S Rae Counselling

S Rae Counselling I have been working and supporting others in a variety of roles, for over 20 years, to address their concerns, issues and fears.

My Practice is grounded in Person Centred Therapy with you the client at the centre of every session.

GRIEF CAN APPEAR WITHOUT WARNINGEven when you thought you were copingMany people worry that this means they are moving b...
05/06/2026

GRIEF CAN APPEAR WITHOUT WARNING

Even when you thought you were coping
Many people worry that this means they are moving backwards.
A song.

A smell.

A photograph.

A familiar place.

Sometimes grief arrives unexpectedly.

Many people worry this means they are moving backwards.

The truth is that grief often moves in waves.

Moments of sadness do not mean you have failed to heal.

They simply reflect the importance of what has been lost.

YOU DON'T JUST MISS THE PERSONYou grieve the life connected to themBereavement is not only about losing someone.You may ...
04/06/2026

YOU DON'T JUST MISS THE PERSON

You grieve the life connected to them

Bereavement is not only about losing someone.

You may also be grieving:

• Shared routines

• Future plans

• Family traditions

• Daily conversations

• A sense of normality

Loss changes more than we often realise.

Understanding this can help us be kinder to ourselves during difficult moments.

GRIEF IS MORE THAN SADNESSLoss can affect every part of lifeWhen we think about grief, we often think about sadness.But ...
03/06/2026

GRIEF IS MORE THAN SADNESS

Loss can affect every part of life

When we think about grief, we often think about sadness.

But grief can also bring the following:

• Anger

• Guilt

• Anxiety

• Exhaustion

• Loneliness

• Numbness

These feelings can come and go without warning.

They are not signs that something is wrong with you.

They are part of being human after loss.

GRIEF HAS NO TIMELINELoss affects everyone differentlyOthers can feel overwhelmed, even months or years later.People oft...
02/06/2026

GRIEF HAS NO TIMELINE

Loss affects everyone differently
Others can feel overwhelmed, even months or years later.
People often expect grief to follow a straight line.

They believe they should feel better after a certain amount of time.

But grief does not work that way.

Some days feel manageable.

There is no right way to grieve.

If you are struggling after a loss, you are not failing.

You are grieving.

“Stress Often Builds Quietly”This week we explored:🧠 how stress loops develop🧠 why the mind struggles to switch off🧠 how...
31/05/2026

“Stress Often Builds Quietly”

This week we explored:
🧠 how stress loops develop
🧠 why the mind struggles to switch off
🧠 how constant stimulation affects the nervous system
🧠 why many people feel overwhelmed without understanding why

Stress is not always loud.
🧠 How stress loops develop, overwhelmed without understanding why
• irritability
• exhaustion
• overthinking
• emotional numbness
• feeling constantly “on edge”

Awareness is often the first step toward change.

If any part of this week resonated with you, counselling can offer a safe space to slow things down and explore what’s underneath the stress.

Book Your FREE 30-Minute Consultation!

📞 Call: 07895 843287
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Visit: sraecounselling.co.uk

Let’s talk — your wellbeing matters.

“You Are Allowed To Step Back From The Noise”You do not need to absorb everything.You do not need to respond to everythi...
29/05/2026

“You Are Allowed To Step Back From The Noise”

You do not need to absorb everything.
You do not need to respond to everything.
You do not need to carry everything.

Rest is not avoidance.
Boundaries are not selfish.
Switching off sometimes is healthy.

Protecting your peace matters too.

Sometimes the healthiest thing we can do is stop feeding the stress loop.

“Your Mind Learns What You Repeatedly Feed It”The brain pays attention to what feels important.So when we constantly fee...
28/05/2026

“Your Mind Learns What You Repeatedly Feed It”

The brain pays attention to what feels important.

So when we constantly feed it:
⚠ fear
⚠ conflict
⚠ negativity
⚠ pressure
⚠ comparison

the nervous system stays alert.

Over time, stress stops feeling temporary…
and starts feeling normal.

That does not mean something is wrong with you.

It means your system may need rest, space, and support.

The nervous system stays alert.ent

“You Can Look Fine And Still Be Struggling”Many people experiencing stress still:✔ go to work✔ reply to messages✔ look “...
27/05/2026

“You Can Look Fine And Still Be Struggling”

Many people experiencing stress still:
✔ go to work
✔ reply to messages
✔ look “fine” externally
✔ keep functioning every day

But internally they feel:
• mentally exhausted
• emotionally reactive
• disconnected
• constantly tense

High-functioning stress is still stress.

You do not need to completely fall apart before your feelings matter.

“Stress Is Not Always Coming From The World”Most people think stress is caused entirely by what happens around them.But ...
26/05/2026

“Stress Is Not Always Coming From The World”

Most people think stress is caused entirely by what happens around them.

But often…
stress deepens because of the loop happening internally.

Something happens.
An emotion activates.
The mind keeps replaying it.
The body responds again.

And the cycle continues.

This is why even small things can start to feel emotionally heavy over time.

Your nervous system is not trying to hurt you.
It is trying to protect you.

But sometimes it forgets how to switch off.

Stress deepens because of the loop happening internally.

“Why Do I Feel Constantly On Edge?”Sometimes stress does not come from one big thing.It comes from constant input.The ne...
25/05/2026

“Why Do I Feel Constantly On Edge?”

Sometimes stress does not come from one big thing.

It comes from constant input.
The news.
Social media.
Pressure.
Overthinking.
Always checking.
Always reacting.

Your mind never fully switches off.

And eventually your nervous system starts living in survival mode.

This week we’re exploring:
🧠 What stress actually is
🧠 How the internal stress loop works
🧠 Why many people feel exhausted without realising why
🧠 What begins to change when we stop feeding the cycle

You are not weak for feeling overwhelmed.
Many people are carrying more stress than they realise.

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