All Seasons Counselling

22/12/2025

Christmas can be a hard time for some and that’s okay. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or alone and you’re not on your own.
Support is still there, even during the holidays.
You deserve to feel safe, supported, and heard this Christmas.
Here are some numbers that maybe helpful:
Samaritans - Open 24/7 Call: 116 123
NHS 111 - Call 111 and select the mental health option (option 2). 111 will tell you the right place to get help.
Silver Line
The Silver Line operates the only confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK that’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Contact Silver Line by calling 0800 4 70 80 90
C.A.L.M - Open 5pm - midnight every day, call: 0800 58 58 58
Mind - Open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays), Call: 0300 102 1234
Papyrus - Under 35's: Open 24/7 Call: 0800 068 41 41
Don’t Feel Like Calling?
TEXT 'SHOUT' TO 85258
Samaritans: You can email jo@samaritans.org at any time. Responses may take several days.
PAPYRUS: Text: 88247 (open 24/7

28/11/2025

We Are All Different — And Therapy Can Be Too

Each of us is unique, which means we may need different kinds of support at different times in our lives. This is why I use an integrative approach in therapy.

By drawing from a range of therapeutic methods, I tailor our work together to your individual needs, your personality, and what feels most helpful for you in the moment.

Your life is uniquely yours, shaped by your own experiences and perspectives. I’m here to meet you exactly where you are and work together in a way that feels right and supportive for you.

Just to confirm - I don't use hammers in therapy 🙂

24/11/2025

There can be many reasons we overthink.
For some of us, the mind tries to predict everything so nothing can go wrong — but that effort quickly becomes exhausting.

For others, the mind constantly scans for social danger, watching for any hint we might be judged, misunderstood, or abandoned.

And sometimes thinking becomes a way to avoid vulnerability — trying to control mentally what we can’t control externally.

The truth is: we are all different, and we each have our own reasons for overthinking. None of these reasons mean we’re broken. They often reflect old patterns that once helped us feel safe.

In therapy, we can gently unpack these patterns, understand where they came from, and challenge the parts that keep us stuck.
With awareness and compassion, we can learn new ways of responding — ones that help us feel more grounded, more present, and more free.

15/11/2025

In therapy, “connecting the dots” usually means noticing patterns between your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, past experiences, and current challenges. When those pieces start to link together, a few things tend to happen:

Clarity increases: What once felt confusing or overwhelming starts to make more sense.

Insight deepens: You begin to understand why certain reactions or emotions show up.

Self-compassion grows: Seeing the bigger picture often softens self-blame.

Change becomes possible: When you understand the pattern, you can decide what to keep and what to shift.

It’s like turning scattered puzzle pieces into an actual picture — the pieces were always there, but therapy helps arrange them so you can finally see them.

10/11/2025

Anger is a natural emotion — but when it builds up, it can feel like a volcano inside. 🌋

The fuel to anger can be different for us all but there is always a reason for the anger.
If we look deeper into those feelings, Understanding its roots helps us respond better, express it safely, and connect with ourselves.

03/11/2025

🍂 Lovely walk at the weekend - it reminded me...🍂

As autumn fades into colder weather, remember — this too will pass. The difficult, dark, and cold days can sometimes feel endless, but they are only a season.

When we reach for the things that bring us comfort and light — connection, warmth, routine, rest, creativity — we help ourselves find our way through to the other side.

Just like the seasons, our hard moments aren’t forever, they will pass. Hold on gently, brighter days are on their way. 🌤️

31/10/2025

Halloween reminds us how easy it can be to hide behind masks — even emotional ones.
Therapy offers a safe place to take the mask off — to be seen, heard, and accepted just as you are. 💛

31/10/2025

25/10/2025

Some of the load we’re carrying may not even be ours to carry.

So often, we take on responsibilities, emotions, or expectations that don’t truly belong to us.
We carry the pain of others, the pressure to make everyone happy, or the belief that we must fix things that were never ours to fix.

It’s heavy — not because we’re weak, but because we’re carrying too much.

Therapy can help us pause and ask: “Is this mine?”
Is this guilt mine? Is this expectation mine? Is this fear even mine?
Sometimes, simply asking that question is the first step toward setting it down.

You’re allowed to put down what was never yours to hold.
You’re allowed to rest.

18/10/2025

Different Parts, Different Feelings

Sometimes different parts of you feel different things — all at the same time.
One part wants to move forward, another wants to pause. One feels hopeful, another feels scared.

Both can be true.
Both belong.

Each part has wisdom to share. You don’t have to silence any of them — just bring understanding to the whole of you.

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maria@allseasonscounselling.co.uk

allseasonscounselling.co.uk

11/10/2025

Each time we “show up” — even when it’s uncomfortable — we strengthen our capacity for courage. The act itself reshapes us:
It builds resilience by proving we can face discomfort and survive.
It can deepen authenticity by aligning our actions with our values. encourages connection, because vulnerability invites empathy and trust from others.
Bravery isn’t something we’re born with — it’s something we practice. Every time we show up, we grow a little stronger, a little braver, and a little more confident in being ourselves.

05/10/2025

We All Think Differently
All Brains Are Welcome Here

There’s no “right” way to think, feel, or process the world.
No ideal brain. No standard pace. No one-size-fits-all mind.

Some of us think in patterns, pictures, or spirals.
Some of us need extra time to process, or we speak in bursts.
Some of us hyperfocus. Some get overwhelmed by too much noise.
Some carry constant background anxiety.
Some imagine every possible outcome — all at once.
Some struggle with change. Some crave it.

🌀 However your brain works — it’s not wrong. It’s yours.
It’s shaped by you - your story, your experiences, your needs.

In therapy, we don’t try to “fix” your brain.
We honour it.
We get curious about how it works for you.
We explore
Where did this belief come from?
What does your brain need more or less of?
Is this thought helping — or hurting — ?
What would it feel like to meet it with a little more understanding?

This is a space for unmasking if you feel you want to. For being fully you.
There’s nothing wrong with your mind.
It just might not have been understood — yet.