Green Space Therapy and Counselling

09/08/2026

Holidays 🏖☀️🌴

A time to step away from the demands of everyday. Holidays are a chance to put down work & enjoy family time, to relax or get away from 'it all'.

With having a holiday you increase expectations of yourself, others and the environment around you,
To not get ill,
To make memories
To be 'just right'.

Having these higher expectations creates feeling of unease which can manifest as,
Feeling upset or tearful,
Feeling stressed,
Being irritable
Increased anxiety,
Feeling taken for granted,
Feeling unrested.

This can lead to thoughts such as
I need a week off to recover from my week off,
I didn't do everything I wanted to do,
What a waste of a week,
I've missed out because of being ill,
I haven't done enough.

Reframe - what are the postives from your holiday?
Practise gratitude - I'm really pleased we/I......
Focus on what you can control and the good stuff from the holiday.
Release - remember there are things, people and circumstances out of your control and choosing to let this go helps you to look forward more positively.

Go gently,
Alison 💚

12/07/2026

🫶🏻 Honouring my mum.

Today is my mums birthday and I've been feeling the waves of grief all week.

19 years since she died. I often discuss with clients how we can honour our loved ones as celebrating just doesn't sit quite right.

Today I've smiled with my boys as we've honoured my mum sharing in a favourite memory of mine, making jam tarts! 😋 from a cook book passed down through 3 generations.

I very rarely drink alcohol and I'm choosing to enjoy a glass of Chenin Blanc (a favourite wine of mum's) with one of her favourite chocs, Turkish delight......still not sure if I like it or not 😂

Feel free to turn the volume up and join me in a little dance to the Four Tops, her favourite band 🎶

Go kindly you lovely lot
💚🌱

09/07/2026

🙏💚
So pleased I could help and loving seeing this school garden come to life.

>> IT'S GONE BANANAS

05/07/2026

Grief shows up in many ways and can impact us all differently.

Here's 3 ways you can support yourself on the tougher days.

Wherever you are in your grief process, go kindly with yourself
Alison 💚 🌱

01/07/2026

🌱Creating a community garden 🌱

Taking an unloved outdoor space and turning it into something truly special. Being able to design this garden for The St Francis community centre in Hinckley has been such a privilege.

Bringing that design to life couldn't have happened without the dedication of amazing volunteers, the support of Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council and The Pierce Perspective team.

This garden highlights edimentals, sustainability, being wildlife friendly and the importance of gardening in helping mental health.

The garden will offer a way to grow food for the community, create meaningful connections, encourage and promote biodiversity and be a safe, welcoming space.

💚Please turn your phone to landscape to fully enjoy the garden's creation.💚

25/06/2026

It's been such a privilege to design this new community garden with The Pierce Perspective and help bring it to life with an amazing group of volunteers.
We'd love to welcome you to the launch on Saturday. 💚
Please share this with your friends and family to help reach anyone who might benefit from this amazing community space 🌱

🌿 St Francis Community Centre Open Day 🌿

Bring the whole family along to explore the brand new community garden, with stalls, activities for all ages and more 🌼

📅 27 June
🕛 12–3pm
📍 St Francis Community Centre, Hinckley

FREE entry

Pop down, have a look around and enjoy a great afternoon with your community 💚
The St Francis Community Centre The Pierce Perspective