CM Counselling & Psychotherapy

CM Counselling & Psychotherapy Individual & Couples Counselling, Psychotherapy, Clinical Supervision and Coaching based in Golf del Sur, Tenerife.

22/08/2026

I think sometimes we forget just how much we’ve already made it through.

We’re so focused on what still needs fixing, changing or figuring out that we rarely stop and give ourselves credit for how far we’ve come.

Not every season of life is about achieving something big.

Sometimes it’s about getting through a difficult week.

Making a decision you’ve been avoiding.
Starting again after something didn’t work out.

Learning to say no without feeling guilty.(for me this is still a work in progress but I am getting better at it😀)
Or simply admitting that things haven’t been great lately.

Progress doesn’t always look impressive from the outside.

Sometimes nobody else can see it at all.

So if life feels a little messy at the minute, don’t convince yourself that you’re standing still.

You might actually be growing in ways you haven’t noticed yet.

And maybe today, instead of asking yourself “Why am I not further ahead?”

Ask yourself…

“What have I handled that I once thought I couldn’t?”

You might be surprised by the answer. ❤️

29/06/2026

Be Kind to the Voice in Your Head 💛

Sometimes we can be far too hard on ourselves.

Negative thoughts like “I’m not good enough” or “I always get things wrong” can feel true especially when we are struggling.

In counselling we learn to notice these thoughts with kindness instead of judgement.

We can gently ask ourselves:

• Would I say this to someone I care about?
• Is this thought completely true?
• What would a kinder thought sound like?

Challenging negative thoughts is not about ignoring difficult feelings. It’s about learning to treat ourselves with more compassion and understanding.

You deserve the same kindness you give to others. 💛

18/06/2026

💚 A Little Reintroduction 💚

Hello again, I’m Carole.

As this page approaches its second year, and with so many new people joining along the way, I felt now was the right time to reintroduce myself and share a little more about me and this chapter of my journey.

Two years ago, I made a huge life change and moved to Tenerife. Like any major transition, it came with excitement (more apprehension if I am totally honest), uncertainty, growth and a lot of adjustment.

Moving abroad reminded me what it feels like to step outside of your comfort zone, rebuild routines, make new friends and adapt to new places. It was hard adapting emotionally to a completely different way of life. It gave me an even deeper appreciation of how important support, connection and self-compassion are during periods of change.

As both a therapist and a person navigating life myself, I understand that life doesn’t suddenly become “perfect” because we make a fresh start.

We still carry our experiences, worries, hopes and emotions with us wherever we go. But sometimes a new chapter can bring reflection, healing, a new perspective and growth in ways we never expected.

For those who are new here, I’m a UK accredited counsellor, couples therapist and clinical supervisor with many years of experience supporting people through trauma, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, workplace stress, abuse and major life changes.

What matters most to me in my work is creating a safe, compassionate and genuine space where people feel heard, supported and accepted without judgement.

Over the coming months, I’m going to be using this page more to share supportive insights, reflections, mental health awareness, wellbeing tools and honest conversations about the challenges many of us quietly face in everyday life.

My hope is that this page becomes a supportive and encouraging space. Somewhere people can pause, reflect, feel understood and perhaps feel a little less alone.

Thank you for being here, whether you’ve been following since the beginning or have only recently found this page. I truly appreciate your support and connection.

And if no one has told you lately you don’t have to carry everything on your own. 💚

Carole

04/05/2026

💙Break the Stigma💙

Men’s mental health is something we don’t talk about enough — and yet it affects so many.

For generations, men have been taught to “be strong,” to push through, to stay quiet. But strength isn’t about carrying everything on your own. Strength is knowing when to speak, when to ask for help and when to let someone in.

Behind the smiles, the work, the responsibilities… there can be stress, anxiety, pressure and loneliness. Too often, those feelings go unheard.

The statistics are stark:
• Men are less likely to access mental health support than women
• Su***de remains one of the leading causes of death among men
• In many countries, around 3 out of 4 suicides are men
• Men are more likely to struggle in silence and delay reaching out for help
• Many turn to alcohol or drugs as a way to cope or self-medicate
• Fear of judgement or appearing “weak” stops many men from opening up

These aren’t just numbers — they represent fathers, brothers, sons, partners and friends.

Reaching out is not weakness. It’s one of the most powerful things a person can do.

Whether it’s talking to a friend, a partner, a therapist, or even just saying “I’m not okay” — that moment of honesty can be the start of real change.

If you’re a man struggling right now, you don’t have to do it alone. There is support. There are people who care. There is a way through.

If you’re reading this and thinking of someone — check in with them. A simple message, a conversation, a reminder that they’re not alone can mean more than you realise.

Let’s keep breaking the silence.
Let’s normalise support.
Let’s remind each other that it’s okay not to be okay.

12/04/2026

❤️Minding Your Peace in a World That Wants Your Participation❤️

There’s this quiet pressure a lot of us feel and the sense that we should be more involved, more social, more present in every space and every circle. And there’s a perception that this only really exists in “island life”… but the truth is, it shows up everywhere, small towns, villages and tight-knit communities.

That unspoken expectation to be at everything. To say yes more than you want to. To fit into spaces that don’t always feel aligned. For a lot of people, that pressure can feel really overwhelming.

And if you’re not showing up everywhere, people can be quick to make assumptions about who you are.

But the truth is… you don’t have to be.🥰

I’m learning to mind my peace and lean into the “let them” mindset. Let them think what they want. Let them misunderstand. Other people’s opinions are none of my business.

Not everything deserves my time or energy and I’m no longer feeling obligated to be part of things that don’t feel right for me.

I’d rather keep my circle small and real. A few genuine, trustworthy people over a crowd any day. People who don’t require me to prove myself or overextend just to belong.

Give yourself permission to make whatever choice feels right for you. Even if it looks different. Even if others don’t get it. That's really ok💛

You get to choose your people. You get to choose your peace.

Quality over quantity. Always.

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Golf Del Sur, Tenerife
Santa Cruz De Tenerife

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Miércoles 07:00 - 20:00
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Viernes 07:00 - 17:00
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