The Listening Tree

The Listening Tree We are an independent counselling service, working with children, their families and schools.

Happy Father’s Day
15/06/2025

Happy Father’s Day

07/06/2025

Today is international Tourette’s awareness day – 7th June – where we celebrate all the amazing people in our community. Please use this as your profile picture for the day 💚

Here at Tourettes Action we work hard every single day to support those with the condition and those around them to ensure they receive the practical support and social acceptance they need to help them live their lives to the full.

If you would like to support our work and help us to continue to support those with Tourette’s and their families, TEXT MISUNDERSTOOD to 70560 to donate £3.

Note: Texts costs the chosen donation amount plus one standard network rate message

📚 The Final Stretch – You're Nearly There! 💪Exams are almost over, and you’ve worked so hard to get to this point. Keep ...
03/06/2025

📚 The Final Stretch – You're Nearly There! 💪

Exams are almost over, and you’ve worked so hard to get to this point. Keep going—you're stronger than you think! Every question you answer, every challenge you face, brings you one step closer to the finish line.

✨ Believe in yourself, stay focused, and push through—you’ve got this! ✨

🌳 Growing Together: The Many Branches of Support 🌳At The Listening Tree, our logo represents strength, connection, and g...
01/06/2025

🌳 Growing Together: The Many Branches of Support 🌳

At The Listening Tree, our logo represents strength, connection, and growth—just like the support we provide across the community. Every branch reaches out to nurture and uplift those who need it most:

🍃 Children – Helping young minds navigate challenges and build resilience.
🌼 Families – Supporting parents and guardians through their journey of care.
🏫 Schools – Partnering with educational spaces to promote emotional well-being.
👩‍🏫 Teachers – Providing reflective supervision for those guiding the next generation.
🤝 Support Staff – Ensuring everyone in the school community feels valued and supported.

Just like a tree stands strong through all seasons, we are here to provide stability and growth for everyone we support. Together, we create a network of care, compassion, and empowerment.

💙 Thank you for being a part of our journey.

🍏 Supporting Wellbeing in Schools 🍏Teachers dedicate so much time to guiding, nurturing, and inspiring—but who supports ...
28/05/2025

🍏 Supporting Wellbeing in Schools 🍏

Teachers dedicate so much time to guiding, nurturing, and inspiring—but who supports them? At The Listening Tree, we believe that a school’s wellbeing includes both students and staff, and we’re here to provide the support that makes a difference.

✨ How We Help: 👦 Counselling for Children – Helping students navigate challenges like anxiety, SEND needs, academic pressures, and difficulties at home. 🪞 Reflective Supervision for Staff – A space for educators to explore their experiences, reduce stress, and strengthen resilience in a demanding role. 💙 Whole-School Wellbeing – Encouraging a positive, supportive environment for everyone in the school community.

🌱 Teachers, you support so many—let us support you, too. Your wellbeing matters just as much as your students’!

📚 Supporting Your Teen Through Exam Stress 💙Exams can be tough—not just for teens, but for parents too! While it’s natur...
26/05/2025

📚 Supporting Your Teen Through Exam Stress 💙

Exams can be tough—not just for teens, but for parents too! While it’s natural to want the best for them, the most important thing is providing a calm, encouraging environment where they can thrive.

✨ Ways to support your teen:
💬 Check in – Ask how they’re feeling, not just about the exams, but emotionally too.
🛌 Prioritise rest – Encourage a healthy sleep schedule—it’s key for focus and memory.
🍎 Fuel their body & brain – Nutritious meals and snacks help maintain energy and concentration.
📖 Help with revision planning – Support them in structuring their study time effectively.
🏃 Encourage breaks & movement – Physical activity reduces stress and refreshes the mind.
🧘 Teach relaxation techniques – Breathing exercises and mindfulness can calm exam nerves.
❤️ Remind them of their worth – Exams are important, but they don’t define who they are.

🌟 Your reassurance means more than you know. A little encouragement goes a long way!

