Hayley Butler Counselling

20/04/2026

Work colleague 😻 helps me to ground in between clients 💕

20/04/2026

Lovely day at the beach to celebrate our 7 year wedding anniversary 💚💕

12/03/2026

12/03/2026

Have you ever wondered why some days you cope well… and other days everything feels too much?

You might be outside your window of tolerance.

Your window of tolerance is the zone where your nervous system can cope with life. Inside it, you’re more able to think clearly, manage emotions, and respond rather than react.

But when stress or overwhelm pushes you outside that window, you might notice:

• feeling anxious or on edge
• racing or overthinking thoughts
• snapping at people you care about
• feeling numb or disconnected
• wanting to withdraw from everything

Nothing is wrong with you. Your nervous system is trying to protect you.

Many people live between overwhelm and shutdown without realising there is another way.

Therapy can help you understand your nervous system, recognise when you’re leaving your window, and gradually widen it so life feels more manageable.

If this resonates, you’re not alone 🤍
Feel free to reach out if you’d like to chat about working together.

01/12/2025

✨ One-Off Therapy Sessions Available This Christmas ✨

Christmas can be busy, emotional, or simply a lot.
And sometimes committing to ongoing therapy feels overwhelming when you’re just trying to get through the week.

If you’re needing a safe space to pause, breathe, and regroup, I’m offering one-off therapy sessions throughout the Christmas period.
No long-term commitment — just a single session focused on whatever you’re carrying right now.

Whether you’re feeling stressed, lonely, burnt out, or unsure how to navigate the season, you don’t have to hold it all alone.

📩 Message me to book or ask any questions.

19/11/2025

Counselling has so many misconceptions - I thought some of them myself.

What my clients value you the most is ... they feel seen, understood and valued and supported.

05/11/2025

31/10/2025

This Halloween, many of us will wear masks — but what about the ones we wear every day? 👻
The smile that hides the stress.
The “I’m fine” that covers the pain.
Counselling is a safe space to take those masks off — no judgment, just understanding.
Ready to drop the mask and find peace again?
Book your free initial call to start your healing - link in bio. 🌿

07/10/2025

🌿 World Mental Health Day is coming — October 10th.

This week, I’ll be sharing small reminders about the importance of mental health and what “access” really means — not just to services, but to calm, rest, and compassion.

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, this week is for you. Let’s take it gently, together. 💚