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14/08/2025

👨‍🎓This morning many young people will be celebrating their results and some may be feeling less happy with their results.
Academic success is one measure of who you are as an individual. That needs celebrating for sure, these results don't come easy.

🫶Not everyone comes into this process at the same point. Many will have experienced a toxic school environment, had personal challenges out of their control or had to contend with a learning disability.
The personal results from these challenges are not scored but you and your support network will know how amazing you are.
Seeing you combat fear of travelling on public transport, trusting a new group of peers to be friendly, working to deadlines or having to retake Maths and English even though it remains challenging.

Well done EVERYONE for what YOU have achieved ✨

If your results are affecting your mental health please seek support.
My inbox is open.

12/08/2025

🔋How's your Social Battery?
This can be a helpful way to reflect on how energised or depleted you might be feeling after particular events.

🔌Did seeing that friend energise you? Did that large group event depleat you?
Checking in with yourself after socialising can help you to know yourself better and prepare or repair better in the future.

🍪If having some time alone before, or baking cookies with your favourite podcast on helps you to feel energised then you will be more in control of your social battery.

✨Regulating your nervous system, tuning into your body's sensations, working with setting boundaries, self compassion and effective communication all help you to build healthy responses to stress.

🗣️👂In counselling we explore this together to work out how YOUR battery is best looked after.

🗓️📲Why not book a 4 week block with me to work together and discover how you can maintain your energy levels.

🌐www.seesomeonecounselling.co.uk for prices and referral form.
✍️Or pop me a message.

13/07/2025

Therapy block sessions can be a great way to maintain mental health and wellbeing.
These block sessions offer young people a discounted price to afford a space to talk through a current issue or to check-in with how they're doing on a regular basis.
These blocks can be repeated ( many clients do ) but the commitment is short term which can allow you time to take breaks and return when and if you feel it would benefit your wellbeing to do so.
Just pop me a message for more details with no commitment to attend.

16/06/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8MYR-Zw81U
Dan Hughes talks about his PACE model of working with children and teens who are challenging to connect with at times and push adults' boundaries to the point where things get out of control.

This model works from 4 key elements: Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy. In this interview, there are many great examples of times we all can relate to as parents and carers of young people.

I use this model within my counselling practice, as a youth worker, as a parent, as well as in relationships generally. It's also part of my self-care when I am being hard on myself.

P.A.C.E. stands for playfulness, acceptance, curiosity, and empathy. It was developed by Dan Hughes, PhD and we are lucky enough to have him join us for this...

26/05/2025

Anyone else watching this 4 part series? I'm half way through.
It is offering a positive into how therapy can be life changing for anyone.
Different people in therapy with different styles of therapists.

If therapy feels like the total unknown for you or you're as fascinated by therapy as I am, it's really worth a watch.

My inbox is always open for free consultations if you feel drawn to being a client and 'changing your mind' as the show title suggests.

I work with adults, teens and children online or in person from my garden cabin in Trowbridge.

Matt and Emma Willis take us inside the treatment rooms of leading therapists as they help breast cancer survivor Sarah tackle her feelings of guilt and Ben make sense of his ADHD diagnosis.

17/04/2025

Apologies to anyone who has sent an email and not received a response.
My Gmail replies were not being delivered into people's inbox and ending up in spam folders.
I have created a new email address linked to my domain name from my website hosting account so hopefully all replies will find their way back to me.
Test emails welcomed and of course enquiries for counselling, please use
amanda@seesomeonecounselling.co.uk
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11/04/2025

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beating-exam-stress-a-workshop-for-parents-tickets-1277855132099?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
It's that time of year when children are building up to Exams. The money raised from the course will go to a local counselling charity. Focus Counselling
Please share with anyone you feel could benefit.

Join us for a workshop on Mon 28th April with tried & tested tips to help parents alleviate exam stress for their kids! Led by Cally Smart

03/04/2025

Have you ever thought about 'The Rules' you learnt growing up?
Not all of the rules were said to us explicitly but as children navigate how to maintain connection, stay safe and feel a sense of belonging they need to work out 'The Rules'.
The family rules, the adults who feed and care for us rules, the systems such as schools and faith rules, the friendships we make rules, the peer group rules and so on.
Therapy can give a safe space to explore these 'rules' and how they are perhaps holding us back from finding our own way to live as authentically and in service of our true self.
If you would like to make time to explore yours together send me a message or you can make a referral via the website at www.seesomeonecounselling.co.uk
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31/03/2025

Fire Pits create a vibe, talking becomes easier and so does being quiet watching the flames.
If you have a teen who would benefit from talk therapy and loves a fire then maybe this could be the answer to giving them a safe space to offload and talk about their worries.
www.seesomeonecounselling.co.uk for more details.

20/03/2025

🤜 Gareth Southgate lecturer on males growing up in today's world. Worth a listen, he made so many great points.

Former England football manager Sir Gareth Southgate reflects on his personal journey as a leader and the importance of belief and resilience.

19/03/2025

Bristol University Research Team is looking for people aged between 14 - 19 who use Tic Toc or Instagram and have struggled with their mental health.
There is a £25 shopping voucher as a thank you.
Under 16's will need parental permission.
Interviews are via a Zoom call.
email foryou-study@bristol.ac.uk if you are interested

12/03/2025

https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1393688

You can find me on Psychology Today along with many other wonderful counsellors.
So many to choose from if you need an approved therapist, check out this site.

Amanda Wiffen, Counsellor, Trowbridge, BA14, 01225 435189, Experienced counsellor, qualified to work with children to adults. From neurotypical to neurodivergent, I have years of experience within these specialism. This experience enables me to see the person beyond the labels to offer a space of ac...