Healing, Havening & Counselling with Colleen

Healing, Havening & Counselling with Colleen I am a caring, empathic, thoughtful human, with lots of experience of working with adults, children and families.

I help clients to transform their lives with Counselling & Havening, I hold a peaceful, healing space, working creatively with children I have always worked in a caring capacity with children and adults, helping them to help themselves. Two years ago I trained in a revoluntutionary new modality called Havening Techniques, it is truly amazing at shifting stress, triggers, traumas and moving you into a state of healing and growth. "Feel supported, energized, and ready for change! I'm your empathic Counsellor and Havening Practitioner, committed to removing the impact of trauma, guiding you to a revitalised self."

Wishing you all peace, joy and ease for a beautiful weekend full of whatever you need 😍 ❤️
21/11/2025

Wishing you all peace, joy and ease for a beautiful weekend full of whatever you need 😍 ❤️

21/11/2025

Would you like to join a monthly Carers Support Group? Reply whether you would prefer online of face to face in Wiltshire UK SN16

International Children’s Day inclusion for every child is this year’s theme.Inclusion isn’t a theme it’s a responsibilit...
20/11/2025

International Children’s Day inclusion for every child is this year’s theme.
Inclusion isn’t a theme it’s a responsibility
Today we celebrate children across the world their joy, their resilience, their boundless potential.
But celebration means little if we are not also willing to face the truth: we are still failing too many children when it comes to inclusion.
Inclusion is more than a policy. It’s the promise that every child, regardless of circumstance, deserves safety, dignity, opportunity, and belonging.
Where are we falling short?
In schools, children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities continue to face long waits for assessment, limited support, and classrooms not designed for their learning.
In poverty, millions of children are excluded simply because their families cannot meet basic needs making education, enrichment, and even childhood itself a luxury.
In war and displacement, children lose not only homes and safety, but also stability, identity, and the chance to grow without fear.
In nutrition, too many children go to school hungry or without healthy nutritional content, affecting their health, behaviour, and ability to learn a silent barrier to inclusion rarely spoken about.
But inclusion is not an unattainable dream. It is built through small, consistent acts and collective commitment.
💛 So what more can we do?
Advocate for school environments that embrace diverse learning needs not as burdens, but as human differences.
Support policies and organisations that fight child poverty and food insecurity.
Use our voices to stand with children affected by conflict and displacement.
Teach empathy, kindness, and acceptance not just to children, but within our communities.
Listen to young people. They know far more about exclusion than we often realise.
On this International Children’s Day, may we move beyond awareness and into action.
Because every child deserves a world that includes them not just in principle, but in practice.
Inclusion begins with us.

Read that again and consider who might you inspire, can you add anything else to these qualities?
19/11/2025

Read that again and consider who might you inspire, can you add anything else to these qualities?

19/11/2025

How often have you heard the Universe, God, Spirit or the Devine has your back? Whatever your belief system it helps to believe that you have you have a loving force supporting you.
Sometimes life feels unpredictable, and our minds jump straight to worst case scenarios.
This is where a belief in God, the Universe, Spirit, the Divine or your choice of faith can hold so much emotional power.
When you trust there’s a loving force supporting you, you give yourself permission to breathe.
You stop carrying everything alone.
You make room for hope, perspective, and possibility, the three things the nervous system loves.
You don’t need to have perfect faith. Just the idea that you’re being guided can create a sense of grounding, safety, and calm. Let me know your thoughts ®️ 💯

18/11/2025

Once a month appointments available for Carers. Caring for a child with additional or complex needs can be deeply rewarding but incredibly exhausting. Many of the families I work with spend so much time meeting everyone else’s needs that they rarely have space for their own.
That’s why I offer monthly sessions designed specifically for parents and carers who give so much of themselves every single day.
In our time together, you’ll find:
A calm space to pause, breathe, and be heard
A compassionate listening ear that understands the emotional load you carry
Practical guidance for navigating the challenges that come with caring
Emotional support to help you rebuild your strength and confidence
A place without judgement, where you don’t have to be “the strong one”. A space that is led by you and your needs.
My role is to walk alongside you, helping you process what’s heavy, celebrate what’s working, and find steadier ground in between. You deserve support too. 💛
If you feel you could benefit from a monthly check-in, I’d love to work with you.
Drop me a message anytime for a chat ®️ #

