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Experienced Cognitve-Behavioural Therapist accredited by the BABCP.

18/09/2026

Why Motivation Often Follows Action

One of the biggest myths about low mood is that we need to feel motivated before we can start doing things.

In reality, it’s often the other way around.

When we’re struggling, our mind can tell us:
“Stay in bed.”
“Don’t bother.”
“You won’t enjoy it anyway.”

But the more we withdraw from the things that usually bring us a sense of achievement, connection, or pleasure, the harder it can become to lift our mood.

Even the smallest actions can help begin to break this cycle.

You don’t have to feel ready. You don’t have to feel motivated first. Often, motivation comes after we take that first small step.

Progress doesn’t have to be huge — it just has to begin.

If low mood is making everyday life feel difficult, CBT with Gemini Counselling can help you understand what’s keeping the cycle going and support you in taking manageable steps towards feeling more like yourself again.

Feel free to get in touch to find out more.

🌐 www.gemini-counselling.com
📧 [email protected]
📞 07578 700393

09/09/2026

"You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress." - Sophia Bush

We can be so quick to focus on what still needs to change that we forget how far we've already come.

Growth doesn't mean there is something wrong with you.

It means you're human.

You can celebrate your strengths while still working on the parts of life that feel difficult. The two can exist side by side.

Be proud of the person you are today, whilst remaining hopeful about the person you're becoming.

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Claire@gemini-counselling .com

31/08/2026

💭 “Just because you think it, doesn’t make it true.”

Have you ever had thoughts like…

💭 “I’m going to fail.”
💭 “People are judging me.”
💭 “Something bad is going to happen.”
💭 “I’m not good enough.”

When we’re feeling anxious or overwhelmed, our minds can present these thoughts as though they are facts.

But a thought is simply a mental event — it isn’t necessarily an accurate reflection of reality.

Our brains are constantly trying to predict, protect and make sense of the world around us. Sometimes they get it right… and sometimes they don’t.

One helpful skill we can practise is creating a little space between ourselves and our thoughts by asking:

✨ “Is this a fact, or is this a thought?”

That small pause can help us respond more calmly and make choices based on what truly matters to us, rather than what anxiety is telling us.

🌿 CBT with Gemini Counselling

If unhelpful thoughts are affecting your confidence, relationships or everyday life, CBT can help you understand your thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for responding to them differently.

If you’d like to find out more, please feel free to get in touch.

🌐 www.gemini-counselling.com
📧 [email protected]
📞 07578 700393

25/08/2026

"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.'" — Mary Anne Radmacher

Sometimes courage isn't about taking huge leaps or feeling fearless.
Sometimes it's simply getting through a difficult day, showing yourself compassion, and choosing not to give up.

If today felt hard, remember that tomorrow is a new opportunity to take one small step forward.

Progress isn't measured by perfection—it's measured by your willingness to keep going.

www.gemini-counselling.com
Claire@gemini-counselling .com

18/08/2026

Every fear we avoid teaches anxiety to grow. Every fear we gently face teaches confidence to grow.

Every time we avoid something because it feels frightening, our brain never gets the chance to learn that we can cope.

Over time, the fear becomes stronger and our world often becomes smaller.

The good news? Confidence isn't built by waiting until we feel ready. It grows through taking small, manageable steps towards the things we've been avoiding.

If anxiety is holding you back, I can help you face your fears at a pace that feels manageable and supportive, so you can gradually build confidence and reclaim the life you want to live.

If you'd like to find out more about CBT with Gemini Counselling, please get in touch.

www.gemini-counselling.com

[email protected]

Tel: 07578 700393

12/08/2026

💛 A wonderful new testimonial

It’s incredibly rewarding to receive feedback like this and to hear how counselling has helped someone move forward with greater understanding, confidence and hope for the future.

This client came to Gemini Counselling at a time when anxiety was having a significant impact on their everyday life. Through a combination of talking therapy and evidence-based CBT and ACT approaches, they were able to develop practical tools to help manage anxious thoughts and low mood.

Their words say it best:

“I have come away feeling positive about the future, and with a new level of understanding about my thoughts and emotions. I highly recommend Gemini counselling.”

Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. 💛

Find out more about counselling and the support available at Gemini Counselling:

www.gemini-counselling.co.uk

04/08/2026

💙 Helping Relationships Grow Stronger

Healthy relationships take understanding, communication and care. At Gemini Counselling, Claire Miller offers specialist couples and relationship counselling to help you and your loved ones navigate challenges and create meaningful change.

Whether you're experiencing communication difficulties, recurring conflict, or feeling disconnected from one another, Claire provides a supportive and impartial environment where you can work together to understand relationship patterns and strengthen emotional connection.

With specialist training in relationship therapy accredited by COSRT, Claire helps couples and families develop healthier ways of communicating, manage conflict more effectively and rebuild trust and intimacy.

🌿 A warm, collaborative and non-judgemental approach
🌿 In-person sessions in Aberdeen and online throughout the UK
🌿 Free 20-minute introductory call available

Every relationship faces challenges, but support is available when you need it most.

📞 07578 700393
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.gemini-counselling.com

31/07/2026

💙 When Family Members Fall Out

Family relationships can be the hardest to repair.

When there's distance or a falling out, it can bring:

• Hurt
• Misunderstanding
• Pride or fear getting in the way of reconnecting

Often, both people are holding onto pain—but neither feels able to take the first step.

Repair doesn't mean:

❌ Pretending it didn't happen
❌ Agreeing on everything
❌ Taking all the blame

It means creating space for:

✨ Understanding each other's perspective
✨ Expressing feelings safely
✨ Deciding what the relationship can look like moving forward

Whether you're hoping to reconnect or find closure, support can help you navigate this gently.

🌿 I offer relationship counselling in Aberdeen and online across the UK.

✨ A free introductory call is available to see if it feels like the right fit.

📧 [email protected]
📞 07578 700393
🌐 www.gemini-counselling.com

24/07/2026

🌿 **Support for Anxiety, ADHD & Autism**

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when anxiety, ADHD or autism impact your daily life. At Gemini Counselling, Claire Miller provides compassionate, evidence-based support tailored to your individual needs.

Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Claire helps adults and teenagers develop practical strategies to manage anxiety, improve emotional regulation, build self-confidence and create lasting positive change.

Whether you have a diagnosis or are simply looking for support, you will be welcomed into a safe, understanding and non-judgemental space where you can explore your challenges at your own pace.

✨ Day and evening appointments available
✨ In-person sessions in Aberdeen or online across the UK
✨ Free 20-minute introductory call

Taking the first step can feel difficult, but you don't have to do it alone.

📞 07578 700393
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.gemini-counselling.com

14/07/2026

💙 Communication Isn't Just Talking

"We talk all the time… but nothing changes."

Communication isn't just about what you say—it's about:

✨ How you say it
✨ When you say it
✨ How it's received

Sometimes couples get stuck in patterns where:

• One person pursues while the other withdraws
• Conversations escalate quickly
• Important things go unsaid to "keep the peace"

Over time, this can create frustration, resentment, and emotional distance.

Good communication isn't about being perfect—it's about being understood.

Relationship counselling can help you both feel heard again and find healthier ways to connect.

🌿 I offer relationship counselling in Aberdeen and online across the UK.

✨ A free introductory call is available to see if it feels like the right fit.

📧 [email protected]
📞 07578 700393
🌐 www.gemini-counselling.com

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