Well Being Hive

05/03/2026

Does your child get overwhelmed? ⚡️⁠
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Balloon breathing is a simple & easy grounding exercise for all ages AND this can be used when kids feel overwhelmed, anxious, angry, or need a quick calm-down reset 🎈⁠
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Here’s how it works:⁠
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1. Balloon Breathing (1 minute or less)⁠
Put hands on belly⁠
Breathe in through the nose like inflating a balloon (count to 4)⁠
Breathe out through the mouth like letting the air out (count to 5)⁠
Repeat 3–4 times⁠
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💡 It’s good to practice this in calm moments too, even have a balloon at hand to help make it feel fun. With practice this is a easy tool to utilise at home, school or anywhere. ⁠
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We have practitioners who specialise in child therapy. If you have been considering therapy for your child get in touch, we offer a free 50 min consultation to chat through how we can help.

03/03/2026

💡Disclaimer: Although this quote is often attributed to Albert Einstein, there’s no clear evidence he actually said it — but its message still resonates deeply.

💭 We live in a world of extraordinary diversity. Different minds. Different strengths. Different ways of learning, feeling, creating, and contributing. Imagine a bird, a monkey, a penguin, a fish, a seal, and a dog all asked to take the same exam: climb a tree. Some would soar. Some would struggle. Some would be set up to fail before they even begin.

Growth doesn’t come from forcing ourselves to climb someone else’s tree. It comes from discovering where we thrive — and learning to value that. 🙌🏼

We offer guidance to both neurodivergent individuals, parents or families who may be trying to figure out what, where and how to embrace a new way of learning.

Get in touch for you free 1:1 consultation with our leading practitioners.

26/02/2026

🧠🥦 It’s Healthy Lifestyle Month 🥦🧠⁠

What we eat doesn’t just fuel our bodies — it shapes our mood, focus, energy, and emotional wellbeing. Our brains need regular nourishment to function at their best, and things like steady blood sugar, hydration, and key nutrients all play a role in how we think and feel.⁠

A healthy lifestyle isn’t about perfection or restriction. It’s about kind, consistent choices:⁠

✨ eating regularly⁠
✨ choosing foods that support energy and mood⁠
✨ noticing how food makes you feel⁠

Small shifts can make a big difference to mental health — because caring for your mind starts with caring for your body 💛⁠

MindBodyConnection

24/02/2026

💭 Every single woman will relate to this at some point in their lives... you are not alone. ⁠
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💡 These simple check in’s can help you highlight where there is space for healing, growth & empowerment. ⁠
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Whether you are feeling a bit low, or you are struggling with brain fog and need reassurance, we are able to provide you with practical advice to help you get through this period. ♥️⁠
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21/02/2026

Morning! Just here to say a quick hello & reintroduction from us both... 👋🏼⁠
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We founded The Well Being Hive (Cornwall) is a welcoming psychotherapy, counselling & wellbeing practice based in Truro that helps people pause, connect & flourish. ⁠
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Founded by experienced therapists Lesley Greenway (UKCP) and Emma Varco (MBACP), our work blends psychological support with a holistic focus on self-awareness, self-care and even nutrition’s role in mental health. ⁠
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Our diverse team of practitioners offer personalised support for anxiety, neurodiversity, womens Health, depression, child therapy and more — all rooted in creating safe space for growth and wellbeing. ⁠
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💌 Get in touch if you don’t know where to start when trying to find the right therapist. We offer a 1-1 Free Consulation to ensure we match you with the right practitioner.⁠
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12/02/2026

Ever wondered why life feels harder than it seems for others?⁠

It might not be you — it might be how your brain works 🧠✨⁠
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💡 Curious about neurodiversity or ADHD in adults? Learn what it is, what it isn’t, and how therapy can support you or your child at Well Being Hive.⁠
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Read Neurodiversity 101 in our Journal. 🔗 Link in bio. ⁠
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10/02/2026

High-functioning ADHD is looking put-together on the outside while your brain has 47 tabs open on the inside.

Not lazy. Not broken. Just wired differently.

Others may view you as:

Successful at school or work
Responsible, reliable, “the organized one”
Quiet, thoughtful, not hyper
Good at problem-solving and helping others
Calm or even perfectionistic

But underneath it can feel like:

Constant mental noise
Needing intense effort to do “simple” tasks
Putting things off because starting feels overwhelming
Feeling burned out despite “not doing that much”
The list goes on...

If you relate, here at the Well Being Hive, our practitioners can help you understand how your ADHD shows up & show you tools to prevent & reset overwhelm. This will build up your self-trust also life stops feeling like constant firefighting.

23/01/2026

A hello from one of our leading practitioners & Well Being Hive Founder, Emma Varco. ⁠
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Emma is a fully qualified and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with over 17 years of experience in the field. ⁠
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Emma’s extensive background includes work in both the NHS and charitable sectors, offering compassionate care and crisis support to those in need. 💛⁠
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Emma works with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues and Family Issues
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👉🏼 ⁠We offer FREE 1-1 consultations to help you take the best possible steps into your mental health journey. ⁠

Both online and In person
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Simply get in touch. 📞💌⁠
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12/09/2025

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Due to high demand, my in-person home-ed groups now focus exclusively on GCSE maths! If you’re aged 12–18 and planning to take GCSE maths within the next 2–3 years, these groups are perfect for you.

My first group is nearly full, but I’ve created a waiting list and will start a second GCSE group if there’s enough interest.

12/09/2025

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21/07/2025

Success in Simplicity

When we think of success, it often looks like more; more doing, more stuff, more schedules.

But what if true wellbeing, for us and our children, lives in less?

There’s a quiet kind of joy in simplicity:

Unstructured mornings
Picnics in the garden
Walks without a destination
A day without a plan

🌿 As July winds down, take a moment to strip back the noise.

Model what spaciousness feels like. Let your children see that life doesn’t always have to be fast, loud, or full.

✨ There’s deep wonder in the ordinary, if we slow down enough to notice it.

18/07/2025

📚 Feeling the stretch of the school holidays? You’re not alone.

We’ve gathered some of our most-loved Journal entries to gently support you through the coming weeks, whether you’re navigating overwhelm, looking for small moments of calm, or just need a quiet reminder that you matter too. 🌿⁠

✨ From self-kindness to simple rituals for peace, these pieces are here to help you reconnect with yourself.

🌀 Link in bio to explore the full Journal.