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Welcome to Piece by Peace Counselling. I am a fully qualified therapeutic Counsellor here to listen and support you with any issues that you feel you have.

My specialist areas are bereavement, loss, anxiety and depression, substance misuse and trauma. Piece by Peace Counselling is my own private practice which is located in Solihull, West Midlands. I am a fully qualified therapeutic counsellor who offers face to face, online and telephone counselling. I combine learnt skills and tools from different counselling approaches which in turn will help you

to explore and express your thoughts and emotions with the hope of creating a better understanding of self. Over the years I have worked with a wide range of many different issues. My specialist areas
include substance misuse and addictions, bereavement and loss, long term illness, palliative care, anxiety, depression and trauma.

24/07/2025

Today is Samaritans Awareness Day - also known as day.

A reminder that you don’t have to go through anything alone. 💙

The Samaritans are there to listen - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year - no matter what you’re facing.

💬 You don’t need to be in crisis.
💬 You don’t need the “right” words.
💬 You just need to reach out.

Call 116 123 (UK & Ireland – free, confidential, always open)

And if you’ve ever supported someone just by being there, listening without trying to fix - thank you. That kind of presence saves lives too.

Let’s keep breaking the silence around mental health and remind each other: Talking helps, being heard heals. 💚

21/07/2025

Today is Global Hug Your Kids Day 🤗

A beautiful reminder that touch, closeness, and comfort are not spoiling - they’re essential.

From the moment a baby is born, many parents feel the pressure:

❌ “Don’t hold them too much.”
❌ “They need to self-soothe.”
❌ “You’ll make a rod for your own back.”

But here’s the truth:

💚 Your arms are the safest place your child can be.
💚 Hugging, holding, and co-regulating are not indulgent, they’re developmentally supportive.
💚 Children thrive on connection, not separation.

Research shows that physical affection helps:
💙 Regulate the nervous system
💙 Build secure attachment
💙 Support emotional development
💙 Reduce stress and anxiety (for both child and parent)

So today, if it feels right for you, hug your child a little longer.

Rock them, hold them, sit close. It’s not weakness, it’s love in action.

And if parenting feels heavy or confusing right now, you are not alone. Therapy can be a safe space to explore your own experience - without judgment. 💚💙

12/07/2025

National Simplicity Day is a gentle reminder that less can truly be more, especially when life feels overwhelming. 💙

In a world that celebrates hustle, noise, and doing more… simplicity invites us to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what really matters.

Here are 5 simple ways to honour simplicity today:

🚫 Take a slow walk without your phone.
🧼 Clear one small space - a drawer, your desk, your mind.
❌ Say “no” to something that drains you.
🧘🏻‍♀️ Breathe deeply for one minute with your hand on your heart.

Do one thing today just for joy, no goal, no pressure.

Simplicity isn’t about living without - it’s about living with intention.

Let today be a moment to come back to yourself. 💚💙

07/07/2025

It’s Alcohol Awareness Week, a chance to pause, reflect, and have honest conversations about our relationship with alcohol. 🍷

Alcohol is a part of many people’s lives, socially, culturally, and sometimes, as a way to cope. But it’s also okay to question that relationship, especially if it no longer feels supportive to your wellbeing.

Here are a few gentle signs it may be time to reflect:

💚Using alcohol to manage stress, anxiety, or emotions
💚Drinking more often or more heavily than intended
💚Feeling low, foggy, or anxious after drinking
💚Noticing strained relationships or disrupted routines
💚Wondering: “Would I feel better if I cut back - even a little?”

Take a look at these questions and give yourself some time to really think about the answers.

Are you actually craving the alcohol, or are you craving the feelings that alcohol gives you?

Have you noticed specific behaviours when you drink, is there a certain time when you need or want a drink?

Who are you drinking with, are there individuals who are a big influence on your drinking? What impact does drinking have on you?

Do you find that you are putting yourself in more high risk situations?

💙 There’s no shame in exploring your relationship with alcohol. Therapy can offer a safe, compassionate space to do just that - without pressure, labels, or judgment.
Awareness is the first step. Support is the next.

06/07/2025

Happy International Kissing Day! 💋

Kissing isn’t just an expression of love, it’s also surprisingly good for your mental and physical health.

Did you know, that kissing can also:

💚 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 - Kissing lowers cortisol levels and boosts feel-good chemicals like oxytocin and dopamine.
💙 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - It strengthens emotional bonds and helps us feel close and safe with others.
💚 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐝 - Just a few moments of affectionate contact can elevate your emotional state.
💙 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 - Studies show kissing may even help your body build resistance to illness.
💚 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 - Physical touch can soothe anxiety and help regulate your emotions.

It’s not just about romance, kisses from a loved one, a child, or even your pet can offer comfort, warmth, and belonging.

If today feels tender or lonely, that’s okay too.
Affection can be expressed in many ways, and self-compassion is one of them. You are worthy of love, in all its forms.

03/07/2025

Today is National Bereaved Parents Day. 💚

This day is devoted to recognising the profound grief, courage, and love of parents who have experienced the loss of a child. We honour your journey - the memories, the struggles, and the resilience that continues to shine through your pain.

If you’re a bereaved parent, please know you are not alone. Your loss matters, your feelings are valid, and your story deserves to be heard with understanding and compassion.

A gentle reminder:

💙 It’s okay to grieve at your own pace.
💙Seek support when you need it, whether from a trusted friend, a support group, or professional counselling.
💙Remember that your love continues to live on in the memories of your child.

