Jane Gillett Counselling

26/03/2026

🌟 𝐀 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭'𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 🌟

Irvin Yalom, in The Gift of Therapy (London: Piatkus, 2008, p.179), captures the essence of the therapeutic profession: “Life as a therapist is a life of service in which we daily transcend our personal wishes and turn our gaze toward the needs and growth of the other. We take pleasure not only in the growth of our patient but also in the ripple effect—the salutary influence our patients have upon those whom they touch in life.”

This profound reflection sheds light on the deep sense of purpose and fulfilment that comes from dedicating oneself to the well-being and growth of others. It's a reminder that the impact of therapy extends far beyond the sessions themselves, influencing the lives of many through the positive changes in each patient.

💡 Key Significance to Therapeutic Practice: Yalom’s words remind us of the noble calling of therapists, who not only support individual transformation but also contribute to the broader well-being of society through the ripple effects of their work.

🌊 Takeaway: Whether you are a therapist or someone who supports others in any capacity, remember the powerful impact your guidance can have. It's a call to embrace our roles as facilitators of growth, celebrating the journey and the far-reaching effects of the positive changes we help to instigate.

Share this post to honour and inspire all those who dedicate their lives to the service of others, reminding us of the profound influence we can have on the world, one person at a time. 🙏

21/03/2026

"‘It’s not your shame,’ says the therapist.

‘No,’ I say. ‘I get that. It’s not my shame.’

But still the feeling persists. Always the feeling persists."

Why?

Read more on my blog post 'Why is shame such a central experience of child sexual abuse?': https://www.carolynspring.com/blog/shame-and-child-sexual-abuse

18/02/2026

Stay in the present

13/02/2026

Love this ❤️

A wish for the week ahead ♥️ ~ Nanea

01/02/2026

1 February 2026 — a new beginning.
Not because the calendar changed,
but because you are willing to begin again.

Everything begins. Everything ends.
That is not loss... that is the rhythm of life.

What you release makes space.
What you hold with awareness transforms.
And what you meet with presence becomes meaningful.

Yesterday has already taught you.
Tomorrow will arrive when it’s ready.
But this moment... this breath... is the only doorway you can actually walk through.

So don’t rush the journey.
Walk slowly.
Listen deeply.
Let clarity replace noise.
Let peace replace pressure.
Let wisdom replace worry.

Kindness will be your compass.
Presence will be your power.
Trust will be your teacher.

This is your moment.. not to become someone else, but to finally meet life exactly as it is,
fully awake.

31/01/2026

Supporting a child through the experience of bullying can be challenging. You might feel angry, upset or confused. But we're here to support you, we've got tips and suggestions on what you can do to help. And remember, young people under 19 in the UK can contact a Childline counsellor by calling 08000 1111, sending an email or via online chat about whatever they're going through. Search 'NSPCC dealing with bullying' for more information and advice.

Quote written on a purple background that says, “Everyone at school hates me. I’m always left out of everything, blamed for things I haven’t done, people throw things at me. I can’t tell a teacher because then I’ll be a snitch. I tried to tell my mum but she was busy. NSPCC came to my school and said I could speak to Childline when I have no one to speak too. I’m glad I tried it”
Boy, 11

10/01/2026

But nobody talks about the grief that comes with...

08/01/2026

Not all hurt people hurt people...
🌱 Some spend their lives making sure no one else feels what they once felt.
They know the weight of pain, rejection, abandonment, or loss — and instead of passing it on, they soften. They listen. They protect.

🔁 Some break cycles that were handed to them.
They look at the patterns of anger, neglect, violence, or silence and say, “It ends with me.” That choice alone takes immense courage.

🏡 Some build safe spaces.
Because they know what it feels like to have none. They become the calm voice, the gentle presence, the place where others can finally breathe.

🔥 Some turn pain into purpose.
What wounded them becomes wisdom. What broke them becomes compassion. Their scars don’t harden them — they deepen them.

💗 Hurt people don’t just hurt people.
Many of the most loving souls you’ll ever meet have walked through darkness and refused to let it define how they treat others.

From a Buddhist perspective, suffering is not the end — it is the teacher.
The Buddha taught that dukkha (suffering) is part of life, but how we relate to it determines whether it multiplies or transforms. When pain is met with awareness, it becomes understanding. When it is met with compassion, it becomes healing.

🌸 One who has truly seen suffering often develops karuna — deep compassion — not because they are weak, but because they understand.

Hurt people don’t just hurt people.
✨ Hurt people heal people too — when they choose mindfulness over reaction, compassion over cruelty, and wisdom over resentment.

And that choice…
is awakening in action.

02/01/2026

So true x

Worth practicing..