Absolute Counselling

02/09/2026

Want to improve your sleep?

Start with your alarm clock. ⏰

☀️ Your morning sets the tone

A consistent wake-up time can help support your body’s natural sleep-wake rhythm.

🌤️ Get some daylight

Natural light in the morning helps your body recognise that it’s time to be awake.

Try getting outside for a short walk or having your morning coffee outdoors.

🌙 Create a wind-down routine

Good sleep starts before bedtime.

Reduce screen time, limit caffeine later in the day and give yourself time to relax.

💚 Small changes can make a difference

You don’t need to overhaul your whole routine.

Start with one small change and build from there.

Better sleep supports better wellbeing — at home and at work.

September Self-Care

⏰ Wake up consistently
☀️ Get some morning light
🌙 Create a calming evening routine
💚 Give yourself time to adjust

Look after your sleep. Look after yourself.

Want to talk through sleeping habits. Drop me a message @ [email protected]

23/08/2026

My happy place. 🐴

I can’t tell you how much it means to me to be back in the saddle for the second time this month. 🐴💙

It did make me wonder… did my trusty steed feel the same way?

I decided the only way to find out was to give him the reins. Let him choose where we went, and if he decided he wanted to head straight back home, I would let him.

But he didn’t💙🐴

He stayed on the right side of the roads, headed down a few shady paths and was so relaxed the whole way. The noise of his hoof landing on the ground was therapeutic.

Feeling mentally grounded, hips feeling happy. 🥰

Sometimes, it really is the small things that bring the biggest rewards. 🐴

Thank you Tarot for always being by my side. 💙 As difficult memories start the surface. The loss of loved ones runs deeper each day. Your daily presence will keep give me on track.

30/07/2026

Just in case anyone missed the rain this morning… here’s the evidence. 🌧️🐶

Never thought I’d say this, but I’m actually enjoying the smell of wet dog! 😂

28/07/2026

Why do people talk negatively about others? I just don’t get it!

Let’s talk more positively about others.

If you can’t - when say nothing.

The world is hurting we all need to start supporting each other. We all need to heal. ❤️‍🩹



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03/06/2026

Self-Care in Paris 🇫🇷

A few days away from the laptop, work, and the usual routine.

Taking time to explore a new city, try new foods, experience a different culture and enjoy what Paris had to offer.

Most importantly, spending quality time with loved ones, making memories, sharing laughter, and enjoying moments together that will be remembered long after the trip is over.

Sometimes self-care isn’t just about rest; it’s about reconnecting with the people who matter most, embracing new experiences, and creating space for joy and personal growth.

Feeling rested, restored, and ready for the months ahead.

22/05/2026

How to Find the Right Therapist

Following Mental Health Awareness Week, you may be thinking about finding a therapist but feeling unsure where to start. That uncertainty is completely normal.

Finding a therapist can feel a bit like scrolling through a dating app, except instead of wondering who likes long walks or if you have anything in common. You are trying to work out who might help. There are thousands of profiles describing approaches, qualifications, and specialisms.

The truth is, most people do not know what type of therapy they need. They only know that something feels off, and that they want to make a change.

You might have heard of CBT because it is widely offered through the NHS, and that familiarity can feel helpful. But once you start reading therapist profiles, it can feel as if you need a glossary, a spreadsheet and a lie down.

Here are a few things to consider:
· Do you want online or in-person sessions?
· Location and availability?
· Male or female?
· Do they have experience working with people,
with similar problems to yours?”
· How many sessions do they think you might need?
(always a trick question)
· How often will the sessions be?

You do not need to arrive with a diagnosis or the “right” words. You only need to describe what you are finding difficult.

Examples
· “I have negative feelings that stop me from doing the things
I want to do.”
· “I do not feel like myself lately.”
· “I feel anxious all the time.”
· “My relationship is struggling.”

Reaching Out and What to Say

These days, most people find a therapist online, meaning a message is often the first point of contact. This can feel easier if you are anxious or unsure what to say. Although sometimes it can make it harder to begin building a connection with the therapist.

