Sherwin Psychological Therapies

17/10/2025

What most people don’t realise is that all the ‘strategies’ for anxiety actually lead to holding on to the feeling.

They keep you in ‘fight’ mode… telling your brain the feeling isn’t safe. You need to fight it!

Anxiety can be terrifying but it’s not dangerous.

Learning to accept the feeling, not being scared of it, understanding its purpose and not judging yourself reassures the nervous system that anxiety isnt a threat.

It’s uncomfortable, but it won’t stay.
It’s temporary.
This too shall pass….

15/10/2025

⭐️Client Testimonial ⭐️

Lovely words from a long-term client of mine.
This client has worked with me using an integrative therapeutic approach, which has been a blend of person-centred counselling, solution focussed brief therapy tools, trauma work and ACT.

No matter what therapeutic technique/modality- the primary importance is always the therapeutic relationship.

15/10/2025

Ever wondered what real therapy feels like…

14/10/2025

When you read, do you hear your own voice in your head?

Subvocalization, or silent speech, is the internal speech typically made when reading; it provides the sound of the word as it is read.
This is a natural process when reading, and it helps the mind to access meanings to comprehend and remember what is read, potentially reducing cognitive load.

I’m intrigued how many people experience this.

13/10/2025

Paid opportunity for qualified CYP Counsellors based in Stoke on Trent.
Inbox me for more details

13/10/2025

So many clients I see are feeling burnt out.
In a world where anything is possible, it can feel like you have to do everything.
FOMO, social media and peer pressure is often leading to my clients not feeling ‘good enough’, feeling like a ‘failure’ and also beating themselves up for not having the perfect lifestyle or opportunities that they perceive others to have.

This is your daily reminder to be kind your yourself and to be kind to your mind. Use your energy wisely, what is important for you today?

Don’t try to do everything, it’s the impossible task. Choose one thing and do it well.

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11/10/2025

10/10/2025

World Mental Health Day 2025

A day to highlight the importance of looking after our mental health.
We all have ‘mental health’, whether it is good mental health is the question?

The same as physical health, good mental health requires attention in order to keep it in good shape.

There are many ways to look after our mental health within day to day activities. Managing stress, eating well, socialising, having purpose, keeping active, building in down time and also talking about it! Let’s reduce the stigma and keep the mental health conversations going….

But if your mental health needs some attention, talking therapy from a professional can be the first step in working in your mental and emotional wellbeing.

08/10/2025

Did you know I offer couples therapy?

Couples therapy offers a structured, supportive space for partners to work through challenges, strengthen their relationship, and improve mutual understanding.

07/10/2025

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Adult counselling reviews
Take a look below at some lovely reviews from my adult clients below.
If you needed any reassurance about working with me, this says it all!

I always feel honoured and privileged to work with my clients. It’s lovely to read their positive experiences and outcomes 🥰

Note: all clients gave consent for me to share.