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 | 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...
by Westmeria Counselling | Sep 11, 2025 | Mental Health, Mindfullness, self-care
My first love, long before counselling, was music. My life has always been full of playlists, and wherever I am, there is always music playing if I can help it, and my degree was in Popular & World Music. I was therefore thrilled to uncover the role that music can...
by Westmeria Counselling | Jul 31, 2025 | Anxiety, Health, Mental Health, self-care, Wellbeing
By Natalie B When my son was diagnosed with autism at six, I worried for his future — but with support, he thrived. He excelled in maths and science and was eager to start secondary school. Unfortunately, the transition proved overwhelming: the noise, busy corridors,...
by Westmeria Counselling | Jul 9, 2025 | Mental Health, self-care, self-compassion
It’s a pleasure to be asked to write a blog for Westmeria. I’d like to use this opportunity to talk about self-compassion. It’s something that changed my life. It certainly changed how I talk to myself and how I experience myself, and has brought me to a much easier,...
