Derek Flint Counselling and Psychotherapy

27/11/2025

Grief can look different from person to person and we should do our best to support anyone who is struggling.�

It is not something to ‘get over’. It’s something we carry, in different ways, for as long as we need.

This week reminds us to support those grieving and to show compassion for the invisible journeys people are facing.

27/11/2025

Dads matter. Their mental health matters.
This Movember and beyond, let’s normalise dads asking for help, sharing how it’s going, and finding their team.💙

Family Hubs across Kent offer support for new and expectant dads - whether it’s bonding with baby, managing stress, or just having a cuppa with someone who gets it.



💬 Share this with a dad who might need it.
📍Need support? Family Hubs are here to help.
Click Link here 👉: https://loom.ly/FQlJ1B8

27/11/2025

Being strong doesn’t mean burying every heavy emotion to look ‘fine.’
Real strength is giving yourself permission to be honest and get the support you need if things don’t feel good.

27/11/2025

🎄 DADS & KIDS CLUB — DECEMBER MEET-UP! 🎄

Celebrate the festive season with a relaxed Saturday morning for dads and kids! Join DadSpace at Bligh Primary School and Maritime Strong Foundations for quality time together — connect with other dads, have a chat, and let the little ones enjoy some playtime 👨‍👧🧒

📅 Saturday 6th December
⏰ 10am – 12pm
📍 Bligh Primary School, Bligh Way, Strood, Kent ME2 2XJ

✨ There’ll be a light breakfast and plenty of fun for the kids!

🎁 Free for all dads and their children
👉 Scan the QR code to join us and celebrate the end of our 2025 sessions together!

Make it a special Christmas morning with the family and other local dads! 🎅🎉

25/11/2025

this National Addiction Awareness Week 23 – 30 November, 2025.

Addiction affects millions of people across the UK, but stigma and silence stop too many from asking for help. This Addiction Awareness Week, we’re asking everyone to join the conversation.

By talking openly about addiction, we can replace stigma with understanding, judgement with empathy, and silence with support.

• Addiction thrives in silence.
• Recovery begins with conversation.
• The conversation starts here.

https://kenwardtrust.org.uk
Transforming Lives, Creating New Futures

25/11/2025

If a child could say it, they’d say:
“I’m not trying to be difficult… I’m trying to learn.”

When we slow down and help without shaming, rushing, or correcting every move, something beautiful happens —
children stop feeling afraid of trying.
They start believing they can.

Independence doesn’t grow from pressure.
It grows from support, patience, and knowing someone has your back while you figure it out. 🤍

💛 If you’d like more tools for raising confident, emotionally intelligent kids, my book Guidance from The Therapist Parent is available on my website and on Amazon.

25/11/2025

It came up again and again in the comments on our last post — and it’s something many single parents quietly carry.
Something I’ve personally struggled with too.

Today’s one-page visual in the Single Parent Series looks at why guilt hits harder for single parents — and how to soften it.
Because not all single parents are women.
Because mums and dads both deserve support, understanding, and a space free from judgement.

If this resonates, follow for more in the Single Parent Series — new one-page visuals coming throughout the next few weeks.

25/11/2025

Feeling lost when it comes to therapy? 🌱 Discover the power of Integrative Therapy and why choosing the right type for your needs is crucial. Start your journey today! Read more here:

What is Integrative Therapy – Why Choosing The Right Type of Therapy Can Help You - find out how you can get help and answer what therpay is best for me. Free initial consultation to help you find out more.

23/11/2025

22/11/2025

Some great places here if you need to talk or simply want to connect

Remember to chat 💬

When was the last time you had a proper natter with someone?
A simple conversation can:
• Take the pressure off
• Lift your mood
• Help you bounce back
• Make you feel more connected

And there are so many easy ways to chat:
💙 A quick message
💙 A voice note
💙 A call on your walk
💙 A coffee catch-up
💙 A walk-and-talk
💙 A chat in the kitchen or staff room

We know even the smallest conversations can make a big difference to wellbeing. This Movember, reach out to someone, a simple chat could change their day.

If you need support or someone trained to listen, help is available:

Dadspace - www.dadspace.co.uk
Men’s Minds Matter - www.mensmindsmatter.org
Men Talk Health Sittingbourne - www.mentalk-health.org
Men2 Maidstone - www.involvekent.org.uk/directory/men2-group
Men in Sheds Sunlight Centre - www.sunlighttrust.org.uk/medway-men-in-sheds
Men walking and-talking - www.menwalkingandtalking.co.uk

And our mental health teams are here to help too - www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk

22/11/2025

Struggling with mental health? You're not alone. Explore our FAQs on men's mental health and discover ways to break the stigma and seek help: https://wix.to/JCOm6g9

Questions and Answers about Men's Mental Health - This can be affected in many different ways and talking about these challenges openly helps break the stigma and encourages healthier ways to handle them