Life Balance Counselling Just for You

Life Balance Counselling Just for You One to one counselling service offering Humanistic Person Centered, Cognitive Behaviourial Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy.

I hold Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.A Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotheraphy) and an Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society. I work with all issues and adults and young people with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, anger management issues. I am not here to offer advice

but to help you work out the best way to deal with a problem. I offer Employees help with their Employee Assistance Programme.

11/08/2026

Perfectionism isn't always about colour-coded cupboards or tidy desks.

Sometimes it looks like…

✨ Overthinking.
✨ Procrastinating.
✨ Being afraid of getting it wrong.
✨ Feeling like you have to do everything yourself.

It's often much more about fear than perfection.

And recognising that is the first step towards being kinder to ourselves.

10/08/2026

Have you ever caught yourself thinking…

"I should be coping better."
"I should have done more."
"I shouldn't have made that mistake."

Those little "shoulds" can become incredibly heavy.

The truth is, none of us were meant to get everything right all the time.

What if, today, you gave yourself the same kindness you'd offer a friend?

That feels like a good place to start. 💚

07/08/2026

A little Friday question...

Do you find routine comforting, or do you enjoy a bit of spontaneity?

Or perhaps you're somewhere in the middle?

I'd love to hear what works best for you—and why.

Wishing you a peaceful weekend. 💚

06/08/2026

Creating stability when life feels different

When our usual routine changes, even small habits can help us feel more grounded.

Here are a few gentle ideas:

🌿 Enjoy your morning drink without rushing.

🌿 Go for a short walk each day, even if it's only ten minutes.

🌿 Spend a few moments noticing something around you that brings a sense of calm.

These aren't things you have to do.

They're simply little anchors that can help when life feels a bit different.

05/08/2026

"You should feel relaxed on holiday"

There's an expectation that holidays should leave us feeling instantly relaxed.

But that's not always how it works.

Sometimes it takes a while for our minds to catch up with the fact that we've finally stopped.

Sometimes worries that were tucked away during busy weeks quietly resurface when life becomes still.

That doesn't mean you're doing your holiday "wrong".

It simply means you're human.

Give yourself permission to settle into a slower pace in your own time. 🌿

04/08/2026

Why our minds prefer familiarity

Have you ever looked forward to something... and still felt a little unsettled when it arrived?

Whether it's a holiday, a new routine, or a positive life change, our minds often prefer what's familiar.

Familiarity feels safe because we know what to expect.

That means it's completely normal to feel excited and uncertain at the same time.

Those feelings don't cancel each other out—they can exist side by side.

If life feels a little different at the moment, be patient with yourself. It often takes time for both our minds and bodies to adjust. 💚

03/08/2026

Have you ever gone on holiday expecting to feel instantly relaxed... only to find lots of thoughts and feelings appearing instead?

You're not alone.

When life slows down, our minds often have a chance to catch up.

Sometimes that's uncomfortable, but it doesn't mean anything has gone wrong.

Be gentle with yourself if that's your experience. 💚

31/07/2026

A little Friday question...

When do you find it easiest to properly switch off?

I'd love to hear what helps you relax. 💚

30/07/2026

Three tiny ideas if today feels a bit busy...

🌿 Put your phone away for five minutes.

🌿 Step outside and take a few slow breaths.

🌿 Do one everyday task a little more slowly than usual.

You don't have to change your whole routine.

Sometimes a few gentle moments are enough.

29/07/2026

Just because you had a quieter day doesn't mean you achieved less as a person.

Your to-do list isn't a measure of your worth.

Some days your biggest achievement is getting through the day with kindness towards yourself.

And that's enough. 💚

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