Kingdom Counselling

09/08/2026

🗣 Sometimes the things people say with the best intentions can be the most unhelpful.

💬 "Just think positive."
💬 "Just be grateful."
💬 "Everyone has bad days."
💬 "Stop overthinking."
💬 "There are people worse off than you."

What has someone said to you that wasn't helpful?

Or what's a phrase you've heard about mental health that you found unhelpful?

Share it in the comments, your experience might help someone else choose more supportive words ⬇️

Emma xx

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www.kingdom-counselling.com

03/08/2026

I don't normally go on my phone on holiday but this is a conversation I want to be part of. It's something I feel passionate about.......

💛 I want to acknowledge World Breastfeeding Week in a way that may not be the most popular.

I breastfed my children because I felt I should. I felt the pressure. The messages that "breast is best" were everywhere, and I believed stopping would mean I was somehow failing.

But....... I hated it!

Breastfeeding has many wonderful benefits, and for many families it is a positive and meaningful experience. Formula feeding is also a valid, loving choice. Both have their own advantages and challenges.

What matters most is that parents are supported to make informed decisions that work for their family and not decisions driven by guilt, pressure, or fear of judgment.

As women and mums let's move away from comparison and competition. Motherhood is hard enough without feeling we have to justify every choice we make.

Support over shame.
Compassion over comparison.
Connection over competition.

💛 Happy World Breastfeeding Week

31/07/2026

🌞 Out of Office 🌞

I am taking week off to go to Turkey with my family 🇹🇷☀️.

I know I've only recently returned from a trip, and I don't take for granted how lucky I am to be able to enjoy another holiday, especially this one with my children.

I will reply to enquiries and emails when I am home.

See you all in a week! 💙

Emma xx

26/07/2026

✨ A new week brings a fresh opportunity to check in with yourself.

What's one thing you're going to prioritise this week?

💚 Your mental wellbeing
💙 Rest
🌱 Boundaries
☀️ Joy
💬 Something else?

Feel free to share your answers in the comments ⬇️

22/07/2026

❤️ I love an evening walk

🚶‍♀️Walking isn't just good for our physical health.

🧠 Research shows it can help reduce stress, improve mood, ease anxiety, and create the mental space we often need to process our thoughts and emotions.

👥️ Sometimes it's easier to talk when we're walking side by side rather than sitting face to face.

🌿 This is one of the reasons I offer Walk and Talk Therapy. More clients are choosing this approach, and find it feels more relaxed, less intimidating, and helps conversations flow more naturally.

🌻 Being outdoors can make therapy feel different – offering space to breathe, reflect, and move forward, both literally and emotionally.

🚶‍♀️If you've been thinking about therapy but the idea of sitting in a therapy room doesn't feel right for you, Walk and Talk Therapy could be a great alternative.

Emma x

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www.kingdom-counselling.com

08/07/2026

🏝 I had the most amazing week away and coming home feeling refreshed and recharged. I definitely could have stayed longer, but reality calls 😊

01/07/2026

🏝 Holiday mode- activated! 🏝

I am out of office until next Thursday (9th) so all emails and enquiries will be picked up then.

Emma x

21/06/2026

💙 Father’s Day 💙

For some people, Father’s Day is a time of love, gratitude and celebration, a chance to honour a dad who has been present, supportive, and a safe place to turn to.

For others, it can be complicated. Some have a relationship that is distant, painful, or difficult. Some have lost their dads. Some have fathers who were physically present but emotionally unavailable. Some have been raised by someone else who became their father figure. And some people don’t know their dad at all.

There is no “right” way to feel today.

You might feel joy, sadness, anger, grief, gratitude, confusion — or nothing at all. All of those experiences are valid. You may also be longing to be a dad yourself.

If Father’s Day is difficult for you, be gentle with yourself. You don’t have to force a feeling or a celebration that doesn’t fit your experience.

And if you’re celebrating today, I hope you have a lovely day 💙

Emma xx

www.kingdom-counselling.com

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Professional online counselling services in Newport for anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma, with flexible options including Walk & Talk therapy. Tailored support for mental well-being.

18/06/2026

❤️ Sometimes I still can't quite believe that people choose to trust me with their stories, struggles, fears, hopes, and most personal experiences.

I'm so proud of the practice I've built and the work I get to do every day 🫶

15/06/2026

What a great weekend in London with friends & family! ❤️

As a counsellor and mum, life is often about supporting others to grow and thrive. This weekend, I had the privilege of watching my own daughter do exactly that as she took to the stage at the Shaftesbury Theatre 😍

Watching her and her friends step outside their comfort zones, embrace opportunities, and shine reminds me why encouragement, resilience, and belief is so important 🌟