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15/09/2026

Finally! 🎉 My website is live!
After a very long time coming, I’m so pleased to finally be able to say that Darling Counselling has its own website. 💕
If you’d like to have a little look around, you can find me here: 🌼

https://darlingcounselling.co.uk

It has information about my counselling, hypnotherapy and menopause coaching, as well as how to get in touch.
And if you know someone who might benefit from what I offer, please feel free to share. xx

Thank you Clearly Creative

🌸 Tuesday reminderYou don't have to do it all.Especially in midlife, it can be so easy to have a mental list that never ...
15/09/2026

🌸 Tuesday reminder

You don't have to do it all.
Especially in midlife, it can be so easy to have a mental list that never seems to end — things to do, people to look after, commitments, expectations… and somehow you end up at the bottom of the list.

But constantly being “on” isn't doing your nervous system any favours.

So today, have a look at your plate.
What actually needs to stay?
What can wait?
What can be delegated?
And what are you doing simply because you think you should?

You are allowed to put some things down. 💗
Sort the plate before you try to clear it.




14/09/2026

“I can't do it.”
“I'm not good at anything.”
“Everyone else is better than me.”

Hearing your child say things like this can be difficult — particularly when you can see how amazing they really are.

Confidence doesn't always come naturally. It can be affected by friendships, school, difficult experiences, changes at home or simply the pressures of growing up.

At Meadows Children’s Wellbeing, I offer children a supportive space where they can feel listened to, understood and valued.

Together, we can explore what they're experiencing and help them develop greater self-awareness, confidence and resilience.

🌿 Sometimes, having someone outside of their family to talk to can be the first step towards seeing things differently.

If you're concerned about your child's confidence or self-esteem, I'm happy to have an informal chat.

Sessions are ÂŁ45.

www.meadowschildrenswellbeing.co.uk

🌸 Meno MondayLet’s talk cortisol… again!We know that cortisol is our stress hormone, and we absolutely need it. The prob...
14/09/2026

🌸 Meno Monday

Let’s talk cortisol… again!

We know that cortisol is our stress hormone, and we absolutely need it. The problem is when our bodies are constantly being asked to produce more and more of it.
And during perimenopause and menopause, our bodies can become more sensitive to stress, while hormonal changes can already be affecting sleep, mood, energy and anxiety.
So lowering those everyday stress levels can be really helpful.

Think less “I must eliminate stress from my life” — because good luck with that! 😂

More “What can I do today to help my body feel safe, calm and supported?”
A walk.
A proper cuddle.
Time in nature.
Deep, slow breathing.
Laughing.
Putting the phone down.
Doing something that genuinely brings you joy.
Small things, done regularly, can make a difference. 💗

At this stage of life, looking after your nervous system isn't a luxury — it's part of looking after you.



Illustration by glow.wellness.daily

What’s one little thing you’re grateful for today? ❤️
12/09/2026

What’s one little thing you’re grateful for today? ❤️

🤔 A little thought about AI and therapy…There’s a lot of conversation at the moment about AI therapy.And honestly? I can...
11/09/2026

🤔 A little thought about AI and therapy…

There’s a lot of conversation at the moment about AI therapy.
And honestly? I can absolutely see why people use it.
It’s available 24/7.
You can pour your thoughts out without feeling embarrassed.
It can help you organise your thoughts, journal, reflect, learn about coping strategies and even give you things to think about.
There is a place for that.
But full-blown therapy?
I’m not so sure.
Because therapy isn't just about having someone respond to what you've written.
It’s about human connection.
It’s noticing the hesitation before you answer.
The change in your voice.
The things you say and the things you don't say.
The patterns that keep showing up.
And sometimes, it's about someone gently saying:

“I'm not sure I agree with you there.”
Or…
“I wonder if there's another way of looking at this?”
Or even…
“You've told me you're okay, but I'm noticing something different.”

And that's where I think the difference lies.
AI can respond to what you give it. A therapist is also working with what they're observing, hearing and experiencing with you in the room.
And let's be honest — we don't always tell ourselves the whole truth either. Sometimes we need someone to lovingly challenge us rather than simply validate what we're already thinking.
There’s also something about being accountable to another human being.
Knowing that next week you're going to sit down and tell someone whether you actually did the thing you said you were going to do… 😂
No offence, AI. 😉
I think you can be incredibly useful for certain things. But for me, therapy will always be about relationship, connection, trust, challenge and being truly seen.
And perhaps that's why I love this image so much.
Because sometimes knowing yourself means having someone alongside you who can help you see the parts of yourself that are difficult to see alone. ❤️

What do you think? Would you feel comfortable using AI as your therapist, or would you always want that human connection?



