Heal 2 Thrive Counselling & Therapies

10/09/2025

“ Here’s to giving less energy to the s**t that doesn’t matter, and more to the s**t that does. 💚”

It amazes me how easily I can get swept up in the busyness of life. The endless tasks, the daily worries, and all the things that feel so urgent in the moment but, in truth, don’t matter all that much.

And yet, life has shaken me awake more than once. When people I love have been ill, or when life has thrown challenges my way, I’ve been reminded so clearly of what really matters. Not the small stresses, not the to-do list — but the simple, profound gift of being safe, and of the people I love being healthy and well.

Still, even after those reminders, I notice how quickly I can slip back into the noise of the unimportant. And maybe that’s part of being human — our brains are wired to worry, to focus on the next thing. So instead of judging myself for it, I’m learning to meet it with compassion, and gently guide myself back.

It feels like a gentle practice of returning, again and again, to what really matters. To love, to health, to presence. Everything else can wait.

Thank you to for saying it so well.

Does this resonate with you today?

HealingJourney

05/09/2025

Beautiful souls will find you

Lately I have been reminded that connection doesn’t come from chasing but from being. When we soften into our truth and stay open, the right hearts naturally recognise us.

It’s not about fixing or forcing — it’s about trusting that your light is enough, just as it is.

So keep shining in your own genuine way. The ones meant for you will always find their way to you.

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05/09/2025

Beautiful souls will find you

Lately I have been reminded that connection doesn’t come from chasing but from being. When we soften into our truth and stay open, the right hearts naturally recognise us.

It’s not about fixing or forcing — it’s about trusting that your light is enough, just as it is.

So keep shining in your own genuine way. The ones meant for you will always find their way to you.

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02/09/2025

❤️7 years of paw prints on my heart
❤️ 7 years of companionship
❤️7 years of cuddles, joy & adventures
❤️7 years of unconditional love.

And in those 7 years, you’ve taught me :
To live in the moment,
To get excited about simple things,
That walking in any weather is medicine for the soul, even if it does include a squirrel chase 🐿️
That every hello is sacred & wholehearted as if we haven’t seen each other for years when it’s only been an hour.
That rest is as important as play,
That loyalty and love need no words,
and that sometimes the best medicine is a cuddle and quiet company.

Happy 7th Birthday, Charlie 💛💙
My best boy, my joy, my teacher.

01/09/2025

September invites us to pause. The seasons shift, the light changes, and we’re reminded that it’s never too late in the year to reset and realign.

Even small moments of reflection can help us close out the year with more calm and clarity. Journalling, walking in nature, or simply asking “What do I want the rest of this year to feel like?” can be powerful.

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24/08/2025

✨ 15 Years Today ✨

15 years ago today we lost our dad. My mum lost her husband. My niece and nephews lost their grandad. I remember feeling grief not only for myself, but for each of them — carrying the weight of all our heartbreak.

I didn’t think we could possibly carry on without him. I couldn’t imagine our family without him. My mind still takes me back to that day — the shock, the ache, the way life seemed to stop.

And yet… somehow, we do survive grief. Not because it stops hurting, but because love teaches us how to carry it differently. The pain changes shape over time, but the bond never goes away.

This post isn’t written for sympathy — it’s written as a light for anyone walking through loss. To say: I know how impossible it feels, and yet here I am, 15 years on. You will survive this too.

Grief becomes part of our story — woven into who we are. It changes the way we love, the way we notice life, the way we hold each other. It softens and reshapes, but it never disappears, because it’s born from love that never ends. Alongside the sorrow, resilience grows, and the love that loss cannot take away becomes a quiet strength we carry forward.

💜 Forever loved, forever missed, Dad. This one’s for you.

13/08/2025

Love this, always be authentically you ❤️

The sparkle we radiate comes from our inner light, not the sequins we wear; they speak nothing about the ‘real self’.
Always show up as you, be it made up to the nines or au natural, the you that you are is beyond time and form 🩷
BTW, today (and most days) I am ALL about flip flop life 🦋
Love & light Sam, Serenify Holistic Wellbeing

30/03/2025

26/03/2025

Some creative counselling and peer to peer supervision in the sunshine with
Using the inside out characters to show that it really is ok to feel all the feels. Even emotions that we see as negative can have a positive, driving effect in certain situations.

08/10/2024

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11/09/2024

Beware of “ Destination happiness “ the idea that happiness is just around the corner once a certain goal has been reached.

Sometimes we believe that by achieving certain milestones—such as career success, financial stability, or personal relationships—we will achieve lasting happiness, only to find that when we achieve these things we still do not feel happy.

Happiness is not a final destination but rather a personal journey that involves finding joy and fulfillment in everyday experiences and the present moment.

While it’s natural to set goals and aspire to improve one’s circumstances, true happiness often comes from appreciating the process and cultivating a positive mindset rather than solely focusing on future achievements. Stay present, look for moments of happiness every day ❤️🙏

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12/08/2024