Heather Rees Counselling

Heather Rees Counselling Qualified counsellor supporting adults affected by trauma, anxiety, and overwhelm. Free initial chat available – message me to find out more.

I offer a safe, confidential space where you can talk openly, at your own pace.

Art has a unique way of expressing what words sometimes can’t. On this World Art Day, take a moment to create, reflect, ...
15/04/2026

Art has a unique way of expressing what words sometimes can’t. On this World Art Day, take a moment to create, reflect, or simply appreciate something that moves you.

Whether it’s painting, music, writing, or doodling in a notebook, art can be a powerful tool for processing emotions and supporting mental wellbeing.

You don’t need to be “good” at art for it to be meaningful—just willing to show up and express.

This is something I hear often - and it keeps so many people stuck.Seeking support isn't weakness. It's self-awareness.Y...
14/04/2026

This is something I hear often - and it keeps so many people stuck.

Seeking support isn't weakness. It's self-awareness.

You deserve support just as much as anyone else.

If you've been thinking about counselling but unsure where to start, I'm here to answer any questions - no pressure.

Ever feel like holding everything together for everyone else... but quietly struggling yourself?Counselling offers a spa...
13/04/2026

Ever feel like holding everything together for everyone else... but quietly struggling yourself?

Counselling offers a space where you can speak freely, feel heard, and start making sense of things at your own pace.

If this resonates, you're welcome to reach out for a chat.

Hi, I’m Heather, a qualified counsellor offering a safe, supportive space to explore whatever’s on your mind—at your pac...
11/04/2026

Hi, I’m Heather, a qualified counsellor offering a safe, supportive space to explore whatever’s on your mind—at your pace.

I work with adults experiencing:
• Trauma and past experiences
• Anxiety and overthinking
• Feeling overwhelmed or stuck

You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out.

I offer a free initial chat so you can ask questions and see if it feels right for you.

Feel free to message me anytime.

Many mid-life women experience overwhelming mental health symptoms, so it unsurprising that the age group with the highe...
09/04/2026

Many mid-life women experience overwhelming mental health symptoms, so it unsurprising that the age group with the highest su***de rate among women is 50-54.

If you are finding mid-life overwhelming, you're struggling to cope, or you're feeling lost and not quite 'you', help is out there.

It's ok to reach out and I'm here for you if you feel the time is right.

Current availability on Thursdays and Fridays, in-person or online

www.heatherreescounselling.co.uk

For me, spring is all about new beginnings and fresh possibilities. The days are lighter and longer, plants are beginnin...
21/03/2026

For me, spring is all about new beginnings and fresh possibilities. The days are lighter and longer, plants are beginning to bud and bloom, nature is waking up.

We all need a helping hand to grow, from time to time. Maybe spring is reawakening something in you that you'd like to explore?

I'm here for you if you are ready to reset, restore and resolve.

www.heatherreescounselling.co.uk







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Mother's Day can be a beautiful celebration of gratitude for some, a reminder of absence or loss for others. Not all mot...
15/03/2026

Mother's Day can be a beautiful celebration of gratitude for some, a reminder of absence or loss for others.
Not all mothers are made equal, and you might be feeling a disconnect between the commercialisation of this special day, and your own experiences with your mother, as a parent, or even childlessness.
Everywhere you turn, cards, flowers and chocolates are being thrust in your face, yet you don't feel you want to celebrate a mother who abused or neglected you; your mother is no longer alive; you feel you have not been the parent you would have liked to have been to your own children... Or you are childless.
A day like today can feel like a painful reminder or leave you with feelings of isolation while the rest of the world celebrates a happy family.
Know this: not all mothers are made equal, but you are important. You matter.





You're not feeling yourself. You can't quite put your finger on it, but you've always managed in the past...In mid-life,...
13/03/2026

You're not feeling yourself. You can't quite put your finger on it, but you've always managed in the past...
In mid-life, we are so used to 'just getting on with it', that when things become too much, it's hard to know where to turn.
In reality, there are some many changes and transitions that a mid-life woman might be going through, it's not surprising that things become less manageable: you feel adrift, you have difficulty maintaining your equilibrium, you begin to lose sight of your own identity.
You may have been a wife, mother and daughter, but now these roles are shifting.
The children need you less, your relationship has fallen into familiar patterns without you knowing how you got there, and your parents need you more. where are YOU in all of this?
It's ok to reach out if you can't make sense of what is going on for you. If 'just getting on with it' isn't an option anymore, I'm available and ready to listen.
















You might be here because something doesn’t feel quite right anymore.Perhaps you’re feeling more anxious than you used t...
12/03/2026

You might be here because something doesn’t feel quite right anymore.

Perhaps you’re feeling more anxious than you used to.
Or emotionally drained.
Or like you’ve been holding everything together for a long time — and it’s starting to take its toll.

Many people I work with are in midlife and say things like:
“I don’t recognise myself anymore.”
“I should be coping better by now.”
“I don’t know why this feels so hard.”

These experiences are more common than you might think, especially during periods of change such as menopause, relationship shifts, loss, or ongoing stress.

Counselling can offer a calm, confidential space to talk things through — without judgement, pressure, or needing to have everything worked out first.

If this resonates, you can read more about how I work on my website.
You’re very welcome to get in touch when it feels right for you.

I am routinely in awe of the women I see in my therapy space, particularly those who are survivors of domestic or sexual...
08/03/2026

I am routinely in awe of the women I see in my therapy space, particularly those who are survivors of domestic or sexual violence.
Life can be hard enough for a woman - work, parenting, menopause, caring for elderly parents - but throw in additional trauma, and simply functioning can be the biggest challenge of every day.
To see women harness their superpower of inner strength and carry on day in day out is inspiring to me.
For any woman who is struggling, there is hope...
You are more resilient than you know.
You are entitled to feel empowerment.
You can choose to reach out.

As it's World Book Day, I thought I would share a recent book find. A compassionate exploration of the impact of trauma ...
05/03/2026

As it's World Book Day, I thought I would share a recent book find.

A compassionate exploration of the impact of trauma on the brain, with neuroscience and psychology explained in simple terms, this book also has helpful graphics that might help make sense of what's going physically with the trauma response.

If you would like to offer any book recommendations, please feel free to comment.

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