Diane Jones Butterfly Cove

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Butterfly Cove is where I offer Adult Counselling sessions or Reiki Healing in a wonderfully nurturing, safe, garden cabin at my home in Cliffe Wood’s, Kent 🦋

11/01/2026

I could see from watching the blue sky and the gentle sway of the coconut trees in Zanzibar that nature really is so patient with itself

Nothing in nature rushes if it doesn’t have to - everything unfolds in perfect time🌴

In counselling, I often see how easy it is to feel frustrated when change or healing doesn’t happen quickly. But just like the roots beneath the surface, growth often begins where we can’t see it.

You don’t need to force it or shame yourself for not being “there” yet.
Self-compassion creates the safety that allows real growth to take place.

Wherever you are in your healing journey, I offer you yo be gentle with your process because your roots are forming, even if the blossoms haven’t appeared yet 🦋

I’m always deeply grateful for any review I receive, but the counselling relationship is such a private and sacred space...
08/01/2026

I’m always deeply grateful for any review I receive, but the counselling relationship is such a private and sacred space that it can often feel difficult to invite public feedback.
So when a client chooses to leave a review on my Google page for others to see, it truly feels very special and humbling.

Hugely thankful for the kind words shared here, and deeply grateful for the trust given to me with each journey 🦋🤍🙏

07/01/2026

If today feels heavy, this short pause is for you.
Take a moment to breathe, notice your body, and allow yourself to slow down.
You don’t need to have everything figured out right now.
This short grounding pause is an invitation to slow your nervous system and return to the present moment

01/01/2026

My 2026 diary arrived, and I love it but holding those new, blank pages stirred some reflection for me about what I’m ready to carry forward and what I might gently leave behind.

This got me wondering…

✨ What feeling or intention would you most like to invite in?
Peace, confidence, healing, joy, clarity?

Or…

🍂 As you look ahead, what feels ready to be released?
A habit, an emotion, a pattern, or simply exhaustion.

Love you to share but only what feels safe for you as this space is about reflection and gentle support 🦋
#2026

I’ve realised that one of the biggest myths about counselling is that you have to be ‘in crisis’ to start.In reality, ma...
30/12/2025

I’ve realised that one of the biggest myths about counselling is that you have to be ‘in crisis’ to start.
In reality, many people come because they want space to talk, reflect, and feel understood.

Feeling nervous about counselling is completely normal.
Feeling welcomed, heard, and supported is how it should be so this review means such a lot to me and I thank you for trusting me with your journey 🦋



These last days of the year can feel tender for many, with a mix of gratitude, exhaustion, hope, and quiet reflection.As...
28/12/2025

These last days of the year can feel tender for many, with a mix of gratitude, exhaustion, hope, and quiet reflection.

As a counsellor, I often remind clients (and myself) that there is no right way to feel at this time of year.

May a little magic meet you exactly where you are, just as you are ✨🦋

That’s it, my last client of 2025 and I’m off now until 5th January🎄I’m aware that this time of year can bring so much u...
23/12/2025

That’s it, my last client of 2025 and I’m off now until 5th January🎄

I’m aware that this time of year can bring so much up for many of us…….as a counsellor, I see it and as a human, I feel it too.
So I am setting the intention to gently put any “stuff” to one side where I can, and to let in as much peace, joy and love as I can find 🤍

So from my heart to yours, I truly hope you can do the same, in whatever way feels right for you 🦋

Day 5 of 5 – Loss & Grief SupportAs this series on grief comes to a close, I want to gently remind you of something impo...
21/12/2025

Day 5 of 5 – Loss & Grief Support

As this series on grief comes to a close, I want to gently remind you of something important:
there is no “right” way to carry grief, and there is no timeline you should be following.

Whether this is your first holiday without your loved one, or you’ve been navigating this season for some time, you are allowed to:
• Feel sad while others are happy
• Cry unexpectedly
• Change your mind about what you can handle
• Feel moments of sadness, longing, or ache alongside moments of lightness, connection, or even joy…….these experiences can exist together

I’ve noticed that many clients become critical of themselves for not being “further along” than they believe they should be.
Notice if you’re doing this to yourself, and gently practise turning the volume of that inner criticism down.

If there is hope to be found, it isn’t in moving on but in learning that grief can walk alongside life, at a pace that feels true for you.

