Katie Keighley Counselling & Therapy

29/08/2026

I started cold water swimming in 2020, and wow, how I wish I had started earlier!
Apart from it being a wonderful thing to do, it helped me to learn to be brave with new things. I’m sure over time it has helped with anxiety too. As I get in the water, I am so busy focusing on the water temperature (usually cold!), and trying not to fall over, other thoughts and worries fade into the background. As I am swimming, I am controlling and steadying my breath, and looking at the scenery around me (usually the weather is changing, trees are moving, birds flying), and I am calmer.
I never regret a swim, and always feel energised and proud of myself afterwards.
I’ve been in Wasdale recently and had a very atmospheric, rainy swim in Wastwater!

YHA Wasdale Hall

14/08/2026

Here’s some of the issues and areas I work with in Couples Therapy:

⭐️Couples struggling with recurring arguments
⭐️Rebuilding trust after infidelity
⭐️Communication and emotional disconnection
⭐️Couples preparing for marriage
⭐️Couples navigating major life transitions

If you and your partner are looking for some supportive, structured help to navigate any of these, drop me an email.

[email protected]

www.katiekeighleycounselling.co.uk

11/08/2026

An invitation for stillness and reflection…
What are you having to deal with in your life right now? Would you find some time to pause and reflect useful? Could the issue be resolved if you just had space to unravel it?
Come and find some stillness, a place to reflect and some calm, in my therapy room.
Email me to arrange an introductory call: [email protected]

03/08/2026

Taking Fridays off during August to do some walking, swimming, reading and general pottering. I’m still seeing clients over the summer and taking enquiries, so please do get in touch if you would like to enquire about working with me. Grief; bereavement; anxiety; depression; low self-esteem; loss of identity; relationship issues are just some of the themes within my work.

[email protected]

23/07/2026

No matter what is going on in my life, I read from my latest book every day. Whether I’m home or away, journeying or in bed, stressed or relaxed - happy or sad, my books are my constant. I find it very grounding.
I use my local library all the time - , but also buy from Fred's Bookshop and , which I set up a few years ago now.
I use to record my reading journal, and it’s interesting to see the types of books I go for! I set myself a challenge of reading 26 books in 2026… going good so far.
Last picture is my current and next read.
Find time to read! 📚

16/07/2026

Back on a (kind of) even keel… the last few months have been full of change, stresses, and life defining points. Child doing exams / leaving school and we moved house… Last week I went on a little break and it marked the end of the period I think. Now I feel I can focus on normal things again. And that feels nice.

15/07/2026

Thinking about cosy autumn activities yet? Book your space today…



Katie Keighley Counselling & Therapy
www.katiekeighleycounselling.co.uk

22/05/2026

15/05/2026

Friday flowers and my latest book collection from library. Flowers and books. Good for the soul.
The Orange by



Katie Keighley Counselling & Therapy
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