🌿 Half-Term & Self-Care: Finding Balance During Exam Prep 🌿Half-term is here! While some of you may be diving into revis...
23/05/2025

🌿 Half-Term & Self-Care: Finding Balance During Exam Prep 🌿

Half-term is here! While some of you may be diving into revision, don’t forget that self-care is just as important as studying. Taking time to recharge will help you stay focused and ready for the weeks ahead!

✨ Ways to take care of yourself:
🛌 Rest well – Good sleep improves memory and concentration.
🚶 Take breaks – Step away from the books and get fresh air.
🍏 Eat nourishing foods – Fuel your brain with healthy snacks.
🏃‍♂️ Move your body – Stretch, walk, or do something active to relieve stress.
🧘‍♀️ Breathe & relax – Try deep breathing or mindfulness techniques to stay calm.
💬 Stay connected – Talk to friends, family, or someone who supports you.

📚 Remember: You are doing your best, and that is enough. Exams are important, but so is looking after yourself! Take time for YOU this half-term. 💙

🧘‍♂️ Feeling overwhelmed with exam stress? Try the 4-7-8 Breathing Technique! 🧘‍♀️Exams can bring pressure, but managing...
21/05/2025

🧘‍♂️ Feeling overwhelmed with exam stress? Try the 4-7-8 Breathing Technique! 🧘‍♀️

Exams can bring pressure, but managing stress is possible with simple breathing exercises. The 4-7-8 method is designed to calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and improve focus. Here’s how it works:

🌬 Inhale deeply through your nose for 4 seconds 😌 Hold your breath for 7 seconds 💨 Exhale slowly through your mouth for 8 seconds

Repeat this cycle 4 times, and feel the tension melt away.

✨ Why it helps: ✔ Slows your heart rate and relieves stress ✔ Helps improve focus and concentration ✔ Brings instant relaxation before exams

Breathe in. Hold. Breathe out. You’ve got this! 💪

📚 Try it before your next study session or exam!

🌱 Supporting Children Through School Challenges 🌱Every child deserves to thrive in school, but sometimes obstacles—wheth...
19/05/2025

🌱 Supporting Children Through School Challenges 🌱

Every child deserves to thrive in school, but sometimes obstacles—whether academic, emotional, or social—can make the journey difficult. At The Listening Tree, we provide compassionate therapeutic counselling to help children navigate:

🎒 School difficulties – Anxiety, bullying, academic struggles, and friendship challenges can impact a child's well-being. We're here to help them regain confidence and find their voice.

💡 Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) – Every child learns in their own way. Our tailored support helps children with SEND build skills and strategies to overcome barriers and embrace their strengths.

🏡 Difficulties at home – Family changes, loss, or conflict can deeply affect a child’s ability to focus and flourish. We offer a safe space for them to express, heal, and grow.

✨ Our counsellors create a warm, understanding environment where children feel heard, valued, and empowered. Together, we can help them thrive.

📞 Get in touch today to learn more about our support services for children and families. 💙
www.the-listeningtree.co.uk

💙 Mental Health Awareness Week 💙Your mental health matters every day, not just this week. Take a moment to check in with...
12/05/2025

💙 Mental Health Awareness Week 💙

Your mental health matters every day, not just this week. Take a moment to check in with yourself and those around you.
✨ Prioritise self-care ✨ Reach out for support ✨ Break the stigma

Good luck to you all
12/05/2025

Good luck to you all

Good luck to all those year 6s doing their SATs this week  🍀
12/05/2025

Good luck to all those year 6s doing their SATs this week 🍀

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Warrington

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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I am a qualified counsellor. I’ve worked with children for over 20 years as a nursery nurse and I am a mum of 3. I have also been a parent and childminder at St Josephs primary school for 17 years . I recently set up my counselling practice and knew I needed to focus my attention on children and their mental health. I understand how difficult it can be for parents to juggle time off work for appointments, so I have arranged with the Headteacher to visit children during school hours.