Clarendon Counselling

Clarendon Counselling Individual Counselling, Couples Therapy & CBT. BACP registered Psychotherapist.

10/06/2026

It starts with you. Not everyone else. 💛

It’s coming! Get a first glimpse at my upcoming book!With access to the priority list with a launch day discount and exc...
09/06/2026

It’s coming! Get a first glimpse at my upcoming book!

With access to the priority list with a launch day discount and exclusive bonuses you won’t want to miss out!

Ready to help your relationship blossom?

Sign up today 👇

https://clarendoncounselling.co.uk/my-book

“Just checking in on you. You okay?”Not the version of you that says “I’m fine” automatically.Not the version that keeps...
08/06/2026

“Just checking in on you. You okay?”

Not the version of you that says “I’m fine” automatically.
Not the version that keeps everyone else going.
Not the version that brushes things aside and carries on.

You.

How are you really doing?

Sometimes we get so used to coping that we stop noticing how much we’re carrying. A simple check-in can be a powerful reminder that your thoughts, feelings, and wellbeing matter too.

Take a moment today to pause and ask yourself the same question:
Are you okay?

💬 If this resonates with you, leave a ❤️ in the comments or share one thing you’re doing to look after yourself today.

Quiet confidence doesn’t need to prove itself.It’s not the loudest voice in the room, the constant need for validation, ...
07/06/2026

Quiet confidence doesn’t need to prove itself.

It’s not the loudest voice in the room, the constant need for validation, or having all the answers. Quiet confidence comes from knowing your worth, trusting yourself, and staying grounded even when doubt shows up.

It’s speaking kindly to yourself when things don’t go to plan.
It’s setting boundaries without guilt.
It’s allowing yourself to take up space without needing permission.

The most powerful confidence often grows in silence—through self-awareness, self-acceptance, and the courage to keep showing up as yourself.

What’s one way you’ve learned to trust yourself more recently? Share below 👇

06/06/2026

Treat yourself the way you want others to treat you.

When you do…when you respect yourself….when you show people what you deserve, you draw people to you that also want to treat you that way.

How do you want others to treat you? Start with you.

New article of mine, published by the Counselling Directory.‘Why Am I So Hard On Myself? explores why your inner critic ...
05/06/2026

New article of mine, published by the Counselling Directory.

‘Why Am I So Hard On Myself? explores why your inner critic shows up and affects the way you live your life and why you keep hold of it.

What part does shame have to play? Take a look and find out 👀

https://clarendoncounselling.co.uk/blog/why-am-i-so-hard-on-myself

04/06/2026

2 ways to quieten down your inner critic:

1. Offer reassurance 😌

2. Give your inner cheerleader a louder voice 📣

Both involve you building confidence in yourself.

Both will see you feeling much better day to day.

Focused breathing is one of the simplest tools we have for calming the mind and body.When we slow our breath, we send a ...
03/06/2026

Focused breathing is one of the simplest tools we have for calming the mind and body.

When we slow our breath, we send a message to our nervous system that we are safe. This can help reduce feelings of anxiety, lower stress levels, improve concentration, and create a greater sense of emotional balance.

You don’t need hours of meditation to benefit. Even taking a few slow, intentional breaths can help you reconnect with the present moment and create a little more space between you and whatever you’re carrying.

Your breath is always with you — a gentle anchor you can return to whenever life feels overwhelming.

✨ Have you ever noticed a difference in how you feel after taking a few slow, deep breaths? Let me know in the comments.

02/06/2026

Your inner critic often believes it’s protecting you.

It tells you not to speak up because you might embarrass yourself.
It tells you not to try because you might fail.
It tells you not to trust because you might get hurt.

But while its intentions may be protective, its methods can be harsh.

What if, instead of arguing with your inner critic or trying to silence it, you reassured it?

💭 “Thank you for trying to protect me.”
💭 “I know you’re worried.”
💭 “It’s okay, I can handle this.”
💭 “I don’t need fear to make my decisions.”

The inner critic often softens when it feels heard rather than fought against.

Self-compassion isn’t about getting rid of your inner critic. It’s about developing a relationship with it that is less driven by fear and shame.

👇 What does your inner critic say most often? Share a word or phrase in the comments.

💛 Save this post for the next time self-doubt shows up.

“Am I overreacting?”It’s a question many of us ask ourselves when we’re hurt, upset, angry, disappointed, or overwhelmed...
01/06/2026

“Am I overreacting?”

It’s a question many of us ask ourselves when we’re hurt, upset, angry, disappointed, or overwhelmed.

Sometimes it’s a genuine attempt to gain perspective.
But often, it’s a sign that we’ve learned to doubt our own emotional experience.

Instead of asking, “Am I overreacting?”, try asking:

✨ What am I reacting to?
✨ What is this situation bringing up for me?
✨ What need, boundary, fear, or wound has been touched?
✨ What is my emotion trying to tell me?

Your feelings don’t need to be justified to exist.

The goal isn’t to decide whether your emotions are “too much” or “not enough.” The goal is to understand them.

When you become curious about your reactions rather than critical of them, you create space for self-awareness, self-compassion, and growth.

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Grosvenor House, Agecroft Enterprise Park
Manchester
M274AA

Opening Hours

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

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+447831202104

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