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Because Healing Often Begins with Being Truly Listened To

9/3/2026

In a world full of noise, advice, and quick answers, there’s something profoundly healing about being truly listened to. Not interrupted. Not judged. Not fixed, just heard.

As a counsellor, I’ve seen again and again the quiet power that comes when someone finally feels safe enough to speak freely. For many, it’s the first time they’ve shared their story without fear of being dismissed or told what to do. And in that moment of being deeply listened to, something shifts, sometimes subtly, sometimes profoundly.

The Power of Listening
True listening is more than hearing words. It’s noticing the pauses, the silences, the emotions between the lines. It’s holding space for another person’s experience without rushing to fill it or make it tidy. It’s saying, “I’m here, and I hear you,” even when no solutions are clear.

Why It Matters
So many of us move through life feeling unseen or misunderstood. Over time, that silence weighs heavily, leaving us disconnected from ourselves and others.

Being listened to can:

Bring relief from carrying unspoken burdens.
Offer validation that our feelings are real and worthy.
Create clarity as we hear our own thoughts out loud.
Build connection by reminding us we are not alone.

Listening as Self-Care
Listening doesn’t have to come only from others. We can practice it with ourselves too, through journaling, reflection, or simply pausing long enough to notice how we feel. Offering ourselves the same patience and care we long for from others is a powerful act of self-compassion.

Therapy as a Listening Space
Therapy provides a unique opportunity to be truly heard. It’s not about being given all the answers, it’s about having space where your story matters, exactly as it is. A space where presence, patience, and attention create room for healing.

A Gentle Invitation
If you’ve been carrying something silently, perhaps the first step toward healing isn’t finding the right words or solutions. It might be allowing yourself to be listened to.

Because healing often begins not with action, but with presence. With being seen. With being truly heard.

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Finding Your Voice Without Words: The Importance of Art Journaling

23/2/2026

Not all stories are meant to be spoken. Some feelings live too deeply within us to be captured by language alone. For many, art journaling offers a way to express what words cannot hold, an invitation to find your voice without needing to speak.

What Is Art Journaling?
Art journaling is the practice of combining creativity with reflection. It can involve drawing, painting, collaging, doodling, or simply layering colours and textures alongside written words. There are no rules, no expectations, and no need for artistic “talent.” The purpose isn’t to create a masterpiece, but to give shape to emotions and experiences in a way that feels authentic.

Why It Matters
So much of our communication relies on words, yet words can feel limiting when emotions are complex, overwhelming, or unfamiliar.

Art journaling opens another door. It allows you to:

Release emotions that feel tangled or stuck.
Discover patterns in colour, shape, or imagery that reflect your inner world.
Access unconscious feelings that may not yet have words attached.
Create a safe container for your story, private, personal, and entirely yours.

For those navigating grief, trauma, or anxiety, art journaling can be a gentle, non-verbal way of processing and soothing. It bypasses the pressure of explaining yourself and instead offers space for exploration.

The Healing Power of Creativity
Engaging in art journaling activates the creative parts of the brain, which can bring balance to the analytical, problem-solving side that often dominates daily life. This shift can feel grounding, calming, and even liberating. You don’t have to “know” what you’re creating, your journal becomes a space for presence and play, where every brushstroke or scrap of paper is a reflection of you in that moment.

How to Begin

Choose your tools: Start with a notebook, sketchbook, or even loose sheets of paper. Pens, paints, coloured pencils, and magazine cutouts are all welcome.
Let go of perfection: There is no right or wrong way to journal. Messy is allowed. Scribbles are allowed. Silence is allowed.
Follow your intuition: Draw shapes, choose colours, or create textures that reflect how you’re feeling, even if you can’t name the feeling.
Reflect if you want to: After creating, you might write a word, phrase, or date alongside the page. Or you may choose to let the image speak for itself.

Art journaling isn’t about being an artist, it’s about being human. It’s a way to honour your inner world and give yourself permission to exist beyond words.

In therapy, I often see the power of these practices: clients discover truths they hadn’t realised they were carrying, find relief in externalising emotions, or simply reconnect with a sense of play.

Finding your voice doesn’t always mean speaking. Sometimes, it means creating. And sometimes, the marks you make on the page say more than words ever could.

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Self-Care Beyond Bubble Baths: How to Find What Truly Nourishes You

11/2/2026

When most people hear the phrase self-care, images of bubble baths, candles, or spa days often come to mind. While these can be soothing, they don’t always touch the deeper layers of what it means to truly take care of ourselves. Self-care isn’t just about comfort it’s about nourishment.

