Introducing my Counselling Advent Calendar

Throughout December I’ll be sharing 24 invitations to help you pause and find a little grounding in a busy time of the year.

The lead up to Christmas isn't always easy, so making some space to meet yourself with compassion can be important.

Day 1 of my Counselling Advent

1st December: Notice your body/What sensation is loudest today?

If you’d like to join in or follow along, however you take part is completely enough

Round-up reflection - what this month of posting has taught you.

As November (my first whole month of having a private practice!) comes to an end, its been good reflecting on what this challenge has taught me about counselling, about connection, and about myself.

Showing up every day with thoughts on empathy, emotions, healing, and the heart of the therapeutic relationship has reminded me why I love to do this work.

Sharing pieces of the counselling process has allowed me to connect with many of you who are navigating your own journeys. I’m grateful for every interaction throughout my daily positing!

This month has reinforced something I deeply believe: that healing is found in gentle awareness, in being heard, in boundaries that honour who we are, and in showing compassion to ourselves even on the difficult days.

Reflection image of the lake

Thank you for being here. I hope something this month has offered you understanding

What gives you hope about humanity or healing?

What gives me hope about humanity is the way people keep showing up for themselves and for each other, even when life feels heavy - which is so often does.

Klewes Counselling building

I see hope in moments where a client finds the courage to share something they’ve never said out loud before or when they allow themselves to feel instead of avoid.

We are all carrying so much, yet people continue to reach for connection, honesty, and healing. Watching people start to treat themselves with the compassion they so readily give to others gives me hope