Thrive Counselling

01/09/2026

✨ The kids are back at school… but how are YOU doing? ✨

The uniform rush is over and the routine is back, but the transition can leave you feeling drained or overwhelmed. We spend so much time looking after everyone else - now that the house is quieter, it’s time to check in on your mental well-being. Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish; it’s essential.💛

If you need a safe space to unload, reset, or talk through the stress, I am here to support you. You don't have to carry it all on your own. Why not get in touch?

01/09/2026

29/08/2026

Anxiety has a clever way of making “not yet” sound sensible.

Wait until you feel ready. Wait until you know it will work. Wait until you can’t get it wrong.

But confidence often comes after the first step, not before it.

The message you keep meaning to send. The call you’ve put off. The course, application, appointment, or new beginning that feels too big right now.

You do not have to do it perfectly. You only need one small move forward.

Start badly. Ask for support. Take five minutes. Press send.

Don’t let fear make all your choices for you.

FREE BE MORE AFRAID OF STAYING STUCK ANXIETY POSTER

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27/08/2026

People think ADHD is just about focus and attention, but emotional dysregulation is a huge part of it.

The ADHD brain gets overstimulated and overwhelmed very quickly. If you find your emotions moving from zero to sixty in seconds, you aren't "too sensitive"—your brain's regulation centre is working overtime.

Try taking a deliberate pause before reacting. Inhale for three seconds, exhale for four, and name the emotion out loud (e.g., "I feel overwhelmed right now"). Naming it activates the logical part of your brain and calms the emotional centre.

26/08/2026

18/08/2026

Struggling with anxiety? You don't have to face it alone. Our Men's Anxiety Group offers a safe, supportive space to talk, connect, and learn coping strategies with others who understand.

To find out more or join the group, call our Helpline on 01543 442610 today.

17/08/2026

Woody cat just chilling on a nice hot day!