Good morning. I hope this weekend is soft for you. Every spring here in the UK, there is one day when Mother Nature wakes up. Just like in Mexico on the first day of rain in autumn when the dust is finally gone, and the flowers shine in their colour palettes, we have one “opening” day in the UK. I cannot pin it down to one particular date – like Easter; it is a bit movable. Many people miss it; it is so subtle. You need to pay attention to the leaves, flower buds or specific plants in your garden and local park to see them open up so vigorously that day (in our garden, the fig tree makes this announcement most clearly). However, if – like me – you live attuned with Nature – that magical day feels like a carnival of life. Every single living creature suddenly opens up to the opportunity of upcoming warm and sunny days. Leaves double in size. Birds sing louder. You can feel it in your cells, too. Summer is on the way.
Counselling may also contain signposting: providing information about other services and sources of support. Supported healing may require collaboration between services, counsellors and GP or school, as well as additional tips for learning more about the challenges we may be facing.
Counselling can support recovery from trauma and other life challenges. It can support healing and improve your mental health. Counselling can also support your wellbeing, growth and resilience. Your counsellor may respectfully help you challenge your unhealthy thinking patterns and habits. They will witness and assist the changes you wish to introduce in your life.
Validation is the key to counselling work. We need to feel validated in a relationship with another human. This, of course, is not always the case in all our relationships, so your counsellor will aim to provide this experience for you.