COLE Counselling

05/08/2026

🎉 The Countdown Is On – Family Fun Day is THIS SATURDAY! 🎉

Only a few days to go until our Family Fun Day, and we can't wait to welcome everyone for a fantastic day of fun, community, and entertainment!

There's something for everyone, including:

🍔 Beers & Burgers provided by The Greyhound
🍦 Ice Creams
💆 Indian Head Massage
🕯️ Wax Melts
✨ Resin Creations
🧵 Fenland Stitchery
🚶 Men's Walk & Talk
🍬 Delicious Fudge
🎲 Family Games
🥷 Beat the Ninja Wall
🎪 Plus much more!

Come along, support local businesses, enjoy a great day out, and help make wonderful family memories.

This Saturday
We look forward to seeing you there!

28/07/2026

🚨 ONLY 11 DAYS TO GO! 🚨
The countdown is officially on! 🎉 Our C.O.L.E Counselling Family Fun Day is now just 11 days away, and we can't wait to welcome you all for an afternoon packed with fun, laughter and community spirit! 💙

🎈 Bouncy castles🎨 Glitter tattoos & face painting🎯 Family games & activities🎁 Raffle prizes🍔 Food & refreshments💚 Mental health awareness & community support

🎟️ Have you got your tickets yet? Don't leave it until the last minute – secure your place today!

👉 Scan the QR code or click the link below:
🔗 Facebook event page: https://buytickets.at/colecounselling/2301944

Every ticket purchased helps support C.O.L.E Counselling CIC in providing accessible mental health support within our community.

✨ Tag your family and friends, share this post, and let's make this an unforgettable day!

20/07/2026

The Wickhambrook Greyhound Pub & Kitchen

We're so excited to announce our very first collaboration event!

C.O.L.E Counselling CIC has teamed up with The Greyhound in Wickhambrook to bring our community together for a day of fun, connection and fundraising in support of local mental health services.

Join us on Saturday 8th August, 1pm–4pm at Wickhambrook Recreation Ground for a fantastic Family Fun Day packed with activities for all ages, including:
Sponsored Family Walk
Inflatable Ninja Wall
Penalty Shootout
Games and competitions
Teddy Bear Picnic
Wellbeing & Mental Health Zone
BBQ, ice cream, music and much more!

Every ticket sold helps C.O.L.E Counselling CIC continue providing accessible mental health support and wellbeing initiatives within our local community. Together, we can make a real difference.

Ticket prices: 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) – £20 🧍 Individual Ticket – £5 Tickets include a burger or hot dog.

Please come along, bring your family and friends, and help us make this first collaboration a huge success.
We'd love to see the whole community there!

You can scan the QR code on the poster to buy your tickets, or get in touch if you have any questions.

Please like, share and tag your friends to help us spread the word. Together, we can support mental health in our community. 💙

20/07/2026

The Wickhambrook Greyhound Pub & Kitchen

We're so excited to announce our very first collaboration event!

C.O.L.E Counselling CIC has teamed up with The Greyhound in Wickhambrook to bring our community together for a day of fun, connection and fundraising in support of local mental health services.

Join us on Saturday 8th August, 1pm–4pm at Wickhambrook Recreation Ground for a fantastic Family Fun Day packed with activities for all ages, including:
Sponsored Family Walk
Inflatable Ninja Wall
Penalty Shootout
Games and competitions
Teddy Bear Picnic
Wellbeing & Mental Health Zone
BBQ, ice cream, music and much more!

Every ticket sold helps C.O.L.E Counselling CIC continue providing accessible mental health support and wellbeing initiatives within our local community. Together, we can make a real difference.

Ticket prices: 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) – £20 🧍 Individual Ticket – £5 Tickets include a burger or hot dog.

Please come along, bring your family and friends, and help us make this first collaboration a huge success.
We'd love to see the whole community there!

You can scan the QR code on the poster to buy your tickets, or get in touch if you have any questions.

