Anna Elston Counselling & Supervision

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

With National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

03/08/2026

03/08/2026

I’m pleased to share that I’ve contributed an article to the August 2026 edition of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) Magazine.

“One Year, Two Months and Thirteen Days” reflects on my own recovery journey and how those experiences continue to shape my work as an Accredited Addictions Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor.

The article explores shame, trauma, trust and the impact addiction can have on the whole family, while also highlighting the hope that recovery can bring.

I’ve shared the opening page below, and I’ll be adding the full article to my website soon.

Thank you to the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) for the opportunity to contribute.

If you think this could help someone, I’d be grateful if you shared this post.

03/07/2026

So many people come to therapy with things they’ve never said out loud, sometimes because they feel ashamed, sometimes because they don’t yet have the words. Trust takes time, and honesty often arrives in layers rather than all at once.

In my own experience, both personally and professionally, it’s often the things we think we can’t possibly say that end up being the things that need the most care and attention, because carrying them alone can be exhausting.

30/06/2026

One of the quieter lessons of recovery is that we don’t have to manage other people’s stories. We don’t have to prove what happened, convince others, or wait for justice to feel at peace. Our task is to protect our own wellbeing and keep moving forward.

28/06/2026

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