Nina Mitchell Counselling & Psychotherapy

Nina Mitchell Counselling & Psychotherapy Therapy, Coaching and Mindfulness

If you’ve ever loved a pet, what’s the one thing they taught you about life? *kudos if you get the lyrical play on words...
08/08/2026

If you’ve ever loved a pet, what’s the one thing they taught you about life?

*kudos if you get the lyrical play on words from slide 1

**kudos if you’re too young to remember the play on words from slide 1 ☺️

One of the things I’ve noticed in the therapy room is that people rarely seek reassurance because they’re incapable or n...
01/08/2026

One of the things I’ve noticed in the therapy room is that people rarely seek reassurance because they’re incapable or needy. More often, they’re trying to find relief from uncertainty. The work isn’t about never asking for reassurance (we all need it sometimes), but it’s about slowly discovering that you’re more capable than your anxiety would have you believe.

Does that resonate with you?

Guilt is one of the most common emotions I hear about in therapy after a bereavement.Sometimes guilt isn’t evidence that...
28/06/2026

Guilt is one of the most common emotions I hear about in therapy after a bereavement.

Sometimes guilt isn’t evidence that you’ve done something wrong.

Sometimes it’s evidence of love, loss and the painful reality that there were things we simply couldn’t control.

Feeling guilty doesn’t always mean you are guilty.

If you’re feeling guilt, it’s likely you’re also carrying love.

Anxiety loops feel urgent and create a physiological sense of panic and fear.Your brain can’t let go of certain thoughts...
27/02/2026

Anxiety loops feel urgent and create a physiological sense of panic and fear.

Your brain can’t let go of certain thoughts: what if this, what if that….

But repetitive worry isn’t problem solving — it’s nervous system activation.

One surprisingly effective way to interrupt it?

Shift your attention to something neutral and slightly boring.

Counting. Listing. Describing something mundane.

You’re not avoiding the thought.
You’re lowering the physiological charge.

Once the intensity drops, you can decide whether the thought needs action.

Not every thought needs your full attention. Especially at 2am.

Have you ever noticed how quickly “sorry” slips out when you start feeling teary? It’s not because you’ve done something...
20/12/2025

Have you ever noticed how quickly “sorry” slips out when you start feeling teary? 

It’s not because you’ve done something wrong, you’re probably trying to make the moment easier for the other person. Crying can feel really awkward — for them and for you — and apologising can be a way of smoothing things over.

What would happen if you didn’t apologise?

What might you do or say instead?

Add it to the comments so we can build a little list together 🤍

If you’re noticing that your tolerance for superficial conversations, draining dynamics or out of date relationships has...
07/11/2025

If you’re noticing that your tolerance for superficial conversations, draining dynamics or out of date relationships has vanished — that’s not you being difficult.

That’s your nervous system protecting you while you heal.

Grief is a demanding process. Somethings have to give.

You’re allowed to let things fall away.

If this resonates, follow for more grief + emotional wellbeing support.

You don’t have to earn your rest.You don’t have to explain your no.You don’t have to be available just because someone a...
17/10/2025

You don’t have to earn your rest.
You don’t have to explain your no.
You don’t have to be available just because someone asks.
Rest is productive — especially when you’ve been running on empty all week.

We often think of complaining as negative — but it’s usually a clue.A clue that something feels off, unfair, or unbalanc...
15/10/2025

We often think of complaining as negative — but it’s usually a clue.
A clue that something feels off, unfair, or unbalanced.
When we don’t feel safe to say “I’m unhappy with this”, we say “Can you believe this?!” instead.

👉 What’s a complaint you find yourself making often — and what might it really be pointing to?

04/09/2025

Holding the space 👉🏻 therapist superpower

Silence in therapy isn’t “nothing happening.” It can feel awkward at first, but often it’s where the work deepens.In tho...
03/09/2025

Silence in therapy isn’t “nothing happening.” It can feel awkward at first, but often it’s where the work deepens.

In those quiet moments, your therapist might be:

✨ Noticing the emotions and signals in the room (yours and theirs).

✨ Regulating themselves so they can stay fully present with you.

✨ Making sure they don’t rush to fix, explain, or interrupt your process.

✨ Allowing you the time to connect the dots in your own way.

So what looks like a pause is actually intentional space — one that can feel rare in everyday life, where someone truly waits with you rather than hurrying you along. It’s harder than you think, but worth the wait 🌱

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2 Station Parade
Buckhurst Hill
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Monday 7am - 10pm
Tuesday 7am - 10pm
Wednesday 7am - 10pm
Thursday 7am - 10pm
Friday 7am - 10pm
Saturday 7am - 10pm
Sunday 7am - 10pm

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07399 474158

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