by Westmeria Counselling | May 1, 2026 | Burnout
As a counsellor, I have quickly discovered my role isn’t confined just to the counselling room or contained into ‘my working hours’. It follows me into my training days, my supervision sessions, and into my everyday life. I imagine this is the same for many different...
by Westmeria Counselling | Apr 1, 2026 | Mental Health, Mindfullness, self-care, self-compassion
The Quiet Stuff Men Don’t Talk About (But Should) I’ve been thinking lately about how men deal with their mental health. It’s not the easiest thing to talk about. Most of us grew up hearing things like ‘man up’ or ‘you’ll be okay,’ and that sort of message stays with...
by Westmeria Counselling | Mar 1, 2026 | Mindfullness, self-care, self-compassion
Moving Into Spring: Being Where You Are As the days grow longer and signs of spring begin to appear, many people notice a shift — both around them and within themselves. Spring is often linked with renewal and fresh starts. There’s more light in the evenings, the days...
by Westmeria Counselling | Feb 2, 2026 | Mental Health
When my son was 3, we went a way for a short break to France and in the middle of the night on a Sunday he woke up with terrible earache. I phoned down to the front desk to request a doctor but they said they wouldn’t be able to reach one until the morning. So, all...
by Westmeria Counselling | Jan 1, 2026 | Counselling, Mental Health, self-care
Healing isn’t linear. And from what I’ve learnt so far, it doesn’t get easier. It just hurts differently, in a different place, you heal one wound and find a new one. Sometimes wishing you found the one you currently tend to before the previous one you healed. But...
