Brain Matters Counselling

13/06/2026

We all need a bit of peace and quite sometimes

09/06/2026

NEW DATES
Ever wanted to become an EMDR therapist?

Now is your opportunity to begin your EMDR journey through live, interactive training working with real clients in a supportive and practical learning environment.

Unlike many training programmes, you'll gain hands-on experience and have the opportunity to see EMDR in action while being fully supported throughout your learning. This is a chance to build your confidence, develop your skills, and deepen your understanding of the EMDR process in real-world practice.

As part of the training, you'll also receive:

✨ EMDR pulsators (worth £290)
✨ A bag of goodies
✨ Live training and demonstrations with real clients
✨ Ongoing support and learning opportunities

Whether you're looking to expand your therapeutic skills or take the next step in your professional development, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Interested? Click the link below to find out more and secure your place.
https://courses.thecounsellingacademy.com/courses/suffolk2

06/06/2026

Many people believe that EMDR is only used to help those experiencing PTSD or Complex PTSD, but that's actually a common misconception.

EMDR is a powerful therapeutic approach that can help with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, panic attacks, low self-esteem, phobias, grief, emotional dysregulation, stress, relationship difficulties, and the impact of adverse life experiences.

Often, our current struggles are connected to past experiences that have become "stuck" and continue to affect how we think, feel, and respond today. EMDR helps the brain process these experiences in a healthy way, reducing their emotional impact and allowing you to move forward.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or simply not like yourself, EMDR may be able to help.

To find out more or arrange a free 20-minute consultation, contact Sharon at Brain Matters Counselling:

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.brainmatterscounselling.com

01/06/2026

Very excited to be able to announce that I am now able to offer in person sessions as off 8th June (Monday's only). Thanks to the hair and beauty company for renting me a room. They are situated at Ben's yard, which is near Ely on route to Soham (A142).

30/04/2026

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15/04/2026

Ever wanted to undertake EMDR training, but felt put off by all the hoops you have to jump through?

At The Counselling Academy, we believe EMDR training should be accessible to therapists — because of the real, life-changing benefits it can offer clients.

Our live EMDR training in Suffolk is designed to give you hands-on experience, real client practice, and the confidence to start integrating EMDR into your work straight away — without unnecessary barriers.

If this feels like the right next step for you, take a look here:

Join our live EMDR training and gain hands-on experience in trauma therapy. Learn how to apply EMDR techniques effectively, enhance client healing, and earn your certification. Perfect for therapists seeking practical, expert-led EMDR training.

02/04/2026

Trauma doesn’t always look the way people expect it to.

It’s not just what happened — it’s how the mind and body learned to adapt in order to survive.

Sometimes trauma looks like anxiety, always being on edge or unable to relax.

Sometimes it looks like emotional numbness, feeling disconnected or “flat.”

It can show up as overthinking, people-pleasing, avoiding situations, or struggling to trust others.

For some, it’s being constantly busy to avoid feeling.

For others, it’s feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unable to move forward.

What we often label as “difficult behaviour” or “self-sabotage” is, in many cases, protection.

These responses made sense at the time. They served a purpose.

But healing is about gently helping the mind and body realise that the danger has passed — and that new ways of coping are possible.

If this resonates, you’re not alone — and support is available.

At BrainMatters Counselling, we offer a safe, compassionate space to explore your experiences at your own pace.

26/02/2026

Psychotherapeutic counselling goes beyond simply talking about problems. It looks at how past experiences, emotions, and patterns may still be influencing your thoughts, relationships, and behaviours today.

It’s a supportive, confidential space to explore what’s really going on beneath the surface — helping you gain insight, develop healthier coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change.

There’s no “one size fits all” approach. Therapy is tailored to you, working at your pace, with the aim of helping you feel more grounded, empowered, and able to move forward in life.

Taking the first step can feel daunting — but it can also be the beginning of real change.

20/02/2026

08/02/2026

Are you a qualified counsellor at Level 4 or above with a minimum of 100 practice hours?

If so, this could be the course for you.

I’ve completed this training myself and found it incredibly valuable — it has genuinely enhanced my practice. The course equips you with everything you need to begin using EMDR at an advanced level straight away, alongside ongoing support should you need it.

If you’re unable to attend the Suffolk training, we’re also offering this course in Kent, Yorkshire, Scotland, Devon, and other locations across the UK.

https://courses.thecounsellingacademy.com/courses/suffolk_may_26