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Start Of The Beginning Counselling and Clinical Hypnotherapy

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Start Of The Beginning Counselling and Clinical Hypnotherapy

I offer a safe supportive environment, where you can share your thoughts and feelings and learn new strategies to support your mental and physical wellbeing.

One to one therapy to help individuals explore their thoughts and feelings. Gaining a better understanding of self to move forward towards a happier healthier self. I am a qualified counsellor supervisor and Clinical hypnotherapist and a member of the BACP

19/01/2026

Discovery
Wonderful creative weekend discovering my 8 with a strong 9 wing 💕

17/01/2026

Who am I ?
Amazing Ennegram training this weekend with . The power of creativity will never stop surprising me.

28/12/2025

In a world that often demands conformity, the pressure to "blend in" can feel like a safety mechanism. However, true fulfillment and mental well-being are rarely found in the shadows of someone else’s expectations. Choosing to be "full of brightness" is not about forced positivity; it is a therapeutic practice of radical self-acceptance.
By honoring your authentic self, you reduce the internal friction caused by masking your true identity. This alignment acts as a beacon, not only illuminating your own path but also giving others the silent permission to do the same. In a world that can often feel dimmed by cynicism or fatigue, your unique light, your kindness, your creativity, and your truth can become a vital source of warmth and hope.
To deepen your journey toward authentic living and emotional resilience:
Practice self-compassion and cultivate mindfulness.
Remember that your brightness is not a burden to be dimmed; it is the very gift the world is waiting for.

23/12/2025

Several helplines will be open throughout the Christmas 2025 period, including Christmas Day, offering support for mental health, loneliness, and various crises in the UK.
Many of these services operate 24/7 providing
Mental Health & Emotional Support.

Samaritans: Available 24 hours a day, every day of the year, for anyone struggling to cope or needing a non-judgemental listening ear.
Call: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Beat
0808 801 0677 (England)
0808 801 0433 (Wales)
beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Offers information and advice on eating disorders, and runs a supportive online community. Also provides a directory of support services at HelpFinder.
Beat's helplines are open Monday to Friday,3pm to 8pm.

Shout: A free, confidential 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in crisis or needing immediate help.
Text: "SHOUT" to 85258

National Su***de Prevention Helpline UK: Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of su***de or self-harm (for those 18+).
Call: 0800 689 5652 (open 6pm to midnight daily)

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably): Provides a helpline and webchat from 5pm to midnight every day, for anyone who needs to talk.
Call: 0800 58 58 58

SANEline: A mental health helpline providing emotional support, open 4pm to 10pm every day.
Call: 0300 304 7000

Mind Infoline: Provides information and support on mental health issues. Note that the Infoline has specific closures over bank holidays, including Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2025.
Call: 0300 123 3393 (check the Mind website for festive opening hours)

The Compassionate Friends
0345 123 2304
tcf.org.uk
Provides support to bereaved families after the death of a child.
The Compassionate Friends helpline is open from 10am to 4pm, and 7pm to 10pm, every day of the year.

Cruse Bereavement Support
0808 808 1677
cruse.org.uk
Information and support after a bereavement.
The Cruse helpline is open Monday to Friday, from 9:30am. The closing time varies per day, from 5pm to 8pm. You can check Cruse's helplines page for more information about their opening hours.

LGBT Foundation
0345 3 30 30 30
Advice, support and information for people identifying as LGBTQ+.
The LGBT Foundation helpline is open on weekdays 9am to 9pm and weekends 10am to 5:30pm.

Men's Advice Line
0808 801 0327
www.mensadviceline.org.uk
Confidential advice and support for men who've experienced domestic violence and abuse by a current or ex-partner, or family member.
The Men's Advice Line is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm.

The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)
0808 801 0331
napac.org.uk
support@napac.org.uk
Supports adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse. Offers a helpline and email support.
The NAPAC helpline is open 10am to 9pm, Monday to Thursday. And 10am to 6pm on Fridays.

Support for Specific Groups & Other Issues
NHS 111: Call for urgent healthcare needs when it is not a 999 emergency. They operate 24/7, including Christmas Day, and can direct you to the right service.
Call: 111 (select the mental health option for urgent mental health support)
The Silver Line: Offers information, friendship, and advice for anyone aged over 55 who may feel lonely or isolated.
Call: 0800 4 70 80 90 (open 24/7)

National Domestic Abuse Helpline: Provides advice and support 24 hours a day.
Call: 0808 2000 247
nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Free 24-hour helpline for women who have experienced domestic abuse and violence, with all female advisors. Also offers a live chat and can help to find refuge accommodation. Run by the domestic violence charity Refuge.