Today, we hold space for your loss and your enduring love. Your courage is a testament to the deep bond you shared.

Charities that can help support you:

www.achildofmine.org.uk
www.sands.org.uk
www.sayinggoodbye.org
www.tommys.org
www.slowgroup.co.uk

27/06/2025

Today is a day to raise awareness of a silent struggle that many carry: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). 💙

PTSD can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It is not a sign of weakness - it’s the brain’s natural response to overwhelming stress that hasn’t had a safe place to heal.

💭 Signs of PTSD can include:

• Flashbacks or intrusive memories
• Nightmares and disturbed sleep
• Avoidance of reminders of the trauma
• Emotional numbness or detachment
• Irritability, anxiety, or hypervigilance

🧠 Trauma affects the nervous system. It can keep the body stuck in a constant state of alert, long after the danger has passed. But healing is possible. 🙏

💚 Integrative counselling offers a compassionate, person-centred approach, supporting clients at their own pace, gently working with the mind and body to process trauma safely and restore a sense of calm, trust, and control.

❌ You don’t need to “get over it.”
💙 You deserve support that honours what you’ve been through and helps you reconnect with your strength.

💬 Today and every day, let’s raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind each other:

💚 You are not alone. Your story matters. Healing is possible. 💚

25/06/2025

Let your words be the doorway to healing! ✍️💙

Writing isn’t just for authors, it’s a powerful therapeutic tool. Journaling and expressive writing can help you explore emotions, process difficult experiences, and reconnect with your inner self.

💭 The benefits of therapeutic writing include:

✨Gaining clarity on your thoughts and feelings
✨Reducing stress and anxiety
✨Improving self-awareness and emotional regulation
✨Processing trauma and past experiences
✨Boosting creativity and personal insight

🧠 Neuroscience shows that putting your feelings into words can reduce activity in the amygdala (the brain’s fear centre) helping you feel calmer and more grounded.

📓 Ways to start your journaling practice:

✨ 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠:
Set a timer for 10–15 minutes. Write whatever comes to mind - no filter, no judgment.

✨ 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐬:
Try questions like:

• What am I feeling right now, and where do I feel it in my body?
• What do I need more of in my life right now?
• What am I holding onto that no longer serves me?

✨ 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠:
Write a letter you’ll never send, to yourself, to someone from your past, or even to your future self.

✨ 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠:
List 3 things you’re grateful for each day. It rewires the brain to notice the positive.
💬 Writing helps you hear yourself. It turns confusion into clarity, emotion into expression, and pain into purpose.

This National Writing Day, why not pick up a pen and begin the conversation with yourself? You might be surprised what’s ready to be heard. 🖋️💚💙

21/06/2025

Today is my Birthday! 🎈

Another year around the planet for me. Forever grateful, forever thankful. 💙🙏🏼💚

18/06/2025

On International Panic Day, let’s uncover the secret to dealing with anxiety & panic… 💚

🧠 Not to fear it, but to understand it.

Panic attacks can feel overwhelming, even frightening. Your heart may race, your chest may tighten, and your thoughts spiral. But you are not alone, and there are ways to ride the wave and gently ground yourself.

💡 Here are 5 simple steps to support yourself during an anxiety or panic attack:

1️⃣ 𝐀𝐜𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤.
Remind yourself: “This is uncomfortable, but it’s not dangerous. It will pass.”

2️⃣ 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡.
Breathe in through your nose for 4 counts, hold for 4, breathe out through your mouth for 6. Repeat slowly.

3️⃣ 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝.
Try the 5-4-3-2-1 method:

👁 5 things you can see

👂 4 things you can hear

🤲 3 things you can touch

👃 2 things you can smell

👅 1 thing you can taste

4️⃣ 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲.
Stretch your arms, walk around, shake out your hands. Physical movement can help discharge anxious energy.

5️⃣ 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟.
Say: “I am safe. I am doing my best. This will pass.”

✨ You are not your anxiety. You are not broken.

Panic is your body’s way of trying to protect you, it just needs help recalibrating.

Therapy can offer deeper tools, safe space, and personalised support to help reduce anxiety over time. You don’t have to go through this alone.

If you are struggling and would like a free consultation, then please drop me a DM. 💚💙

15/06/2025

Happy Fathers Day to my dad and to all of the hard working Dads, Grandads, Uncles and father figures. 💙💚

11/06/2025

💚 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 💚

Because being alone doesn’t always mean feeling lonely, and feeling lonely doesn’t always mean you’re alone.

Loneliness is a deeply human experience, yet it’s often surrounded by silence and stigma.

You might feel disconnected in a crowded room or crave deeper connection even when you’re surrounded by people. And so many of us can feel this.

From an integrative counselling perspective, we recognise that loneliness isn’t just a social issue, it’s an emotional and neurological one too.

🧠 What happens in the brain?

• Chronic loneliness can activate the brain’s stress response, increasing cortisol and impacting mood, sleep, and self-esteem.
• Over time, it can make us more sensitive to social threats, even when they’re not there, making it much harder to reach out.

💬 But connection heals. Whether it’s with a therapist, a trusted friend, or simply reconnecting with yourself through inner reflection, every small step counts.

You’re not weak for feeling lonely. You’re human, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

This week, let’s open the conversation. Let’s reach out, listen and remind one another:

💙 You are seen. You are valued. You are not alone.

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Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	10am - 7pm
Friday	10am - 8pm
Saturday	10am - 1pm

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http://www.piecebypeacecounselling.com/

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