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The Empathic Therapist

Person-Centred therapist in Stirling, offering in-person and online counselling across the UK and Europe.

Providing compassionate, professional support for all of life’s challenges.

20/11/2025

I took part in my first ever podcast earlier this year with my best friend, .
We visited , close to where we live, to talk about grief and how Donna’s poetry can help.
The hospice is special to me, as it’s where my mum spent her final weeks.

For anyone who has experience of hospices, you’ll know how wonderful they are, and how incredible the people who work in them can be.
It was a privilege to be back there, speaking openly about death and grief — something we could all do a little more of.

If you’d like to listen to the episode, you can find it on the podcast platforms mentioned on the last photo.
It was such a lovely experience — what could be better than a heartfelt chat with my best friend, and the wonderful Ailsa and Katy? 💛😊

I hope it brings you some comfort if you are grieving.

Affirmation of the day: "I allow myself to speak openly about what hurts, trusting that honesty brings connection and healing."

17/11/2025

Messages of Grace Angel Cards are part of my therapy toolkit.

Their gentle and reassuring words are perfect if you’re in need of some spiritual guidance. I love them. Thank you, , for creating them, you wonderful soul 🙏🏻💛

Affirmation of the day:
"I welcome guidance with an open and trusting heart."

16/11/2025

I was surrounded by Christmas decorations and shoppers while running an errand yesterday.

I stayed focused, blocking out the noise and the sights, completely unprepared for the Christmas rush.

As I passed the hordes of people, I found myself wondering what was going through their minds. Were they feeling festive and excited?

Or were there heavier thoughts — expectations, grief, loneliness?

At face value, we never really know what’s happening in someone else’s inner world. A smile and cheery banter can easily disguise the truth of their mental health.

Christmas can be a happy and joyous holiday, but it can also highlight what feels missing in our lives.

If you think someone may be struggling in the lead-up to Christmas, talk to them, support them, let them know you’re there 💛

Affirmation of the day:
"I move through this season with softness toward myself and others."

13/11/2025

When we think of being kind, it’s usually with others in mind — sharing our gratitude, doing good deeds, letting people know they are loved.

But do we extend that same kindness to ourselves? We can be harsh with our words; that inner critic creeps in, whispering unkind thoughts designed to keep us down.

So today, while you’re showing kindness to others, remember to offer some to yourself as well. A little self-love and compassion go a long way.

Be kind.

Affirmation:
“I am worthy of the same kindness, compassion, and love that I freely give to others.”

13/11/2025

I’m sorry for being so quiet lately… life has been busy, and I hunkered down for a bit.

But I wanted to say hi to all of my new followers!

I thought this was a good time to introduce myself (again).

I’m Lynn. I live in Stirling, Scotland, with my family and our black Cockapoo.

I’ve had a varied career before becoming a counsellor — alternative therapist, magazine editor, project manager… even a Redcoat at Butlins!

After meeting my husband while working overseas, I returned home after 20 years of living away.

I hadn’t paid much attention to therapy until I needed it myself. When my mum died eight years ago, counselling during that time truly saved me.

That experience showed me what I wanted to do with my life, and so I began training to become a counsellor.

I love my work — it gives me so much joy to hold space for clients as they explore and make sense of their experiences.

My therapy toolkit is always expanding, offering inner child work, manifesting and affirmations, inner critic sessions, and using oracle cards.

If you’d like to find out more about my work, please check out my website (the link is in my bio).
And feel free to DM me if you have any questions.

Thanks for reading,
Lynn x

Affirmation of the day:
"I am grateful for the journey that brought me here, and for the connections that continue to grow along the way."

16/10/2025

I was gifted this beautiful angel by my mother-in-law last week.
I was overcome by emotion and cried. Afterwards, I tried to work out why.

It was an unexpected gift, and I was so touched by it.
It took me back to when I was emptying my mum’s house after her funeral.
In a drawer, wrapped up, was an angel Christmas decoration — one I had never seen before.
It was there, waiting to be discovered.

I smiled at the memory, always amazed at how the human brain works.

The new angel now sits in my office, sharing space with my various card decks — part of my therapy toolkit.

Love and light 💛

Affirmation of the day:
“I am grateful for the kindness of others.”

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day, and a gentle reminder that it’s okay not to be okay. Reaching out and talking takes courage — but it can make such a difference.

There have been times in my life when things have felt really dark, when I’ve struggled to find hope, and wondered if life would ever feel bright again.

If you’ve ever felt like that too, you’re not alone. It can be so hard to hold on in those moments, but things can change, even if it doesn’t feel that way right now.

Counselling helped me so much — when I needed it most. It offered me space to talk, I was heard, and I felt no shame in sharing my darkest thoughts. It could help you start finding your way forward, one step at a time.

Affirmation of the day:
“I am worthy. I am enough. I forgive myself.”

03/10/2025

WORLD SMILE DAY

This morning I smiled when I saw that Storm Amy hadn’t hit yet. I don’t own waterproofs and wasn’t keen on getting soaked while walking my dog, Kylo (note to self: buy some!).

Some days, smiling doesn’t come easily. My thoughts can run dark, and that’s when I turn to something light or funny to lift me up.

On my walk, I smiled at everyone I passed. Some smiled back, some didn’t. We never know what’s going on in someone else’s mind, but maybe that small smile lifted them too.

What makes you smile?

Affirmation of the day:
"I am grateful for the simple pleasures that bring a smile to my face."

Picture of Kylo doing something I imagine makes him smile—stealing socks!

01/10/2025

I was gifted this beautiful necklace by By Rebecca Jewellery, inspired by Donna Ashworth’s poem Yellow. I’m sure we all have some fellow ‘yellows’ in our lives who would love this too 💛💛 Thank you, Donna—love you!!

30/09/2025

It was wonderful to spend the evening at Donna Ashworth's first theatre tour for her beautiful new book, Joy Chose You. To see 750 people completely captivated by her words and powerful meditation filled me with pride 💛

Affirmation of the day:
“I am grateful for my wonderful friends and the happiness they bring me.”

26/09/2025

The training sessions that Cruse Scotland provide are so informative, and worth it.

26/09/2025

So grateful for this wonderful feedback from a recently concluded client!

Counselling can bring challenging moments, but holding a client’s space and witnessing their growth is such a privilege for me.

With this client, I drew on my therapy toolkit, including positive affirmations and inner critic work.

Thank you, Lynn 💛

Affirmation of the day:
"Today is a good day."

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