NHS 111 (England)
111
18001 111 (text relay)
NHS 111 BSL service
111.nhs.uk
Non-emergency medical help and advice for people in England. If you call 111, select option 2 to access a 24/7 helpline offering urgent mental health support.

NHS 111 (Wales)
111
111.wales.nhs.uk
Non-emergency medical help and advice for people living in Wales. If you call 111, select option 2 to access a 24/7 helpline offering urgent mental health support.
NHS 111 is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

NSPCC Helpline / Childline: The NSPCC helpline is for anyone with concerns about a child's safety (0808 800 5000), while Childline is for children and young people under 19 (0800 1111). Both are open 24/7.

The Trussell Trust
0808 208 2138 (Help through Hardship helpline)
trusselltrust.org
Emergency food and support for people in need. Includes a searchable list of local foodbanks.
The Help through Hardship line is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. The helpline is closed on public holidays.

Tommy's
www.tommys.org
Information and support for people affected by stillbirth, miscarriage and premature birth.

National Debtline: Offers free, impartial debt advice.
Call: 0808 808 4000
In an immediate, life-threatening emergency, always call 999.

You matter ♥️

04/12/2025

Chritsmas tree festival & Fair at St Johns Church Birkdale Friday 5th December Lights switch on at 6pm and Saturday 6th December from 10am to 3pm. Come down and grab a drink and a mince pie. So many beautifully decorated christmas trees and an opprtunity to support fantatsic local charities including Southport SAMARITANS.
If you need support this christmas help is out there you can call samaritans on 116123 24/7

15/11/2025

Amazing day with some outstanding Creative Counsellors. Exploring somatic body through dance, creativity, music and metaphor.

02/11/2025

Holding space for everyone who has been affected by the horrifying attack yesterday. My heart is with the victims, the families, and all those who lived through what must have been a terrifying moment. To the first responders and individuals who stepped in with courage and care we thank you.
In moments like this, fear and anger are natural, but hatred wont heal us, it wont bring us safety or peace, only division and pain. We grieve together, care for each other and refuse to let violence turn us against each other.
Let's keep choosing compassion and remember the people behind the headlines.
Love is always stronger.

02/09/2025

I went for a short walk earlier this evening before the rain came. I noticed the smell of Autumn, the freshness of the air. It was delicious 💕
I was inspired by the colours of the season, the hue of the sky, and grateful for all the berries that laden the trees for my winged friends.🐦
I was actually so inspired and full of gratitude for my life and everything in it.
Sometimes I forget to be grateful 🙏
I wrote a few words and took a few photos and I wanted to share them with you. 💕

"When the Leaves Begin to Turn"

Take a breath.
Notice the air around you…
How it has grown a little cooler,
A little more honest perhaps.

The trees do not mourn their green when gold arrives.
They loosen it gently, like a hand unclasping another.
After a long and faithful walk,
Releasing memory from each other.

See how the sky, too, is changing.
Its shadows longer,
Its light is a little softer,
Teaching us that even endings can be tender.

And in the garden, a single rose still lingers,
Its blush is brave against the chill.
Reminding us that beauty can remain,
Even as the season asks for a release.

So perhaps autumn is not an ending, but a transition.
From green into ember,
From youth into wisdom,
The restless into the rooted.

And as you carry your own changes,
As you feel the weight of shifting days,
Remember the leaves, overhead and tall
How they blaze brightest, just before they fall.

01/09/2025

It's good to refresh and keep my knowledge and skill set up to date.

29/07/2025

We will never forget Alice, Bebe & Elsie
They will remain forever be in our hearts.

If you’d like to learn more or support the incredible work being done in their memory, here are the offical links

🩰Alice’s Wonder Dance – https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/alices-wonderdance-foundation

🐝 Bebe’s Hive – https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/bebeshiveuk

🦋 Elsie’s Story – https://www.justgiving.com/charity/elsiesstory

28/06/2025

Amazing evening at the Raven Inn. The food was fantastic as always. Counsellor self care at its best 💕raven.inn

06/03/2025

Fantastic training today with and Claire Archbold at Inside Out Therapies.
Such an important topic and given the atrocious guidance for schools vital that therapist have a good understanding, to work with compassion and support our young people and adults struggling with gender identity.
Great discussions and resources.

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Southport

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 3pm

Website

http://startofthebeginning.co.uk/

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