

So here’s your permission slip:
🤍 It’s okay to step back
🤍 It’s okay to say no (or not right now)
🤍 It’s okay to choose rest between the festivities

Make space to refill your cup — whether that’s a quiet walk, an early night, time alone, journaling, movement, or simply doing nothing at all.

You don’t have to attend everything to be present.
You don’t have to be available all the time to be caring.
You don’t have to be “on” to be enough.

This season, give yourself the same care and consideration you so freely give others.
Pause. Breathe. Recharge. ✨

A well-filled cup allows you to show up with more presence, joy, and ease — for yourself and for those you love.

16/12/2025

🎄 Christmas & Social Anxiety 🎄
A counsellor’s gentle reminder…

The festive season often comes with invitations, gatherings, and expectations — and for many, this can heighten social anxiety.

✨ Christmas gatherings…
You don’t have to say yes to everything. It’s okay to choose what feels manageable and to give yourself time to rest and recoup.

✨ Prepare yourself
Gently step outside your comfort zone in ways that feel safer — perhaps a shorter visit, a familiar setting, or arriving with a trusted person.

✨ When anxiety shows up
Ground yourself with breathing techniques like 5-finger breathing — a simple way to calm your nervous system and bring yourself back to the present moment.

✨ Shift the inner dialogue
Notice the critical voice and try flipping it to something more compassionate. Offer yourself the same kindness you’d give a loved one.

✨ Be yourself
You don’t need to meet anyone else’s expectations. Adding pressure to “perform” only increases stress — your presence as you are is enough.

This season, let self-care be part of the celebration. 💛

01/12/2025

With Christmas getting closer, a lot of us find our minds drifting to family—and all the feelings that come with it 🎄

For some, this season is full of comfort and connection. For others, it gently (or not so gently) reminds us of the distance or unresolved emotions that have built up over the years, especially when relationships with adult children feel delicate. Or you are the adult child and navigating the dynamic of parental relationships.

This time of year can make the hope of reconnecting feel brighter, but it can also make that first step feel huge. If you’re sitting with a mix of longing, uncertainty, or hesitation, you’re definitely not alone.

These feelings are more common than you think, it’s just not always easy to talk about along friends and peers.

19/11/2025

04/11/2025

✨ Sometimes we all need a space to pause — to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with ourselves.

Counselling isn’t just for tough times. It’s for anyone who wants to grow, gain clarity, and feel more grounded in life. 🌿

It’s a space where you can be heard, understood, and supported as you:
💫 Build self-awareness and confidence
💬 Strengthen relationships and communication
🌱 Learn tools to manage stress and change
💖 Heal, grow, and rediscover what truly matters

Therapy isn’t about fixing what’s “wrong” — it’s about nurturing what’s possible. 🌷
An investment in you — your wellbeing, your growth, and your future.

19/10/2025

Off the back of a lovely day spent with some lovely people I wanted to share just how important it is to spend quality time with the ones you love. And I don’t mean “family” because you ought to, or feel you should. Im talking about the ones who refill your cup, the ones you can be unapologetically you with and be accepted for it. The ones who love you warts and all and don’t take more than they give. The ones who leave you feeling energised, not drained or exhausted. These are your people, these are the special ones who keep you going when life is heavy.
I was very lucky to spend most of a day with some of mine but it doesn’t have to be a big plan. Whether it’s a quick phone call en route to an errand, an hour in a coffee shop, or FaceTiming whilst you both prepare the dinner or fold laundry; Take those moments to support yourself, it is not selfish to look after you too, do this whenever and however you can to prop yourself up in this busy world we live in.

17/10/2025

Do you ever feel stuck, fed up, or bored with your day-to-day life?
Maybe things feel a bit monotonous or unfulfilling. You might have tried to make changes, or listened to advice, but the steps just felt too big — and even though you’re not happy where you are, it can still feel safer to stay in the familiar.

Change can feel scary, and that’s completely normal. But sometimes, even small changes can open the door to a life that feels a little easier, calmer, or more meaningful. What feels new or uncertain at first can, in time, become your new comfortable.

The space “in between” where you are now and where you’d like to be can be challenging — but it’s also where growth happens. Talking to a counsellor can help you make sense of that space, find clarity, and move at a pace that feels right for you.

If this resonates, you’re not alone. Counselling offers a safe and supportive place to explore what’s going on for you — no pressure, no judgment, just space to breathe and begin to understand yourself more deeply.

I am a qualified counsellor with weekday availability. Please get in touch if you have any questions or would like to arrange an initial 20 minute phone call.

12/10/2025

✨ Self-Care Isn’t Selfish ✨

I often remind my clients that you can’t pour from an empty cup.

Caring for others — whilst most of us are very happy to do it, as a parent, partner or friend — takes energy, empathy, and space. To effectively be there for those who need us, we have to first take care of ourselves.

Self-care doesn’t have to be bubble baths and face masks (though those are lovely if they help!).

It can be as simple as:
☕ Sitting down to truly enjoy your hot drink before it goes cold
🚶‍♀️ Taking a walk to clear your head
🎶 Singing your heart out in the car with no one to judge

These small, grounding moments refill your cup and remind you that you matter too.

10/10/2025

🌍 World Mental Health Day 2025 💚
Compassion starts with you.

Today is a reminder that supporting mental health isn’t just about helping others — it’s also about self-care.

In a world that celebrates productivity and resilience, we often forget that rest, reflection, and kindness are also worth prioritising.

💭 Take a moment today to ask yourself:
• Have I spoken kindly to myself lately?
• Have I taken time to rest?
• Have I given myself the same compassion I give to others?

💚 Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s an act of strength — a way to refill your energy so you can keep showing up, both for yourself and for others.

✨ Here are 5 simple ways to support your own mental wellbeing today:
1. Pause and breathe. Even 2 minutes of mindful breathing can calm your nervous system.
2. Move your body. A walk, a stretch, or dancing to a favorite song.
3. Set boundaries. Saying “no” is sometimes the most caring thing you can do.
4. Connect. Reach out to someone you trust.
5. Practice gratitude. Stop a moment and notice the things you have and express gratitude for them.

Let’s make compassion — for ourselves and others — a daily habit, not a once-a-year reminder. 💚