17th of November 17 days into Movember! Have you had that difficult conversation yet? Why not start it today
17/11/2025

17th of November 17 days into Movember! Have you had that difficult conversation yet? Why not start it today

17/11/2025

I see deep transformation happening, sounds grand doesn’t it, but it is scary, different, uncomfortable, sad as things fall away, lots of people are hurting and in pain. So if it feels to hard do just one thing, seek support, call a friend take one step forward to support yourself.
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Tolerance isn’t about agreeing with everyone, it’s about choosing understanding over judgement, curiosity over assumptio...
16/11/2025

Tolerance isn’t about agreeing with everyone, it’s about choosing understanding over judgement, curiosity over assumption and compassion over reaction.

In a world where differences can sometimes feel overwhelming, practising tolerance can protect our mental wellbeing and help us build healthier and kinder connections.

Listen to understand, not to respond and try to recognise your own triggers and take a pause before reacting or commenting.

By making small, intentional changes we can all create safer emotional spaces for ourselves and those around us.

Tolerance is a skill and like any skill, it grows with practice.

Visit my website to download my guide to tolerance :

https://www.colleensmith.org/resources-1/?sort=addedTimeDesc&limit=12

This year, the International Day for Tolerance falls on Sunday 16 November 2025…a reminder of how acceptance and underst...
16/11/2025

This year, the International Day for Tolerance falls on Sunday 16 November 2025…a reminder of how acceptance and understanding are for our collective wellbeing.

In a time when social media can be full of negativity, misunderstandings and conflict choosing tolerance is an act of strength. It helps reduce stress, improves our relationships and builds a more compassionate community for us all.

Observe the day by being aware of the role you play in every conversation you have. Notice your tone, the words you use and your level of patience and openness.

Try to approach each interaction either ‘on line’ or face to face with positivity and understanding. When there is negativity take a pause, reflect and choose a kinder response.

You can download my new guide which has been created to offer thoughtful insight into tolerance, what it is, why it matters, and how it can be nurtured through understanding, self-compassion, and mindful care. Visit my website:

https://www.colleensmith.org/resources-1/

Intolerance can creep into our lives quietly in the comments we read, the posts we share or the conversations we have wh...
15/11/2025

Intolerance can creep into our lives quietly in the comments we read, the posts we share or the conversations we have when emotions run high. It affects not only other people but our own peace of mind too.

Here are a few simple ways to reduce intolerance day-to-day:

*Pause before reacting and respond with compassion and not impulse.

*Notice unkind comments and gently remind yourself they’re not true.

*Listen even when someone’s view is different to yours.

*Choose kindness in your comments and conversations.

Small changes create a more understanding world…starting with us.

Social media can be a wonderful place for connection, but it can also expose us to intolerance, judgement and hateful co...
15/11/2025

Social media can be a wonderful place for connection, but it can also expose us to intolerance, judgement and hateful comments that can cause anxiety & effect our mental wellbeing

If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by negativity online, remember you can protect your wellbeing:

*Try to limit you time on the social media platforms that may make you feel anxious or drained.

*Check your feed and unfollow accounts that trigger anxiety and stress.

*Avoid engaging with hateful messages. Remember that silence is a powerful way to set your boundary.

*View content that uplifts you and supports your wellbeing.

*You can delete any unkind comments made on your own social media page and don’t be afraid to report hurtful or abusive messages to the social media platform, moderator or page admin.

We all need a digital space that feels safe. If you need guidance please reach out to me:

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