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15/05/2026

This week is

We've been taught to see therapy as something we turn to when things fall apart. But what if it was something we built into our lives the same way we build in annual checkups, dental cleanings, and eye exams? Mental health is just health.

07/05/2026

Some people think therapy is advice, solutions, or being “fixed.”
But relational therapy is something far deeper than that.

It’s what can happen when another human being meets you fully. Not just the polished parts, but the grief, shame, fear, anger, and survival underneath it all, and stays.

No judgement.
No performance.
No needing to earn your right to be held with care.

Sometimes healing begins in the very first moment your nervous system realises:
“I am no longer alone in this.”

01/05/2026

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just not yourself lately?

Hi, I'm Nikita, a Humanistic therapist with an integrative relational approach.
l offer a calm, supportive space to explore whatever's been feeling heavy, whether that's recent or something you've been carrying for a long time.

Together, we'll move at your pace I can support you with things like:
🌱Grief and loss
🌱Anxiety or a racing mind
🌱Low mood and self-doubt
🌱Burnout and exhaustion
🌱Stress and overwhelm
🌱Relationship struggles
🌱Trauma and lasting impact of painful experiences
🌱Big life transitions or feeling stuck
🌱Finding confidence and a sense of self again

If you'd like to explore working together, I offer 50-minute sessions at £40*
Morpeth, Northumberland 📍

📞📩You're welcome to get in touch to arrange an initial conversation, no pressure, just a chance to see if it feels right for you.

28/04/2026

17/04/2026

This for me is the heartcry of trauma: 'There's nobody there'. It's been the core of my experience. And it's why the therapeutic relationship has been so key for me in healing and recovery.

To find out more, listen to my podcast episode #17: 'How to keep going through challenging times (part one)' at https://www.carolynspring.com/podcast/podcast-17-how-to-keep-going-through-challenging-times-part-1/ where you can also find a full transcript.

Or search for 'Conversations with Carolyn Spring' on Audible, Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

08/04/2026

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The relationship >>>>

30/03/2026

Our brain is forever making predictions about what's going to happen. Trauma gets us zoned in on those predictions as a way of trying to protect ourselves from potential threat. So when something different happens, something that's new – even if it's good – our alarm system can activate because we don't know whether this 'new' thing is safe or not.

To find out more, listen to my podcast episode #20: ‘How therapy transformed me’ at
https://www.carolynspring.com/podcast/podcast-20-how-therapy-transformed-me/ where you can also find a full transcript.

Or search for 'Conversations with Carolyn Spring' on Audible, Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

26/03/2026

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When trauma is triggered, the mind can enter a state known as age regression, where you emotionally respond as the younger version of yourself who first experienced the pain. In these moments, your reactions may feel overwhelming because they are rooted in past wounds rather than the present situation. It can seem confusing, as your current self is replaced by the feelings and coping mechanisms of that earlier age. Understanding age regression helps you recognize that these responses are not weaknesses, but signals from unresolved experiences. With awareness and compassion, you can begin to support that younger self and respond from your present strength.

25/03/2026