It’s about finding practices that replenish not only the body, but also the mind, heart, and spirit.

Beyond the Surface
Bubble baths and similar rituals can bring moments of calm, but self-care runs deeper. Sometimes, the most nourishing acts aren’t glamorous at all.

They might look like:

Setting a boundary when you’re used to saying yes.
Going to bed earlier instead of scrolling one more time.
Saying no to a commitment that drains you.
Allowing yourself to rest without guilt.
Eating in a way that sustains your energy, rather than depleting it.

These choices aren’t always Instagram-worthy, but they create real shifts in how supported and balanced we feel.

Listening to Your Needs
Self-care begins with listening inwardly. Ask yourself: What do I need right now? The answer might be silence, connection, movement, or solitude. It might be reaching out for support, or finally scheduling that medical appointment you’ve been putting off.

The key is recognising that your needs matter—and giving yourself permission to meet them.

The Role of Therapy in Self-Care
Therapy can also be a form of self-care, not because it’s always comfortable, but because it honours your inner world. It’s a space where you can pause, reflect, and untangle the weight you’ve been carrying. It’s a way of saying: My wellbeing matters enough to invest time and energy in it.

A Gentle Reframe
Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s not indulgence. It’s maintenance—like charging your phone or filling your car with fuel. Without it, you can’t show up fully for yourself or anyone else.

So next time you think of self-care, look beyond the bubble bath. Ask yourself: What would truly nourish me today? Then, allow yourself to take even a small step toward it.

True self-care doesn’t always look soft and pretty—it often looks brave and practical. But the result is the same: you feel more alive, more present, and more connected to yourself.

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The Struggle for Balance: Why Teaching Is Stressful and How Hard It Is to Get Work–Life Balance Right

22/1/2026

As a qualified teacher myself, I know firsthand that teaching isn’t just a profession, it’s a part of who you are. It becomes woven into your identity, your routines, your heart. You don’t just teach lessons… you carry stories, worries, hopes, and the emotional weight of thirty little lives (or more) every single day.

Teaching is rewarding, yes, but it is also unbelievably stressful. And finding that elusive work–life balance can feel almost impossible.

The Pressure Teachers Don’t Talk About Enough
When I was teaching, I quickly realised that the job doesn’t end when the bell rings. There’s marking, planning, data tracking, emails, safeguarding concerns, behaviour management, new initiatives, meetings, paperwork… and the endless mental list that continues even when you’re trying to sleep.
You leave school, but it doesn’t leave you.

Even at home, teachers find themselves replaying conversations with pupils, worrying about the quiet child, thinking through tomorrow’s lesson, or trying to meet targets set by people who may never have stood in front of a class.
The emotional load is enormous far bigger than most people realise.

The Toll on Wellbeing
When you’re in the profession, it’s easy to normalise stress.
It becomes “just part of the job.”

But constant pressure comes with real consequences:

Exhaustion
Burnout
Irritability
Sleep problems
Anxiety
Feeling like you’re never doing enough

And the heartbreaking part?
Teachers often push through it because they care so deeply.

Why Boundaries Matter More Than Ever
One of the hardest lessons I learned as a teacher was this:
You can love your job and still need boundaries.
You can be passionate and still need rest.
You can care deeply and still step back.

Your wellbeing matters not just for you, but for your students too.
A burnt-out teacher cannot be an effective teacher.

Making changes like:

Setting a finish time
Not checking emails at home
Saying no to extra responsibilities
Allowing yourself REAL days off can make a profound difference to your mental health

These aren’t signs of weakness.
They are signs of sustainability.

Small, Kind Steps
If you’re a teacher trying to juggle everything, here are some gentle truths from one teacher to another:

It’s okay to put yourself first.
You cannot save everyone and you’re not supposed to.
You are allowed to rest without guilt.
You don’t have to carry everything on your own.
You are doing enough more than enough.

Teaching shapes the future…

But looking after yourself shapes your ability to keep going.

A Final Thought
Stepping out of the classroom gave me perspective, but teaching gave me heart. I see the weight teachers carry, and I see their incredible resilience.
If you are a teacher struggling with stress, burnout, or balance, please know this:

You deserve the same care, compassion, and support you offer everyone else.

Your wellbeing is not optional.
It’s essential.
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From Self-Sabotage to Self-Compassion: Changing the Inner Script

7/1/2026

We all have an inner voice. Sometimes it encourages us, celebrates us, and reminds us of our worth. But for many people, that inner voice can also be harsh, critical, or even destructive, leading to a pattern we call self-sabotage.

