Ailsa’s Counselling

04/01/2026

The return to school after Christmas can feel heavier than other transitions.
Weeks of connection, slower mornings, flexible routines and togetherness suddenly give way to separation, noise, structure and expectation.

If your child is showing more tears, worries, meltdowns or resistance right now, it isn’t a step backwards.
It’s a nervous system recalibrating from safety and connection back into demand.

You’re not doing anything wrong — and neither are they.

We’re sharing posts to help children transition back to school after the Christmas break.
Explore our recent posts and access our free downloadable resources to support regulation, reassurance and smoother mornings.

01/01/2026

New year reminders✨️ //

31/12/2025

A gentle reminder: whatever you are feeling as the year ends is valid. 💙

Share as a gentle reminder to others. 💙

30/12/2025

24/12/2025

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A gentle reminder this Christmas
You don’t have to choose between gratitude and grief.
You’re allowed to hold joy in one hand and heartache in the other.

22/12/2025

From: https://www.authenticallyemily.uk/blog/christmas-reminders-and-mental-health-support

21/12/2025

Sending a little extra love to anyone who isn’t feeling festive this season.

To those of you the ones who are tired of being strong, carrying too much, navigating change, healing and recovering. For those spending the holidays alone and maybe missing someone. For those who feel alone or don’t quite fit the “merry” mood everyone expects.

You don’t have to force joy to be worthy of love.

You don’t have to be something you’re not to prove you’re okay.

You don’t have to “be” anything. It’s enough to show up as you are.

As I always say - try to be kind and compassionate with yourself. Try to savour the small moments - a warm smile with a stranger, your favourite music, a film you love, a warm drink. Treat yourself with compassion and kindness. Take it one breath, one hour, one kind choice at a time.

With love
Fiona
www.earthmonk.guru

17/12/2025

You are worth holding space for too, therapists.