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My name is Lisa Waker, I am a counsellor who is passionate about helping and supporting others. I he I

27/11/2025

𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕣𝕠𝕕𝕦𝕔𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝔹𝕣𝕠𝕟𝕝𝕖𝕚𝕘𝕙 ℍ𝕠𝕦𝕤𝕖 🙌✨️😍

I can finally announce that my practice will be moving to this beautiful space from the 12th of January ✨️

It's all happened very quickly, BUT when something feels right, it's right 😘

The space is just perfect, and I know that my current clients will love all the added benefits of being here, having time before and after session to process a little before heading back into their day to day life 🥰

🏡 Why is Bronleigh House the right place?

The space is more than a clinic, it's a health and well-being center offering a spectrum of services from physical therapies, holistic treatments, beauty and aesthetics, classes such as Pilates, Reformer Pilates and Yoga.

For clients, this means ease and flexibility as you can combine counselling with other wellness activities. There is even the cutest coffee shop to enjoy your favourite drink and a meal before or after (I can highly recommend the tuna melt 😋) you could even prebook so it's all ready for after your session.

BUT importantly, my therapy room is in a quiet, private corner of Bronleigh House - giving you peace, privacy, and calm. There is also easy access, parking, as well as the all-important toilet 😘 IYKYK

Finally, I can't thank enough for not only the introduction to Bronleigh but also guiding me ✨️ and for her generosity and time making this perfect 🥰 as well as her team who have been so welcoming 🙌

I genuinely can't wait to be part of this amazing venue and team 🥰

I will still be offering online sessions for those that want to work with me but can't get to Bronleigh House 💻

I look forward to seeing you in this new space ✨️

Xx Lisa xx

25/11/2025

𝔸𝕡𝕡𝕣𝕖𝕔𝕚𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 ℙ𝕠𝕤𝕥 🙌✨️❤️

Sometimes you don't know the importance of a new soul on your path 🤔

There was something about Deb that I felt drawn to, I can't really explain it! Was it the universe drawing us together?? Im not sure, but what's unfolded since our meeting in June feels nothing short of magical ✨️

What I have gained from our one to one sessions isn't just about the mind body connection but it's also the generosity that Deb shows in holding that space for me 🙌 to explore how I'm feeling, letting go of what's not helping and reconnecting to my soul purpose ✨️

BUT more than that are the conversations that we have that I truly value AND one of those conversations led me to Bronleigh House 🥰 which then led to our house search changing, which then led us to find our forever home 🏡 magical 😘✨️

I am forever grateful that our paths crossed 🙌❤️ and can't quite believe we'll be neighbours in the New Year 🎉

💫 Do you believe in the stars aligning?
✨️ Do you feel deeply connected to someone you've only known briefly?

I believe 😘✨️💫

We never know the value sometimes of the connections we make 💖

Photo 2 is the pure joy I feel after seeing this beautiful human 💗

29/10/2025

𝔸𝕣𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕦𝕘𝕘𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕠 𝕝𝕠𝕤𝕖 𝕨𝕖𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥 𝕚𝕟 𝕞𝕚𝕕-𝕝𝕚𝕗𝕖?? 𝕋𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕔𝕠𝕦𝕝𝕕 𝕓𝕖 𝕨𝕙𝕪 ....

You’re not imagining it — midlife can feel like a perfect storm:
stress is higher, sleep is harder, and your body isn’t responding the way it used to. 💥

Here’s why 👇

💭 1. Stress hormones change your body chemistry
When cortisol (the stress hormone) stays high, your body holds onto fat — especially around your middle.
It also increases cravings for quick energy: sugar, carbs, caffeine, wine.
This isn’t a lack of willpower — it’s your biology trying to cope.

😴 2. Poor sleep throws off hunger & fullness signals
Less sleep = more ghrelin (hunger hormone) + less leptin (satiety hormone).
That means you feel hungrier, crave more, and struggle to feel full.

🔥 3. The cycle feeds itself
Stress keeps you up.
Lack of sleep raises stress.
Both push your body toward fat storage and exhaustion.