Self-sabotage shows up in different ways: procrastination, doubting our abilities, staying in unhealthy relationships, or giving up before we’ve even begun. On the surface, it looks like we’re working against ourselves. But underneath, self-sabotage often comes from a place of fear, protection, or old survival strategies.

Why We Self-Sabotage
Self-sabotage isn’t proof of weakness, it’s often a sign that part of us is scared. Scared of failure, of rejection, of not being enough. Sometimes it even comes from being scared of success, because success might bring pressure or change we don’t feel ready for.

In this way, self-sabotage can be seen not as our enemy, but as an outdated coping mechanism. A younger part of us learned to stay small, stay quiet, or stay safe. The problem is, when we carry that script into adulthood, it holds us back from living fully.

The Shift Toward Self-Compassion
The good news is, we can rewrite this script. The first step is noticing it—becoming aware of the moments when we shrink ourselves, delay our goals, or talk ourselves out of opportunities. Instead of shaming ourselves for these patterns, what if we responded with compassion?

Self-compassion invites us to say:

“I see you’re scared, and that’s okay.”
“You don’t have to be perfect to take this step.”
“I’ve struggled before, and I’m still worthy of trying again.”

When we meet self-sabotage with kindness rather than criticism, the pattern begins to loosen. Over time, the inner critic softens, and a more supportive voice can emerge.

Practical Steps to Change the Inner Script

Pause and notice: Catch yourself in the act of self-sabotage. Name it for what it is.
Get curious: Ask gently, “What am I afraid of here?” or “What part of me is trying to protect me?”
Reframe the voice: Replace criticism with encouragement. If you wouldn’t say it to a friend, don’t say it to yourself.
Celebrate small steps: Every time you choose action, kindness, or courage, you’re rewriting the script.

A Gentle Reminder
You are not your self-sabotage. Those patterns are echoes of the past, not the truth of who you are. With awareness and self-compassion, you can begin to shift from being your own harshest critic to being your own greatest ally.

Healing isn’t about never stumbling, it’s about learning to speak to yourself with the same care and encouragement you’d offer to someone you love.

Because the journey from self-sabotage to self-compassion isn’t about becoming someone new, it’s about remembering you already are enough.

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Is Your Glass Half Full Or Half Empty?

15/12/2025

Maybe it's just the wrong size glass.

We’ve all heard the classic question: “Is the glass half full or half empty?” It's usually used to measure optimism or pessimism - a quick gauge of how we see the world.

But what if we’re asking the wrong question?
What if the issue isn’t whether the glass is half full or half empty… but whether the glass fits us at all?

Sometimes in life, we’re holding a glass that’s simply too big. Expectations - our own or others’ - stretch us. We measure ourselves against standards or ideals that don’t match who we are or what we need. And then we feel lacking. Inadequate. Not enough.

But maybe we are enough. Maybe our glass is overflowing - we're just pouring it into the wrong vessel.

In therapy, I often meet people who feel they’re “failing” in some way. Failing to cope. Failing to be happy. Failing to keep up. But when we explore more deeply, it becomes clear that they’re not failing - they’re exhausted from trying to fit into a shape that isn’t theirs.

Healing often starts not with changing ourselves, but with questioning the size and shape of the metaphorical glass we’ve been handed.

What if we chose a smaller glass? A different design? Something hand-blown and imperfect, but uniquely ours?

In that smaller glass, our resources might feel more abundant. Our capacity, more visible. Our strengths, easier to recognise.

Maybe it’s not about being more. Maybe it’s about redefining what enough looks like.
So the next time you find yourself wondering whether your glass is half full or half empty - pause. Look at the glass itself.

Ask yourself: Is this even the right size for me?

If you’re feeling drained or stretched thin, therapy can be a space to explore what truly fits you - without judgement. You don’t have to keep pouring yourself into something that was never meant for you.

Reach out if you’re curious to begin that conversation.

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Who Are You Without the Roles You Play?

1/12/2025

We all wear roles like second skin. Parent. Partner. Professional. Friend. Caregiver. The list is endless. These roles can be meaningful, fulfilling, and deeply important but they can also become so consuming that we forget who we are beneath them.

Have you ever paused to ask yourself: Who am I without the roles I play?

The Weight of Roles
Roles often come with expectations. Some are spoken, many are silent. We’re praised for being reliable, for always showing up, for putting others first. Over time, it can start to feel like our worth is tied only to how well we perform in those roles.