Please like, share and tag your friends to help us spread the word. Together, we can support mental health in our community. 💙

C.O.L.E Counselling. Psychotherapist/Counsellor. Bury St Edmunds

14/07/2026

🎉 STALL HOLDERS WANTED! 🎉

Are you a local business, crafter, baker, charity or independent trader looking for your next event?

C.O.L.E Counselling CIC is looking for fantastic stallholders to join us at our Community Family Fun Day on Saturday 8th August, from 1:00pm–4:00pm at Wickhambrook Village & Recreation Ground.

✨ We're looking for: 🛍️ Handmade crafts 🎂 Cakes & sweet treats 🕯️ Gifts & homeware 🪴 Plants & garden items 💍 Jewellery & accessories 🎈 Children's activities ❤️ Community groups & charities ...and much more!

💷 Pitch fee: £20 per pitch

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business, meet hundreds of local families and support mental health in our community.
📧 To book your pitch or request a stallholder application form, contact:
Stacey Cole
📧 [email protected]
📞 07368 838743

Please like, share and tag your favourite local businesses to help us spread the word! Together, let's make this a fantastic day for our community while raising awareness and support for mental health. 💚💜

07/07/2026

How exhausting it can be when we create different versions of ourselves just to keep everyone else happy.

The version that's always strong.
The version that never says no.
The version that smiles when it's hurting.
The version that keeps the peace.
The version that avoids disappointing others.

Over time, we can become so used to meeting everyone else's expectations that we forget who we really are beneath all the masks.

The truth is, you weren't created to be everything to everyone.

You don't have to shrink yourself to fit in.
You don't have to hide parts of yourself to be accepted.
You don't have to carry the weight of keeping everyone comfortable at the expense of your own wellbeing.

Protecting your peace isn't selfish. Setting boundaries isn't unkind. Being authentic doesn't make you difficult.

The people who truly care about you won't expect you to lose yourself to keep them happy. They will value the real you – not the version you've created to avoid rejection or conflict.

Mental health isn't just about coping. It's about having the freedom to be yourself without apology.

You deserve relationships where you can take off the masks, exhale, and simply be.

Because the most important person you need to be enough for, is you. ❤️

05/07/2026

I'm talking about food again… can you believe it? 😂🍽️

But honestly, food is so much more than what we eat. It's comfort, connection, memories, and sometimes the little things that bring us joy after a long day.

Whether it's your favourite takeaway, a home-cooked meal, coffee with a friend, or a sweet treat you've been looking forward to all day, it's okay to enjoy the simple pleasures. Mental wellbeing isn't always about grand gestures – sometimes it's found in laughter around the table, sharing stories, and giving ourselves permission to enjoy life without guilt.

Food nourishes more than our bodies. It can nourish our relationships, lift our mood, and remind us to slow down and be present.

So yes… I'm talking about food again, and I'm not sorry about it! 😂❤️

Because sometimes the best conversations, the biggest laughs, and the warmest memories are made around food.

03/07/2026

There is something beautifully calming about the evening sky.

As the day comes to an end and the colours begin to change, we're gently reminded that not everything has to be rushed. The sky doesn't hurry, yet somehow it always arrives exactly as it should.

Sometimes, taking a few moments to stop, breathe, and simply look up can bring a sense of peace that we didn't realise we needed. The evening sky reminds us that it's okay to slow down, to let go of what we can't control, and to give ourselves permission to rest.

Whatever today has brought, remember that tomorrow is a new beginning. For now, let the sky do what it does best – bring stillness, perspective, and hope.

Take a breath. Unwind. The day is done. 🌅💙

01/07/2026

✨ Happy 1st of July ✨

A new month brings a fresh start, a chance to reset, and a reminder that it's never too late to prioritise your mental health.

You don't have to have everything figured out. You don't need to carry everything alone. Small steps count, rest is productive, and asking for support is a sign of strength, not weakness.

As we begin July, be gentle with yourself. Celebrate how far you've come, not just how far you still want to go. Protect your peace, make time for the people who matter, and remember that your wellbeing deserves attention too.

Here's to a month of growth, healing, kindness, and hope. 💚