💚 4. The solution isn’t just diet — it’s nervous system care.
Try this instead of another “fix-it” plan:

🌙 Prioritize wind-down time — dim lights, no screens 30 mins before bed.

🧘‍♀️ Practice daily stress resets — breathing, journaling, walks, yoga.

💪 Move for energy, not punishment.

🥦 Nourish yourself — balanced meals stabilize blood sugar and mood.

✨ Your body isn’t betraying you — it’s protecting you.
Lower your stress, honour your rest, and your metabolism will follow. ❤️

xx Lisa xx

25/10/2025

ℝ𝕖𝕗𝕝𝕖𝕔𝕥 & ℝ𝕖𝕤𝕖𝕥 🙏💕

It feels like forever since I posted BUT for good reason! There are major changes happening which I'm super excited about but it's been a very busy 6 weeks!! Our house is officially on the market 🙌

Today was all about focusing on self care and listening to my body 🙌✨️ although it started last night with the most blissful evening at HQ with a soundbath while suspended in a silk cocoon, I can't even describe how relaxed I was 🧘‍♀️

It's also my grandads birthday today, a reminder of how much he is missed BUT he was everywhere today and I felt deeply connected to him 🌈 walking in the rain remembering beautiful memories of him 💖

It's important to make time to sit in your stuff especially the uncomfortable, we can't bypass it because it will show up in other ways 😌

Sending you strength if you are struggling ✨️ remember to look for the rainbows 🌈 xx

23/09/2025

𝕀𝕤 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕗𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕕 𝕠𝕣 𝕗𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕝𝕪 𝕞𝕖𝕞𝕓𝕖𝕣 𝕚𝕟 𝕒 𝕥𝕠𝕩𝕚𝕔 𝕣𝕖𝕝𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕤𝕙𝕚𝕡? 🤔😔

Here's how you maybe able to help? Leave the judgement, they don't need it and if anything it could potentially make them shut down and distance themselves.

Instead be there, as hard as it may be, you could be the only shining light that they see ✨

Check in, ask them how they are doing and listen.

Life is hard enough, kindness and compassion will help.

If you would like to know how I support those that are or have been in toxic relationships then take a look at my bio for more information 💻

xx Lisa xx

17/09/2025

𝔾𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕗 - 𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕠𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕞𝕒𝕪 𝕟𝕠𝕥 𝕤𝕖𝕖 😔

No one tells you how heavy grief can feel, when the world expects you to move on!

They don't realise that the laughter that they may have heard from you one day can be followed by a day of guilt the next because it looks like you've forgotten them!

Suddenly hit by a memory that means you struggle to catch your breath, the reality hits that you aren't going to see them again 😢

Grief isn't always loud sobs of crying, it's the silence that hits, it's the empty chair, it's the unused coffee cup, it's the weight of carrying the love that you can no longer share, it's keeping it all together so that others don't feel uncomfortable.

It's the exhaustion of pretending everything is OK!

The anger that no one warned you about.

What part of your own grief story have you had to keep hidden?

If you are impacted by grief I am sending you so much love and strength.

xx Lisa xx

05/08/2025

ℂ𝕠𝕦𝕝𝕕 𝕚𝕥 𝕓𝕖 𝕤𝕠 𝕤𝕚𝕞𝕡𝕝𝕖? 🤔

This is a question that I would NEVER have considered asking a client 5 years ago!

"Could your mental health be impacted by your hormones?"

What I know now, not just because of my own lived experience but also by the many women that I have worked with, is that hormones have a major impact on how we feel mentally and physically.

It is now one of the leading questions that I ask all women regardless of age! I have worked with teens who have suddenly had an onset of anxiety, which would appear to have come from nowhere, BUT on reflection coincides with their menstrual cycle! This is not just about us middle aged ladies but also about educating our daughters to 🥰

My advice is to keep a track of your cycle, notice any changes, especially mood, and remember you're never too young to be impacted by hormones 😘

I hope this helps? Share with your fellow sisters 💌

xx Lisa xx

05/08/2025

ℂ𝕠𝕦𝕝𝕕 𝕚𝕥 𝕓𝕖 𝕤𝕠 𝕤𝕚𝕞𝕡𝕝𝕖?? 🤔

This is a question that I would NEVER have considered asking a client 5 years ago!