You are allowed to keep loving, remembering, and living all at the same time 🤍🦋

Day 4 of 5 – LOSS & GRIEF SUPPORTSometimes we don’t realise just how emotionally, mentally, and physically exhausting gr...
20/12/2025

Day 4 of 5 – LOSS & GRIEF SUPPORT
Sometimes we don’t realise just how emotionally, mentally, and physically exhausting grief can be……especially at times of year when there’s an expectation to do more, give more, and show up around people more.

Please know that:
• It’s okay if you don’t have the same energy you once did
• It’s okay if traditions feel different, or if you decide not to take part in some of them at all this year
• You are allowed to do this season differently

It may help to gently consider what potential triggers might arise, and to think ahead about ways to care for yourself around them:
• Social media - muting notifications or taking a short break
• Certain shops or cafés - choosing online shopping where possible
• Dates with special meaning - planning something gentle or comforting that you might enjoy

And remember that rest is not avoidance; it’s a form of care…
especially self-care 🦋🤍

Day 3 of 5 – Loss & Grief SupportWhether this is your first or tenth year without your loved one, others often don’t tru...
19/12/2025

Day 3 of 5 – Loss & Grief Support
Whether this is your first or tenth year without your loved one, others often don’t truly understand your grief unless you tell them.

I’ve noticed that Grief can be a lonely place. People may believe they understand how you feel based on their own experiences of loss, even when your grief feels very different.
So, gently communicating with those you may be spending time with can be helpful. Letting others know what you might need, or how this time of year feels for you, can ease some of the pressure.

You might say something like:
“I want to share that I’m struggling at the moment, and I’m not always sure what I can and can’t manage. I may need to step out or I may be okay.”

Remember that you don’t have to wait until you feel completely overwhelmed - notice if something begins to stir for you and then:-
• Give yourself permission to step outside, if that’s possible, even for just two minutes
• Use any breathing exercise you know to gently bring yourself back to the present moment
• Remember that you are allowed to leave, to say no, or to step away

Your needs matter, and it’s okay to honour them……. even when others may not fully understand 🦋🤍

Day 2 of 5 – Loss & Grief SupportGrief often comes in waves, and over the festive period you may feel perfectly okay one...
18/12/2025

Day 2 of 5 – Loss & Grief Support

Grief often comes in waves, and over the festive period you may feel perfectly okay one moment, only for your emotions to become completely overwhelming the next.

A song might suddenly feel like too much.
Someone asking about your plans to celebrate.
Or seeing people smiling, which can feel deeply wrong when your loved one is no longer in this world.

When these emotions hit, we often feel we have to hide how we feel, not wanting to “spoil” things for others. Over time, this can increase overwhelm, as we’re not being our authentic selves and may attribute to feeling like we have little control.

It can help to know that we do have some control when these emotional waves move through us. Here are a few gentle things you might try that may help quieten the overwhelm:-
• Name the emotion - “This is grief, and this is tough.”
• Get curious about the body - Notice where you can feel this emotion without trying to change it - the chest, throat, stomach
• Normalise the experience - “This is what grief does, I am actually not alone in feeling this.”
• Let the feelings move - Imagine them moving through you like your breath or like waves, not attacking you but just passing through.

If today feels heavy, please be gentle with yourself this is grief doing what grief does 🦋🤍

Day 1 of 5 - Loss & Grief SupportGrief can often feel uncomfortable to talk about, especially at this time of year when ...
17/12/2025

Day 1 of 5 - Loss & Grief Support

Grief can often feel uncomfortable to talk about, especially at this time of year when there’s an unspoken pressure to feel happy.
So over the next five days, I will be sharing a post each day to gently explore how grief and participation in life can exist alongside each other.

What I’d like to offer today is this that
no matter where you are in your grief process, you don’t have to move through this festive time wearing armour or pushing through with gritted teeth, even though that’s often what we feel we should do.

It’s okay to find what feels true for your grief.
And while it can often be hard to accept, it’s also okay to let your community and the wider world move at their own pace, while you honour yours.

If anything here resonates today, know that you are not alone in this 🦋

Address

Merryboys Cottage
Selby
ME37TJ

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+447941851657

Website

https://www.bacp.co.uk/therapists/407356/diane-jones/cliffe-rochester

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