Niki Ridgley Counselling

17/08/2026

Simple tips for enhancing your sleep

14/08/2026

Great Window of Tolerance Graphic! 🪟

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26/07/2026

Sometimes the hardest part is taking that first step.

It's completely normal to feel nervous before your first counselling session or to wonder what to expect. While every experience is different, many people leave feeling relieved that they gave themselves the chance to talk.

If you've been thinking about counselling, let this be your reminder that it's OK to start before you feel "ready".

Share to remind others ✨

https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/

31/05/2026

Great vibes and great fundraising weekend for Surrey Domesic Abuse Service

28/03/2026

Do come along to this great event in Dorking where our wonderful pubs are hosting some great local bands and raising money for East Surrey Domestic Abuse. There are also opportunities for you to get involved by helping us with fundraising on the day - if you have time to spare do get in touch!

🎶 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WESTIVAL 2026! 🎶

📍 Dorking 📅 Friday 1st May – Sunday 3rd May 2026

We’re excited that Westival 2026 has chosen East Surrey Domestic Abuse Services (ESDAS) as this year’s charity 💜

With over 70 acts across multiple venues, this incredible 3-day music festival is set to be unforgettable—and we need YOU to help make a difference!

Volunteer Roles Available:
🔹 Safe Space Attendants – help create a calm, welcoming environment for those needing support
🔹 Fundraisers – join our energetic teams collecting donations across venues
🔹 Crocheters – craft beautiful tulips (ESDAS symbol) to decorate the festival
🔹 Friends of ESDAS – be a friendly face, raise awareness, and support festivalgoers

✨Training will be provided.✨

🫶 A safe buddy system will be in place, with a dedicated “Safe Space” for breaks, refreshments, and support throughout the event.

🔗 Find out more: www.hellodorking.com/event/westival-1st-3rd-may/

📩 Interested? For further information, please email [email protected]

🎟️ Not volunteering? Come along anyway! Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and help us raise vital funds.💜

07/01/2026

When life feels off-centre, a counsellor can help you slow down, reflect, and rediscover a sense of balance that feels right for you. 🌱

31/12/2025

Happy New Year everybody, enjoy the celebrations as we pass from one year to the next, but if you’re really not feeling it, that’s ok and you’re not alone

A gentle reminder: whatever you are feeling as the year ends is valid. 💙

Share as a gentle reminder to others. 💙

24/10/2025

Proud to support Africa Community in Surrey & Sussex for thier Black History Month Celebration, Saturday 25th October 4-7pm.

11/05/2025

Nice visual reminder of what we can do to help ourselves when we are feeling stressed

While stress isn't a mental health condition, the two are closely related – stress can result in poor mental health, and poor mental health can result in stress. In , here are a few things that may help ease some stress 💙

Thanks to Ella Harding Illustrates for the gorgeous infographic

01/01/2025

An important reminder of our basic rights when navigating relationships and setting our boundaries as we enter the new year