Caithness Counselling Services Ltd

01/03/2026

Unexpected visitors for breakfast today to mark the beginning of our spring month. Rare to see one hang about for an extended period of time but I was lucky enough to have 2 🐿️😍

The healing and therapeutic benefits of nature and animals - best therapy ever.

08/12/2025

Monday mornings musings …. 🤷‍♀️🤣🤣

14/11/2025

🎉 Party Bingo Alert! 🎉

Organised and run by the fabulous NRS Engineering Apprentices in support of CMHSG.

Come along, have some fun and support mental health in your community! 💙✨

09/11/2025

Remembering all those who fought for our freedom, may their sacrifice never be forgotten. In loving memory of my grandad 💜

29/09/2025

Anyone else just after the simple pleasures in life? Appreciating a morning cuppa in the late September sunshine with my bestie, before the craziness of the day kicks in 🥰

19/09/2025

My dad would have been in his element today 💜

Very happy to share that today marked the first session of our new working partnership with Alzheimer's Scotland - Caithness . We are trialling a Thurso men’s support group focussed on one hour of activities.

The small group is carefully selected and is an invitation only session. Day one was a huge success with scrabble, darts and pool enjoyed by all those who attended after their cuppa and biscuit.

Stepping Stones presents a perfect setting - central, quiet and contained.

This was a personal project for me after seeing how a men’s group at Couthie Corner supported my dad and how much he looked forward to it.

It is hoped that this can be extended in time to include other groups for a much needed local support. Many thanks to Isobel Stevenson, the local Alzheimer’s Scotland Adviser, for making it happen. Super proud moment for me today 🥰 - though I need to dust off the subtraction from 501 🎯😂

15/09/2025

Monday motivations……

A few years back after another unwelcome hospital stay and long recovery, I had to make some dietary changes . As a result of those efforts I’m very happy to say that I have almost halved my body fat content - it’s probably a wee bit on the low side tbh. ☺️

So how was it done? No strange diets, no drugs, no punishing regimes - just walking and a low fat diet (mostly 😉).

Society has become obsessed with looking external for answers and resources, most of the resources we often need to look after our health and wellbeing need to come from internal sources - resilience, motivation and a belief system that says I CAN.

Those that know my professional work know that I can’t isn’t allowed in my room 😂 . Very rarely is it that we can’t - it’s that we choose not to. Choice is ok, necessary, it sets healthy boundaries - but don’t hide behind it unless it is accurate.

Self belief and determination are 2 necessary pieces of the health puzzle - and both are free! Please push back against the avalanche of messages out there that external is the answer. It’s part of it yes, but it’s the much smaller part . Like the archway in the cliffs - dwarfed in size but isn’t it the most stunning part? It provides the gateway to a glimpse of what else is out there. Go find it 🥰

20/08/2025

Had to stand a few feet in front so I didn’t look so tiny in my flats 🤣🤣

🌟 Board Spotlight – Meet the Team! 🌟

At Caithness Mental Health Support Group, we are proud to be guided by a dedicated Board of Directors who share a passion for supporting mental health and wellbeing in our community. 💚

📸 In this photo:
➡️ Front – Elaine Cameron (Chairperson)
➡️ Left to Right (back row) – Matthew Reiss, Ian McElroy, Angus McInnes and Craig Edwards.

Together, they bring a wealth of experience, insight and commitment to ensuring CMHSG continues to grow, thrive and provide vital support through The Haven and Stepping Stones.👏

29/07/2025

08/06/2025

Been very quiet on here in recent months. Been preparing and then completing a huge physical and mental challenge - The West Highland Way! Completed last weekend and been reflecting on what the achievement means to me.

Being asked to go along was a turning point in a very very difficult year for me last year. I’m always banging on about focus 😄 This became mine to help me adjust to the new normal in my life and cope with grief and loss.

The true majestic beauty of our countryside - the rawness and power of nature and how it heals us . It was breathtaking - even when lashing rain and blowing a hoolie 😅

All 97 miles up and down and roond aboot! It was tough 🥵, there were dips but determination never waivered. The only person who doubted me was myself, that old gremlin of self doubt many of us carry around in life.

I learned to reconnect with the healing of nature; to disconnect from the pace and intensity of modern life and taking it at a slower pace; keep moving even in tiny steps with plenty of stops; the emotional challenge of significant life transitions needs treated with self care and kindness. Finally the importance of experiencing the moments in time that really touch your soul - something I carry forward with me as I rebalance my life and focus on the things that matter most.