Taking Strides Counselling

01/03/2026

Grounding techniques can help when anxiety feels intense.
Small steps. Slow breaths. One moment at a time.

Share with someone who might find this helpful.

19/02/2026

🌿 It’s okay not to be okay.

Sometimes life feels heavy, and that’s completely normal. You don’t have to carry it all alone.

Swipe through to see that:
✔️ Feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean you’re failing
✔️ You can still be strong while needing support
✔️ There are people and services ready to help

If you ever feel like talking, you can reach out to friends, a professional, or connect with Taking Strides Counselling.

💛 You are not alone. Asking for help is a sign of strength.

19/02/2026

✨ My New Website is Live ✨

I’m pleased to share that my new website is now live.

The aim was to create a space that feels clear, calm and easy to use — a place where you can learn more about how I work and access support more easily.

You can now:
• Book appointments online
• View upcoming and previous appointments
• Access worksheets, session resources and more through the private portal

You’re very welcome to explore it — whether you're a current client or considering starting therapy.

Thank you for your continued support.

https://www.takingstridescounselling.co.uk/r/opM

27/01/2026

Something new is taking shape 🌱

I’ve been working quietly behind the scenes on a refreshed website for Taking Strides Counselling — designed to feel calm, welcoming, and supportive from the very first click.

Coming soon 👣💚

03/01/2026

As we start a New Year and make plans for 2026, remind yourself that it's ok to not know what you want from this year.

If 2025 was about surviving look at 2026 as a year of change and growth. Make small steps towards a goal even the smallest ones. Put one step in front of the other and if you need to retreat don't stay stuck, reset and try again. You are stronger than you believe and you can achieve

03/12/2023

05/11/2022

SO
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31/03/2022

Sometimes you have to try something and see what happens.

Bob here was put on sale at our local shop and I thought why not. I usually stick to Orchids but I am trying new plants to care for. I have Lil Bit, the cactus, who has doubled in size since last year and now Bob, the succulent.

I have never kept these plants before but I am taking a leap of faith that my care for them with help them grow.

As humans we can show love and care which helps another grow whether this is another human, a pet or a plant, we get back what we put in and for the time we spend we reap the rewards.

For my own peace of mind I look at my plants (yes I am a crazy plant lady instead of a crazy cat lady) and thank myself that they are able to grow and be as healthy as they are. Do I still question if I am good enough? Yes but I remember that my oldest Orchid, Oscar, is coming up for 13 soon (just how long I have had him) and he is the amazing plant he is because I have cared for him.

Never forget your value to those you care for, occasionally take a step back and look at what you have done especially when you are in a bad place.

31/03/2022

Recently I have heard a lot of people stating that they're not sure what support they need as "someone is always worse off".

It doesn't matter what anyone is going through, how big or small it appears. You are as valid and so is whatever you are going through. It is not the issue itself, it is your reaction to it.

Be kinder to yourself.