SafeSpace Counselling

11/12/2025

🎄 A Christmas Offer for Those Who Need Help the Most

This time of year can feel beautiful for some and unbearably heavy for others. Childline expects thousands of children to reach out over Christmas. Many adults struggle too with Seasonal Affective Disorder, loneliness, grief, loss, and the pressure of doing it all while pretending everything is fine.

If this season feels tougher than usual, I want you to know one thing. You’re not alone. And support shouldn’t be out of reach simply because life gets expensive in December.

So here’s the good news.
To help people who need support urgently and to ease the financial load, I’m offering something I’ve never offered before.

You’ll still receive your free 15 minute clarity call.

And if we’re a good fit and you choose to continue, you can have up to six full counselling sessions at half the normal price.

That’s 50 percent off, no catches, no hidden costs, and no pressure.

This support is here for you.
This offer runs until 24 December.

If you need someone to talk to, someone who listens with empathy, patience and zero judgement

👉 DM the word Pause and I’ll get you booked in.
You don’t have to carry everything on your own. Not this Christmas, not ever.



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10/12/2025

"Some people have almost nothing yet still shine. Not because life is easy for them but because hope refuses to leave their doorway."

10/12/2025

“The Door’s Open”

Sometimes the hardest part of getting support is simply knowing where to begin.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or lost in the noise of everyday life, my door is open.

A gentle chat, a little clarity, a moment to breathe.

DM the word Pause if you’d like your free 15-minute clarity call.

This echoes Alan Watts’ reminder that “You’re under no obligation to be the same person you were five minutes ago.”
And that first five minutes often starts with a simple conversation.



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10/12/2025

"Gratitude is not found in what we own. It’s found in the way we see the world."

10/12/2025

Thought of the Week

A Gentle Reflection as We Approach Christmas
This week has stopped me in my tracks a few times.

Working with so many different people through SafeSpace Counselling opens my eyes to the reality of what others face around the world, and honestly, it’s humbling in ways I struggle to put into words.

Yes, we all know countries who have lived through war and devastation, but recently I’ve been looking more closely at how people live in places like Colombia and the Philippines.

Not out of curiosity but out of a simple question that kept tugging at me: how can I help, even a little, when my resources are limited?
That question led me to a young man on YouTube called Andres On Earth. He travels through Colombia showing the true day to day lives of families who have almost nothing.

Many of them have never owned a real bed. Some sleep on what we might describe as a worn out dog bed, threadbare and decades old. And then you watch him bring them a proper bed, clean, safe, solid.

You see children bursting with joy over something most of us never think twice about. It hits you. Hard. Because that one small act changes everything for them.

And then there is the Philippines. Another beautiful country filled with people who somehow hold onto joy despite having so little. But the darker side is real too. Young girls treated as “brides for a day” for only a few dollars so their families can eat. It breaks something inside you to even imagine it. No child anywhere should have their value reduced to that.

Meanwhile, we live in a world where billionaires and millionaires exist in numbers we’ve never seen before. I don’t say that to blame them because many do incredible charitable work quietly and consistently. But it does make you pause. How can so much wealth sit alongside so much suffering.

And yet, the thing I keep coming back to is this
People living in the harshest conditions show a resilience and gratitude that could teach all of us something powerful. They carry joy with almost nothing. They hold community where we often hold convenience. They smile with empty pockets. We complain with full cupboards.

As Christmas approaches, maybe the invitation is simple.
Slow down. Look around. Notice what you have. And remember that somewhere across the world a family is celebrating a new mattress like it’s the greatest gift on Earth.
There’s something beautiful in that.
And something worth learning.

If today finds you feeling overwhelmed, lonely, grateful, or anything in between, you’re welcome here. You’re not on your own.



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10/12/2025

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09/12/2025

09/12/2025

“Teens do not need a perfect parent. They need a present one.”

09/12/2025

Hey there… if Christmas feels a bit heavy for you, this message is for you.

You don’t have to be a Christmas enthusiast.
You don’t have to plaster on a smile for every picture.
You don’t have to fake excitement if your heart feels heavy or your mind is racing.

A lot of teens feel isolated during this season.
It’s not because there’s something wrong with you; it’s just that everything around you seems to amplify:
expectations
comparisons
family issues
financial stress
friend drama
the pressure to appear happy

It can be overwhelming. And feeling this way doesn’t make you weak.

Maybe you shut your door because you don’t want to burden anyone.
Maybe you scroll through your phone because it’s easier than having a conversation.
Maybe you tell everyone you’re okay, even when you can’t quite put into words what’s happening inside.

Here’s the reality:
You matter more than you think.
You’re allowed to feel whatever you’re feeling.
And you don’t have to go through this alone.

Eckhart Tolle reminds us that the present moment is a safe haven.
Alan Watts would say that life becomes lighter when you stop resisting your feelings and start acknowledging them.
And if Rowan Atkinson has taught us anything, it’s that awkward people are still incredibly lovable.

Take a deep breath.
Set your phone aside for just ten seconds.
Stretch out your shoulders.
Drink a glass of water.
Share with one person that you’re having a tough time. It doesn’t make you a burden; it makes you courageous.

You are not falling behind. You are not broken. You are not invisible.
You’re simply human. And humans can feel overwhelmed.

I’m here for you if you need someone to talk to.
Just DM the word PAUSE anytime.



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09/12/2025

“Loneliness grows loudest when everyone else seems happy. Speak anyway.”

09/12/2025

The Silent Weight Teens Carry At Christmas

As Christmas approaches, many teens find themselves grappling with a pressure that's hard to put into words. The world tells us this should be a magical time, but deep down, their hearts are saying something else.

Some are measuring themselves against the perfect lives they see online.
Some feel isolated, even when surrounded by family.
Some worry they’re letting someone down.
Some are just plain tired of pretending everything is okay.

And parents, we know your hearts are often pulled in different directions. You want to create a joyful season, but you can’t shake the feeling that something isn’t quite right. You sense a shift, but when they shut their door, you hesitate to intrude.

This message is for both of you.

Teens, remember: you are not too much or too little. You’re not falling behind. You’re not invisible.
Parents, you’re not failing. Your steady presence means more than any gift, sparkle, or perfect plan.

As Alan Watts wisely pointed out, life becomes burdensome when we try to control what should simply be acknowledged. And Eckhart Tolle reminds us that our true power lies in this very moment—not in the anxious thoughts swirling in our heads or the seasonal pressures.

So take a deep breath together.
Ask one genuine question today.
Share a moment of simple presence.
Connection flourishes from the little everyday truths, not from grand gestures.

You both possess more strength than you realize. And neither of you has to navigate this season alone.

Need support?
DM the word PAUSE for a free 15-minute clarity call.
SafeSpace is here.



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