Therapy Chair

22/09/2026

Hi

I’m a qualified counsellor and I’m currently completing the CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People.

As part of this further qualification, I need to complete some supervised practical hours, so I’m looking for 4 young people to work with.

I’m offering the sessions at a reduced price of £30 for a 50-minute counselling session.

The sessions will be face-to-face at Tettenhall Wood Institute in Wolverhampton. They take place in a comfortable and private setting, with space for parents or carers to wait.

The sessions offer a safe, friendly and non-judgemental space for young people to talk.

If you’re a parent, carer or a young person over 16 and think this could be something that may suit you, please email me at [email protected].

I offer a free 20-minute call where I can answer any questions you may have, explain how I work and see whether I’m the right counsellor for you.

Ages: 11–18
4 spaces available
Reduced price: £30
Session: 50 minutes
Location: Tettenhall Wood Institute, Wolverhampton

If you know someone who may be interested, I’d really appreciate you sharing this post.

Thanks

Kiran

15/07/2026

Abuse isn't always physical.

Sometimes it shows up as control, criticism, manipulation, fear or constantly feeling like you're walking on eggshells.

These behaviours can gradually affect your confidence, self-worth and emotional wellbeing. Because they often happen over time, they can be difficult to recognise especially when they're happening to you.

If any of these experiences feel familiar, know that you're not alone, and support is available.

Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and valued in their relationships.

If this post resonates with you, or you think it may help someone else, please consider sharing it.

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04/07/2026

We spend so much time trying to control things that are outside of our control. For example:

Other people's opinions
The past
What might happen tomorrow

No wonder we feel exhausted.

One question I often encourage people to reflect on is:

"What is within my control today?"

Sometimes the answer is surprisingly small.

✔ Going for a walk
✔ Saying no
✔ Drinking some water
✔ Asking for help
✔ Booking that appointment you've been putting off

Healing rarely happens through one huge change.

It usually happens through lots of small ones.

What's one thing that's in your control today?

02/07/2026

When we're struggling, it's easy to believe that we need to make huge changes before things can get better.

But in therapy, I often see the opposite.

Healing usually happens through small, consistent steps:

✨ Asking for help
✨ Setting one healthy boundary
✨ Taking five minutes to breathe
✨ Challenging one negative thought
✨ Choosing to be a little kinder to yourself

These moments might not feel life changing at the time, but over weeks and months they begin to build confidence, resilience and hope.

If you're finding things difficult right now, try not to focus on climbing the whole mountain.

Just ask yourself:

"What's one small step I can take today?"

Sometimes, that's all you need.

💜 Kiran Sohota
Founder, Therapy Chair

30/06/2026

When people think of anxiety, they often imagine panic attacks.

But anxiety can be much quieter than that.

It can sound like:

• "Did I say the wrong thing?"
• Checking your phone over and over
• Finding it difficult to relax
• Feeling guilty for resting
• Constantly expecting something to go wrong

Anxiety doesn't always shout.

Sometimes it whispers all day long.

If this sounds familiar, please know you're not alone and it doesn't have to stay this way.

Understanding what's happening is often the first step towards feeling more in control.

Which of these signs surprised you the most?

28/06/2026

Have you ever noticed how quickly we speak kindly to other people, but how harshly we speak to ourselves?

If your friend was overwhelmed, you probably wouldn't tell them to "just get on with it."

More likely:
You'd listen
You'd reassure them
You'd remind them they're doing their best

So why is it so difficult to offer ourselves that same compassion?

Today, I'd like to invite you to pause for just one minute.

Take a slow breath.

Ask yourself:
"What do I need today, rather than what do I need to achieve?"

Sometimes the smallest pause can make the biggest difference.

💜 Therapy isn't about having all the answers.
It's about creating the space to discover them.

02/06/2026

One of the foundations of CBT is recognising that our thoughts, feelings, physical responses, and behaviours are all connected.

When we're anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed, our minds can sometimes convince us that our worst fears are facts. These thoughts can trigger emotions, physical sensations such as a racing heart, tense muscles, sweating, or nausea, and influence how we respond or behave.

By taking a moment to pause and gently question our thoughts, we can begin to understand these patterns and make more helpful choices.

What thought do you need to challenge today?

09/05/2026

Not every day needs to be productive.

Some days, getting through is more than enough.

If today feels heavy, be gentle with yourself.

That counts too.

06/05/2026

A lot of people come to therapy thinking they need to explain everything perfectly.

You don’t.

You can show up confused, overwhelmed, unsure…
and we make sense of it together.

You don’t need the right words to begin.