"Could your mental health be impacted by your hormones?"

What I know now, not just because of my own lived experience but also by the many women that I have worked with, is that hormones have a major impact on how we feel mentally and physically.

It is now one of the leading questions that I ask all women regardless of age! I have worked with teens who have suddenly had an onset of anxiety, which would appear to have come from nowhere, BUT on reflection coincides with their menstrual cycle! This is not just about us middle aged ladies but also about educating our daughters to 🥰

My advice is to keep a track of your cycle, notice any changes, especially mood and remember you're never too young to be impacted by hormones 😘

I hope this helps? Share with your fellow sister's ❤️

Xx Lisa xx

20/06/2025

𝕎𝕆𝕎 𝕎𝕆𝕎 𝕎𝕆𝕎 ✨️

I can't even begin to express how special this was 🥰

From start to finish the was beyond kind and patient ✨️ it wasn't just a reformer pilates session it was a connection with mind, body and soul 🙏

It's so important that we take this time out for ourselves, I already feel lighter and more energised ✨️

Make yourself a priority ☺️ I know easier said than done sometimes but even 10 minutes focused on your own needs will make a difference 😘

I can't wait to practice what I've been taught and can't wait to go back to this special beautiful space with an amazing teacher ✨️

13/06/2025

𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔸𝕗𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕙 𝕠𝕗 𝔼𝕩𝕒𝕞 𝕊𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕠𝕟!! 😮‍💨✨

I've received a few messages from worried parents about their child's mental health and the pressure of exams 😞 It can be such a worrying time!

🌤️ After the Exams: What Our Children Need Most Now Isn’t a Result — It’s Reassurance

As exam season winds down, you might expect a sigh of relief from our children. And for some, yes—it’s a time to exhale. But for many others, the quiet after the storm can feel uncertain, even heavy.

Now that the exams are done, here’s what our children might be carrying:

😰Anxiety about results: “What if I failed?”

😢Comparison with peers: “Everyone else did better than me.”

😮‍💨Emotional exhaustion: “I don’t even know how to feel right now.”

🤷A sense of anti-climax: “Was all that pressure even worth it?”

Even when exams are over, the impact often lingers. This is a crucial time for us, as parents and carers, to tune in closely—not to results, but to our children’s emotional wellbeing.

What does support look like now?

Give them space to rest without expectation. Recovery matters.

🥳Celebrate the effort, not the outcome. Try saying:

“You showed up, you tried your best, and that’s enough.”

Avoid overanalysing the exams. What's done is done—ruminating only feeds anxiety.

Resist the urge to compare. Every child’s journey is their own.

Reaffirm their worth. Remind them they are loved, valued, and whole, regardless of what the envelope says when results arrive.

They don’t need pressure now. They need presence.

They may feel overwhelmed right now and processing it can bring about all the emotions that they have stored while trying to get through this stressful time.

Let’s remind our children that they are more than grades—and always have been.

🌿 Rest is not laziness. It’s healing. And our children have earned it 🥰

xx Lisa xx

09/06/2025

𝕀 ℕ𝔼𝔼𝔻 𝕐𝕆𝕌 ℍ𝔼𝕃ℙ 🙏💙

You may or may not know that I am one of the counsellors for an amazing charity 💙

They provide support for those that have been impacted by Trauma and Grief 😔 the care and compassion that they show to others while navigating their own loss is nothing short of inspiring ✨️

THIS IS WHERE I NEED YOU 🙏

Jessfest, a festival to celebrate Jesse' birthday is being held on Saturday 21st of June at the Penygraig Rugby Ground 🏉 this event is not only an event to celebrate Jesse but also to raise money so that this charity can continue to help provide counselling support, group sessions and events to help those impacted by Grief and Trauma.

It would be amazing if you could come along and support while also having an amazing time BUT even if you can't make it why not buy a ticket knowing that your money goes to helping someone who may not be able to pay for counselling or support?

If you can make it then you won't be disappointed, if it's anything like last year it was a day filled with love and laughter 💙

To buy tickets head over to their insta page 🙌

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