Once you have received a reply, you generally have two options.
The first is to book an initial session. Nothing truly replaces sitting face to face with the therapist to work out whether they feel like the right fit for you.

Option two is to arrange a phone call to ask any unanswered questions. Hearing someone’s voice and having a real-time conversation can often feel reassuring.

The relationship between therapist and client is one of the most important parts of therapy. A therapist may have every qualification, but if you do not feel comfortable, heard or understood, they may not feel like the right fit for you.

Finding the right support can feel daunting, but reaching out is often the hardest step. The first session is not about getting everything right. It is simply about starting the conversation.

If you are thinking about starting counselling and would like an informal conversation about how therapy could help, please feel free to get in touch.

Email - [email protected]
Mobile - 07875 485416
Website - www.absolutecounselling.com

15/05/2026

What a powerful week ‘Mental Health Awareness Week’ has proven to be.
It’s been a privilege to travel around the county supporting companies with their mental health awareness strategies and conversations.

What stood out most was the willingness of people to open up and share their own experiences of mental health struggles in such a positive and honest way. I left feeling genuinely uplifted by the courage people showed.

There was a time when many would have walked in the opposite direction when they saw a mental health stand appear in the workplace. This week felt very different. People moved closer, started conversations, shared experiences with colleagues, and encouraged others to do the same. That shift matters.

Well done to everyone who contributed to making this week such a success. In our corner of the world, we broke down stigma, opened up important conversations, and helped improve awareness and understanding around mental health.

The conversation is changing, and that’s something worth celebrating.

12/05/2026

💚 Wipac UK chose Mental Health Awareness Week to launch their new Mental Health in the Workplace service for employees.

Using brain-shaped stress balls was a simple but effective way to start conversations around mental health, and support in the workplace.

It was a pleasure to meet employees and talk about what the service has to offer.

While Wipac already has an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) in place, they also recognise the value of having a mental health professional working directly alongside the organisation to provide more personal, accessible support for staff.

Having direct access to talking therapy and help build trust, encourage earlier conversations around stress and mental health, and create a workplace culture where employees feel supported as individuals, not just employees. Often, it is these early conversations that can make the biggest difference to wellbeing, confidence and resilience at work.

Thank you Liane Lewis Assoc CIPD for the warm welcome and commitment to supporting employee mental health.

If your organisation is looking to strengthen its workplace wellbeing support, Absolute Counselling works with businesses across Shropshire and surrounding counties to provide professional, relationship-based mental health support for employees.

Drop me a message to start the conversation.

28/04/2026

Struggling to be heard in your relationship?
Miscommunication can turn even the strongest connections into daily frustration.
My relationship counselling sessions are designed to help you both feel understood, rebuild trust, and communicate with clarity and confidence.
Whether you constantly feel misunderstood, have unresolved arguments, or are you feeling emotionally distant.
Relationship counselling can help you get back on track.
Learn how to truly listen to your partner.
Express your needs without conflict.
Reconnect on a deeper level.
Health communication is a really important element for keeping our relationships strong and happy.

In person and remote sessions available.

Drop me a message and start building the relationship you both deserve.

28/04/2026

Struggling to be heard in your relationship?

Miscommunication can turn even the strongest connections into daily frustration.

My relationship counselling sessions are designed to help you both feel understood, rebuild trust, and communicate with clarity and confidence.

Whether you constantly feel misunderstood, have unresolved arguments, or are you feeling emotionally distant.

Relationship counselling can help you get back on track.

Learn how to truly listen to your partner.

Express your needs without conflict.
Reconnect on a deeper level.

Health communication is a really important element for keeping our relationships strong and happy.

Drop me an email and start building the relationship you both deserve.

[email protected]

Welcome - I'm a counsellor who specialises in supporting individuals struggling with anxiety and depression, as well as couples looking to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen their connection. Therapy is about change, but we don'...