Counselling-Therapy - Maya Anderson

30/10/2025

Words are powerful. 💬

If your default thought is “I can’t,” you might be holding yourself back without even realising it.

✅ Shift your mindset from limitation to growth. Progress isn’t instant—it comes through persistence, practice, and patience.

Here’s how you can start today:
1️⃣ Swap “I can’t” for “I’m learning.” Give yourself permission to be a beginner.
2️⃣ Celebrate small steps. Every effort counts, no matter how tiny.

🌱 Remember: Growth is a process, not a destination.

💭 Question for you: Where can you give yourself permission to practice more today?

03/10/2025

Discipline isn’t about being perfect—it’s about showing up consistently ✨

You don’t have to get it right every time.
Progress isn’t about perfection, it’s about the small, consistent steps you take to move forward.

⚡️ Every day you show up, you’re building trust with yourself.
⚡️ Each small effort compounds into lasting change.

It’s okay to have setbacks—what matters is that you keep going.

What’s one area of your life where you want to show more consistency?

10/09/2025

Think of your mind like a cluttered closet ✨

Trauma and distressing memories can pile up, making it hard to sort through your emotions.

EMDR therapy works like reorganizing that closet—taking out painful memories, processing them, and putting them back in a way that no longer feels overwhelming.

🔹 Distressing memories don’t disappear—they just lose their power over you.

🔹 Your brain naturally processes and heals, just like during REM sleep.

🔹 Over time, what once felt unbearable becomes just another part of your story—not something that controls you.

EMDR is backed by NICE and WHO as an effective treatment for PTSD and trauma.

Ready to untangle the past and create space for healing?

Have you ever noticed how old memories can still affect your present?

04/09/2025

When life feels overwhelming, pause and ask yourself…

What does my inner-child need? – Comfort, reassurance, play?

What do I need right now? – Rest, space, support?

What does my future-self need? – Boundaries, courage, self-compassion?

Reconnecting with yourself starts with listening. Your needs are valid—past, present, and future.

Which of these questions speaks to you the most today?

09/07/2025

Therapy helps make sense of the chaos ✨

When your thoughts feel tangled, overwhelming, or impossible to sort through, therapy offers a space to slow down, unravel, and understand.

💡 It’s not about erasing struggles—it’s about finding clarity.
💬 It’s not just talking—it’s healing, growing, and transforming.
🤝 You don’t have to do it alone.

A messy mind doesn’t mean a lost cause. Healing is possible. One step at a time.

What’s one thing that helps you feel clearer when your thoughts feel overwhelming?

01/07/2025

Growth and setbacks can exist together.
You don’t have to choose between being strong and feeling vulnerable. Healing doesn’t erase your past—it helps you move past it.

🌱 Growth & mistakes can coexist.
💪 Power & vulnerability can coexist.
🌟 Success & trauma can coexist.
😰 Anxiety & confidence can coexist.

You are not defined by just one part of your past or current situation. You can continue to grow.

Which of these have you experienced at the same time?

23/04/2025

Therapy is not purely for trauma—it’s for anyone who wants to understand themselves better.

There’s still stigma around getting help, but here’s the truth:
✔ Therapy helps you process emotions, not just ‘fix’ problems.
✔ It gives you tools to manage anxiety, stress, and relationships.
✔ You don’t need to wait until things feel unbearable to start.

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Seeking help is strength, not weakness.

What’s one misconception about therapy that you used to believe?

08/04/2025

Forgiveness frees you, not them.

"As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison.”

- Nelson Mandela.

01/04/2025

Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not there.
Trauma isn’t always obvious.

PTSD can look like overworking, avoiding certain places, struggling with sleep, or feeling on edge for no clear reason. It doesn’t have to be dramatic to be real.

Healing starts with acknowledging what’s beneath the surface.
You don’t have to do it alone.
Ready to take the first step? Get in touch today.

Have you ever noticed how trauma shows up in unexpected ways?

Online Counselling, Therapy & EMDR for Individual Adults. Anxiety - Depression - Trauma - Low Self-Esteem. BACP-Registered Counsellor and UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist.

25/03/2025

Hey, remember that one time you went to the gym, did a few setups, and walked out with a six pack?? No...!?

Well, therapy kind of works in the same way.

One counselling session probably won't be life changing. But if you show up for yourself consistently, and put in the work. Gradually over time the gains can be transformative.