But what happens when a role changes or disappears? When the children grow up, when the career shifts, when relationships end? Many people describe feeling lost in these moments, unsure of who they are without the labels and responsibilities that once defined them.

The Person Beneath
Beneath every role is a person a self that existed before the roles and will remain after. That self might be quieter, less obvious, but it holds your core values, your longings, and your unique way of experiencing the world.
In therapy, I often see clients rediscover this part of themselves. They come in saying, “I don’t know who I am anymore.” But as we explore, pieces emerge: creativity, humour, curiosity, gentleness, resilience. Qualities that belong not to a role, but to them.

Reconnecting With Yourself
You don’t have to abandon your roles to reconnect with yourself. Instead, it’s about loosening the grip they have on your identity. Here are some gentle invitations to try:

Notice your language: Do you describe yourself only in terms of your roles? (“I’m a mum,” “I’m a teacher.”) What happens if you also name qualities (“I’m thoughtful,” “I’m imaginative”)?
Create space that’s just yours: Even small rituals such as journaling, walking, reading, can remind you that you exist beyond what you do for others.
Explore what lights you up: When you’re not performing a role, what brings you joy or peace? Follow that spark.
Allow yourself to change: You are more than a fixed identity. It’s okay to grow, shift, and rediscover parts of yourself over time.

A Gentle Reminder
Your roles matter, but they don’t define your worth. Beneath every responsibility, every expectation, is you. Whole, human, and enough.
So the question isn’t just Who are you without the roles you play? It’s also: How can you let that self breathe a little more today?

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When the Lights Go Out: Men’s Mental Health

6/11/2025

For many men, there comes a time when the world feels dim, when the everyday lights that once seemed steady flicker and fade.

It may not look like the storm of trauma or crisis that’s easy to spot. Instead, it’s a quiet drift: the laughter doesn’t land, the job loses its spark, the relationships feel distant, and you find yourself going through the motions. The light is there, but you can’t seem to reach it.

Why It Happens
Men face unique pressures: expectations to be strong, to keep pace, to provide, even when the weight inside them feels heavy. And when the lights go out, many hesitate to raise the alarm. Stigma, habits of silence, or the belief that you must handle it yourself can keep you in the dark much longer than you should. According to Listening 2 U, common issues affecting men’s mental health include depression, anxiety, work-related stress, isolation and too often, they go unspoken.

What It Looks Like

Feeling numb, exhausted, or disconnected from who you used to be.
Losing interest in things you once enjoyed.
Avoiding reaching out because you believe you must be fine on your own.
Turning to work, performance, alcohol, or activity to fill the gap.
Feeling that admitting you’re struggling would somehow fail you.

The Quiet Healing Begins
When the lights go out, healing doesn’t always mean flipping a switch. It often starts with one small move raising your hand for help. At Listening 2 U, we offer counselling spaces where men can talk openly, without judgement, in ways that feel safe and accessible.

Here’s how that move can look:

You sit with someone who listens, not to fix you, but to understand you.
You acknowledge: “I am tired. I am not okay right now.”
You begin to explore what has dimmed the light, work overload, role strain, unresolved trauma, or years of being told to “just tough it out.”
You learn not just to cope, but to honour your own needs, protect your boundaries, and rebuild connection with yourself and others.

Re-Igniting Your Light

Reach out: A phone call, an online session, a chat. Saying “I need help” is strength, not weakness.
Reflect: Ask yourself what shifted. What part of you stopped feeling seen? What carried the weight?
Small steps matter: A walk, a conversation, a pause. These are lights you build, not switches you flip.
Choose connection over isolation: You’re not meant to rebuild in the dark alone.

A Gentle Truth
The light may feel gone but it is not lost. It waits, flickering, beneath the surface. You don’t have to rush it. You don’t have to muster strength alone. You only need the courage to reach out for someone to sit with you in the dark until you can see again.

🌟 Reflection Prompts

When did I last feel truly alive or connected to myself?
What role or expectation might be dimming my light?
Who is the one person I could speak to honestly today?
What small act could I do this week that acknowledges: I matter?

If you’re reading this and your lights feel dim, please know you’re not alone. You deserve support. You deserve to be seen. You deserve your light.

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Grieving the Loss of a Child: Grief That Changes Everything on a Journey Without a Timeline

20/10/2025

There are no easy words when it comes to child bereavement. Losing a child at any age, in any circumstance - is one of the most profound and painful losses a person can experience.

It turns the world upside down, rewriting what we thought life would look like. It’s not just the loss of a life, but the loss of a future, of hopes, of milestones never reached.

