Imperfectly perfect

02/09/2026

💛 Sometimes it isn’t about wanting your life to end… it’s about desperately wanting the pain to end.

When someone is suicidal, it can be difficult for those around them to understand what they are feeling.

It may not be that they want to leave the people they love.
It may not be that they want to disappear.
It may simply be that they cannot see another way to escape what they are carrying.

Emotional pain can become so overwhelming that a person can lose sight of any other option.

That’s why listening matters.

Not judging.
Not telling someone they have so much to live for.
Not saying “others have it worse.”
Not trying to immediately fix everything.

Sometimes, what someone needs most is for somebody to sit beside them in that darkness and say:

“I’m here. You don’t have to carry this alone.”

If you’re worried about someone, ask them how they really are. And if you’re struggling yourself, please tell someone.

You don’t need to wait until things become unbearable before asking for help.

There is always a reason to reach out, even if you can’t see the reason to carry on right now. 💛

September is Su***de Prevention Month. Let’s keep talking. Let’s keep listening. Let’s keep checking in.

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01/09/2026

💛 September is Su***de Prevention Month 💛

Sometimes the people who are struggling the most are the ones who look like they’re coping perfectly well.

They go to work.
They smile.
They look after their children.
They answer “I’m fine” when someone asks how they are.

But underneath, they may be exhausted, overwhelmed, lonely or simply struggling to see a way forward.

Su***de prevention isn’t just about knowing the right words when someone is in crisis. It’s about noticing, listening and creating spaces where people feel safe enough to be honest.

You don’t have to have the perfect words.

Sometimes asking “Are you really okay?” and being prepared to sit with the answer can make all the difference.

And if you are the person struggling, please know this:

You don’t have to have everything figured out today.
You don’t have to pretend you’re okay.
You don’t have to carry it all on your own.

Talking about suicidal thoughts does not put the idea into someone’s head. It can open the door to support, understanding and help.

💛 Please check in on the people you love.

And if you’re struggling yourself, reach out to someone you trust, your GP, a mental health professional, or a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger, call 999 or go to A&E.

There is no shame in needing help.

You matter. Your story matters. And there can be a way through, even when you can’t see it right now. 🫶

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29/06/2026

🤍 It’s Okay 🤍

It’s okay to make mistakes.
It’s okay to have bad days.
It’s okay to be less than perfect.
It’s okay to do what’s best for you.
And it’s okay to simply be yourself.

So many of us spend our lives trying to meet everyone else’s expectations, often forgetting that our own wellbeing matters too.

Person-centred counselling offers a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. You don’t have to have all the answers, and you don’t have to face life’s challenges alone.

Remember, asking for support isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s an act of self-care and courage.

If you’re thinking about taking that first step, I’d be honoured to walk alongside you on your journey.

💙 Visit my counselling page to find out more or get in touch:

​Hi I am Liz, as a qualified counsellor, I offer online, telephone and face-to-face. In working with adults and young adults, I offer a safe and confidential space where feelings can be explored in a gentle and non-judgemental way, I’m based just outside Sudbury. I also offer some short notice a...

06/05/2026

Hi everyone 👋

I wanted to introduce myself — I’m a qualified counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for people to talk through whatever they’re going through, whether that’s anxiety, low mood, stress, or difficulties within family life.

Sessions are available [online/in-person] in [long melford ], and I’m always happy to have an informal chat if you’re unsure whether counselling is right for you.

If you’d like to know more, feel free to message me privately or take a look at my profile: https://www.bacp.co.uk/profile/6f34cd05-c7b7-ea11-a812-000d3ab855e7

Thank you 💛

Registered Member MBACP offering support for Abuse, Addictions, Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Loss, Personal development, Post-traumatic stress, Self esteem, Trauma, Women's issues

26/03/2026

You are not stuck.

It might feel like you’re going in circles… ⭕️ revisiting the same thoughts, the same patterns, the same emotions. That can be exhausting. But what if this isn’t you being stuck — what if this is you being in the middle?

The middle of healing is often the hardest place to be. It’s where awareness grows, but clarity isn’t fully there yet. It’s where you start to outgrow old versions of yourself, but haven’t quite stepped into the new one. It can feel uncomfortable, uncertain, even overwhelming.

But growth lives here.

Every time you pause instead of react… every time you question an old belief… every time you choose to show yourself compassion instead of criticism — you are changing. Even if it doesn’t feel like it yet.

You are not going backwards. You are becoming.

Stronger than your past ever imagined.

If you’re in this “in-between” space right now, be gentle with yourself. You don’t have to rush the process. You just have to keep going.

💬 If this resonates, I’m here to support you.

15/03/2026

Not everything we carry is visible. 🧳

Many people walk through life appearing strong, capable, and “fine” on the outside, while inside they may be carrying grief, pressure, fear, shame, loneliness, or past trauma.

These invisible burdens can feel heavy and isolating, especially when it seems like everyone else has it together. The truth is, many of us are carrying things that others cannot see.

Counselling can offer a safe, confidential space to gently explore what you’re holding, at your own pace, without judgement. You don’t have to carry it all on your own.

If this resonates with you, support is available. 💬

27/10/2025