Clarendon Counselling

Clarendon Counselling đŸ‘„ Individual Counselling, Couples Therapy & CBT.
👣 Est. 2009
🔒BACP registered Psychotherapist.
📘 Best selling author of When Love Feels Like Conflict

Sometimes the hardest person to silence isn’t the one criticising you from the outside
 it’s the voice inside your own h...
05/09/2026

Sometimes the hardest person to silence isn’t the one criticising you from the outside
 it’s the voice inside your own head.

The inner critic can turn a beautiful achievement into “it’s not good enough.”
A challenging moment into “I should have done better.”
And a simple mistake into “what’s wrong with me?”

But that voice isn’t the truth. ❀

You can notice it without believing it.
You can question it.
You can choose to speak to yourself with the same compassion you would offer someone you love.

And sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is keep climbing while your inner critic is telling you that you can’t. đŸ„Ÿâ›°ïž

What does your inner critic say to you most often? Share in the comments — naming it is the first step to challenging it.

Why does reassurance feel so good
 but never seem to last?“I just need you to tell me everything is okay.”“I need to kno...
04/09/2026

Why does reassurance feel so good
 but never seem to last?

“I just need you to tell me everything is okay.”

“I need to know you still love me.”

“Are you sure you’re not going to leave?”

Reassurance can bring a temporary sense of relief, but when anxiety is driving the need for it, that relief often doesn’t last.

Soon, the doubt creeps back in. So you ask again. And again.

The problem isn’t that you need reassurance. It’s that reassurance alone may not be addressing what’s underneath the fear.

In my latest blog, “Why Reassurance Never Lasts,” I explore why we can become caught in the reassurance cycle — and what might actually help break it.

💬 Have you ever noticed that no amount of reassurance seems to feel like enough?

Read the full blog here: https://clarendoncounselling.co.uk/blog/why-reassurance-never-lasts

There’s something about walking that can quieten the noise in your head. 🌿You don’t always need to find the right words,...
03/09/2026

There’s something about walking that can quieten the noise in your head. 🌿

You don’t always need to find the right words, solve the problem or have all the answers. Sometimes, you just need to put one foot in front of the other and give yourself some space to breathe.

Fresh air, movement, nature and a little distance from whatever is weighing on you can make a bigger difference than we realise.

Walking won’t fix everything — but it can give your mind the space it needs to process, reset and reconnect. 💛

And if you’re struggling, you don’t have to walk through it alone.

Could you give yourself 20 minutes today to step outside and walk? 🌳

02/09/2026

You can spend so much of your life trying to be who you think you should be.

The person your family expects.
The partner who never causes problems.
The friend who is always there for everyone.
The version of yourself that feels acceptable to others.

But what if you stopped trying to fit into everyone else’s expectations and started asking:

Who am I, when I’m not trying to please everyone else?

Being yourself isn’t selfish.
It’s not about becoming someone who doesn’t care about others.

It’s about knowing yourself, accepting yourself, and giving yourself permission to take up space as the person you really are. 💛

You don’t have to become someone else to be worthy.

You can be anything in life — but the best thing you can be is YOU.

💬 What would change if you gave yourself permission to be more authentically you?

If you’d like support exploring who you are beneath the expectations, counselling can help. Reach out to find out more.

🌿 Sometimes, we just need to pause.This bank holiday weekend gave me the chance to step away from the noise, get outside...
01/09/2026

🌿 Sometimes, we just need to pause.

This bank holiday weekend gave me the chance to step away from the noise, get outside, breathe a little deeper and simply notice what was around me.

Nature has a wonderful way of reminding us that we don’t always have to be doing.

In counselling, we can create a similar space — a place to slow down, step away from the constant demands and expectations, and pay attention to what’s really going on beneath the surface.

Sometimes, clarity doesn’t come from thinking harder.

Sometimes, it comes when we finally give ourselves permission to pause. 💛

If life feels a little noisy at the moment, perhaps ask yourself:

“When was the last time I gave myself space to simply be?”

đŸŒ± If you’d like some support creating that space, get in touch to find out how counselling could help.

When silence isn’t peace
Sometimes a lack of conflict in a relationship can look like everything is fine.But silence can...
31/08/2026

When silence isn’t peace


Sometimes a lack of conflict in a relationship can look like everything is fine.

But silence can also mean:
💭 You’re avoiding difficult conversations
💭 You’re afraid of how your partner might react
💭 You’ve stopped feeling heard
💭 You’re keeping your feelings to yourself to “keep the peace”
💭 You’ve emotionally checked out

Healthy relationships aren’t conflict-free. They’re relationships where both people feel safe enough to be honest, listen, repair and reconnect.

So ask yourself: Are we genuinely at peace, or have we simply stopped talking?

If you’re struggling to communicate or feel disconnected in your relationship, you don’t have to work it out alone.

đŸ“© Get in touch to explore how counselling could help you reconnect.

Sometimes, taking care of your mental health doesn’t look like sitting down and figuring everything out.Sometimes it loo...
30/08/2026

Sometimes, taking care of your mental health doesn’t look like sitting down and figuring everything out.

Sometimes it looks like getting outside, slowing down, taking a breath and giving yourself permission to simply be. 🌿

We can spend so much time rushing from one thing to the next that we forget to check in with ourselves.

Counselling can offer you that pause — a safe space to untangle your thoughts, understand your feelings and make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface.

You don’t need to have all the answers before you reach out. You just need to take the first small step. 💛

đŸ“© If you’re ready to talk, get in touch to book a counselling session.

đŸŒ± Small steps will take you forward.You don’t have to have everything figured out before you start.Sometimes, moving for...
29/08/2026

đŸŒ± Small steps will take you forward.

You don’t have to have everything figured out before you start.

Sometimes, moving forward means taking one small step — asking for help, setting a boundary, having an honest conversation, or simply giving yourself permission to acknowledge how you really feel.

Counselling isn’t about changing everything overnight. It’s about creating a safe space to understand yourself, work through what’s holding you back, and take things one step at a time.

Progress doesn’t have to be dramatic to be meaningful. 💛

What small step could you take today?

If you’re ready to take a first step into therapy, get in touch to find out how counselling could support you.

Sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is pause. 🌿Step away from the noise. Take a breath. Give yourself permission to ...
28/08/2026

Sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is pause. 🌿

Step away from the noise. Take a breath. Give yourself permission to notice what you’re feeling rather than pushing it aside.

Counselling can offer you a safe space to slow down, make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface, and begin to move forward with greater clarity.

You don’t have to have everything figured out before you ask for support. 💛

If something in your life feels difficult right now, get in touch to find out how counselling could help you.

You deserve support. 💛You don’t have to wait until things feel unbearable before reaching out.Whether you’re struggling ...
27/08/2026

You deserve support. 💛

You don’t have to wait until things feel unbearable before reaching out.

Whether you’re struggling with communication, conflict, relationships, or simply feeling overwhelmed, asking for support isn’t a sign that you’re failing.

Sometimes, having someone outside the situation listen without judgement can help you understand what’s really going on — and what you want to do next.

You deserve to feel heard, understood and supported. 💛

If you’re ready to explore counselling, get in touch to arrange an initial appointment.

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Wednesday 11:30am - 8pm
Friday 10:15am - 6:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm

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