In the silence that often follows such a loss, many parents and families feel isolated. The world may not know how to respond. Friends may not know what to say. And yet, the grief remains - a raw, enduring presence.

Grief Has No Timeline
One of the greatest myths about grief is that it should follow a predictable path or eventually “end.” Child bereavement doesn’t work that way. It may shift or soften in moments, but it never disappears. The love you have for your child doesn’t fade - and neither does the significance of their life, however brief or long it may have been.

Some days may feel lighter, while others bring a surge of sadness or anger. Anniversaries, birthdays, quiet moments - all can reignite grief in ways others may not see. This is normal. Your grief is not something to fix or rush it’s something to honour.

The Importance of Remembering
In child bereavement, remembering can feel both painful and healing. Speaking their name, sharing stories, keeping photos close these are ways of keeping connection alive. They remind us that though death has changed the relationship, the love continues.
It’s okay to find ways to honour your child’s memory:

Lighting candles
Creating memory boxes
Writing letters to them
Marking special days in quiet or meaningful ways

Grief doesn’t erase your role as a parent it transforms it into a quieter, ongoing bond.

You Don’t Have to Be Strong
Many grieving parents feel pressure to “stay strong,” especially for other children, partners, or family. But you don’t have to hold everything together. Grief is heavy. It’s exhausting. It’s okay to fall apart, to ask for help, to allow yourself time to simply be with your feelings.

Support matters whether through counselling, family or trusted friends who can simply sit with you in the hard moments.

A Gentle Reminder
You are not alone. Grief is love with nowhere to go, and it deserves care and space. There is no right way to grieve, no right timeline, no wrong emotions. There is only your way - and it is valid.

In the darkness of child bereavement, moments of light may feel distant. But they can return, quietly, in your own time. Hope doesn’t mean forgetting - it means learning to carry the love forward.

If you’re reading this in the depths of grief, please take this as permission to be gentle with yourself today. Your love matters. Your grief matters. Your story matters.

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An Ice Bath For The Soul

12/10/2025

When you hear the phrase ice bath, you may think of something bracing, uncomfortable, and even a little shocking. Yet people willingly immerse themselves in freezing water because of what comes afterwards a renewed sense of clarity, resilience, and vitality.

In many ways, counselling can be thought of as an ice bath for the soul.

The Initial Shock
Beginning therapy often brings a jolt. Suddenly, long-avoided feelings or memories surface. Just like stepping into cold water, the body and mind resist. We want to retreat, to avoid the discomfort. Yet that first wave of intensity is a natural part of meeting ourselves honestly.

Staying with the Cold
The true benefit of an ice bath doesn’t come from dipping in and jumping straight out it comes from staying long enough for the body to adapt. In counselling, this is where healing begins. Sitting with sadness, fear, or anger rather than running from them allows us to understand their messages. Supported by the therapeutic relationship, we learn that these feelings, however intense, are survivable.

Emerging with Clarity
When you step out of icy water, the world feels different—sharper, more alive. Therapy, too, offers this renewal. By exploring painful experiences in a safe, compassionate space, we begin to integrate what we’ve learned and carry it into our daily lives. The result is not just relief but a deeper connection with ourselves, and often with others too.

A Brave and Gentle Process
An ice bath for the soul isn’t about punishment or endurance—it’s about awakening. Counselling provides a container of safety so you don’t have to plunge in alone. You can go at your own pace—sometimes dipping a toe, sometimes immersing more deeply—with the support of someone walking alongside you.

Reflection
To choose therapy is to choose courage. It’s to say, “I am willing to face the cold so that I can find warmth again.” An ice bath for the soul may be uncomfortable at first, but it holds the possibility of clarity, healing, and renewal on the other side.

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From My Side of the Chair - Counselling Reflections by Listening 2 U

Welcome to From My Side of the Chair, a counselling and therapy blog written from the perspective of a counsellor and supervisor. I work integratively, with a strong foundation in the person-centred approach, and this space is where I share honest reflections on therapy, healing, and human connection.

Through these posts, I explore what I notice in the counselling room, what moves me, what challenges me, and what I continue to learn from the people I sit alongside. Each reflection offers insight into the therapeutic journey, seen through compassion, curiosity, and presence.

Whether you’re considering counselling, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking a moment of reflection, I hope these writings offer something that resonates. This is a space where being heard, seen, and understood matters because every ripple of healing begins with listening.

Thank you for visiting and for reading, from My Side Of The Chair.

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