Susannah Mallinson Counselling

24/07/2026

30/05/2026

🌿 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 🌿

Mary Pipher, in Letters to a Young Therapist: Stories of Hope and Healing (Basic Books, 2003, p.42), offers a refreshing perspective on therapeutic practice: "Therapy isn't Radio. We don't need to constantly fill the air with sounds. Sometimes, when it's quiet, surprising things happen."

This quote reminds us of the value of silence in the therapeutic space. Far from being empty or awkward, moments of quiet can be deeply meaningful, offering both therapist and client the opportunity to reflect, process, and connect on a deeper level.

💡 Embracing Silence: Pipher’s insight encourages therapists and clients alike to welcome silence as a powerful tool in therapy. It's in these quiet moments that we can often find clarity, insight, and even breakthroughs in our journey toward healing.

🌟 A Space for Reflection: Let's remember that silence is not a void but a space filled with potential. It allows for introspection and the emergence of thoughts and feelings that might be overlooked in the constant flow of conversation.

Share this post to spread the message about the transformative power of silence in therapy. Encourage those in the therapeutic profession and anyone on a journey of self-discovery to embrace the quiet moments as opportunities for surprising and profound growth. 🍃

10/05/2026

If you’re feeling that any of this applies to you I would be privileged to help you on your journey. Please contact me for a free consultation or to arrange an appointment.

13/04/2026

Boundaries are a healthy and important part of any relationship and a lack of or disrespect of can lead to problems or feelings of disrespect that can be hard to recover from.

Personal boundaries can help us to define our sense of self, as well as our comfort zones. Find out more about the importance of boundaries.