Illustration by powerofpositivity

❤️ Thursday ThoughtsThere’s a part of being a therapist that I don’t think you can fully understand until you experience...
10/09/2026

❤️ Thursday Thoughts

There’s a part of being a therapist that I don’t think you can fully understand until you experience it.

The connection you build with the people who sit in front of you.
The stories they trust you with.
The things they’ve never said out loud before.
The tears. The laughter. The little breakthroughs that might seem insignificant to someone else, but mean everything to them.

I genuinely feel so connected to my clients, and I’m often their biggest cheerleader. 📣❤️

Sometimes I find myself feeling overwhelmingly proud of someone for how far they’ve come, the things they’ve faced, or simply for getting through something they once thought they couldn’t.

And although there’s a bittersweetness when therapy comes to an end, I feel incredibly lucky to have been allowed into a small part of their story ❤️





🌿 Wellness Wednesday 🌿Oh, here she goes again… “What does she want us to do now?” 😂I know. You’re busy. You’ve got thing...
09/09/2026

🌿 Wellness Wednesday 🌿
Oh, here she goes again… “What does she want us to do now?” 😂

I know. You’re busy. You’ve got things to do. You’re stressed, overwhelmed and probably thinking “I haven’t got time to sit around doing exercises for half an hour!”
And I get it. Neither have I.
But what if looking after our nervous system didn’t have to mean finding an extra 30 minutes in our day?
These two little exercises can be done pretty much anywhere — and they only take a couple of minutes.

🚗 Sitting at traffic lights…
👩‍👧 Waiting for the kids outside school…
☕ Waiting for the kettle to boil…
🧺 Waiting for that “one minute” left on the washing machine that somehow lasts ten minutes! 😂

You could use the ear massage and humming, or simply place your hand gently against your neck and lean into it.
No special equipment. No hour-long meditation. No adding another thing to your already enormous to-do list.
Just a couple of minutes, sprinkled throughout your day.
If we’re constantly rushing around in that stressed, overwhelmed state, it can be much harder to feel focused, present and productive.
And I’m absolutely guilty of thinking “I haven’t got time.”
But I also know how much better I feel when I take those little moments to pause.
So this Wednesday, I’m challenging myself to actually do it too. 🙋‍♀️
Two or three little pauses throughout the day. That’s it.
Because sometimes wellness isn’t about finding more time.
It’s about using the time we already have. 🌿💚






💙 A little Tuesday reminder…When we’re feeling low, it can be so easy to turn on ourselves.“Pull yourself together.”“Wha...
08/09/2026

💙 A little Tuesday reminder…

When we’re feeling low, it can be so easy to turn on ourselves.

“Pull yourself together.”
“What’s wrong with you?”
“You should be coping better than this.”

I’m actually someone who will quite often tell myself “big girl pants on and get on with your day!” 😂

And sometimes, that’s exactly what I need. A little push, a change of focus, and to keep moving.

But other times, I have to check myself.
Because sometimes I don't need to push harder. I need to acknowledge that I'm having a difficult day and be a little kinder to myself.

Kindness towards ourselves isn't weakness.
It can be the thing that stops us becoming our own bully. 💙
Maybe today, just notice how you’re talking to yourself.
Could you be a little kinder? 🌿



🌸 Menopause Monday 🌸Some menopause symptoms don’t get talked about nearly enough…We all know about hot flushes, night sw...
07/09/2026

🌸 Menopause Monday 🌸
Some menopause symptoms don’t get talked about nearly enough…
We all know about hot flushes, night sweats and disrupted sleep. But what about the symptoms that make you think:
“Why on earth am I suddenly like this?”

One that really caught my attention on this list is anxiety around driving.
I’ve heard friends talk about suddenly feeling nervous driving somewhere they’ve driven countless times before. And I’ve experienced that feeling myself — despite having driven for years without giving it a second thought.
And then there’s itchy skin. 🙈
That one was an absolute nightmare for me! I remember wondering why my skin had suddenly become so ridiculously itchy, without really understanding that hormonal changes could play a part.

There are so many possible symptoms of menopause, and sometimes it’s not the obvious ones that affect us the most.

Which symptom surprised you?
Was there something you experienced that you had no idea could be connected to menopause?
And if you’ve experienced it… how did you cope with it? 💬







Illustration by libbystevensonwellbeing

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