Mosaic Counselling East Kilbride

03/07/2026

Sometimes the hardest person to be kind to is ourselves.

Many of us have an inner critic that tells us we’re not good enough, that we’ll fail, or that we should be coping better than we are. Over time, those thoughts can begin to feel like facts.

My latest blog explores where that inner critic comes from, how it can affect our lives, and why it doesn’t have to define who we are.

If you’d like to read the full blog, simply click the link below.

Piecing Lives Together 🌿

https://mosaiccounselling.org/2026/07/03/why-am-i-so-hard-on-myself-understanding-your-inner-critic/

28/06/2026

Sometimes life leaves us feeling cracked by loss, trauma, difficult relationships, self-doubt or experiences that have changed us.

Kintsugi, a traditional Japanese art form, repairs broken pottery with gold. Rather than hiding the cracks, they become part of the piece’s story and beauty.

Healing can be much the same.

Counselling isn’t about pretending painful experiences never happened or trying to erase the cracks. Instead, it can be a space to gently explore your story, make sense of your experiences and begin to heal.

The cracks may remain, but with time, self-compassion and support, they can become places of strength, resilience and growth.

Like Kintsugi, your experiences are part of your story, but they do not diminish your worth.

You are still whole. You are still valuable. And healing is possible.

Mosaic Counselling
Piecing lives together 🌿

30-minute free introductory chat available.

25/06/2026

Sometimes we cannot change our circumstances, but we can change how we understand, respond to and move through them. Counselling can provide a space to explore our thoughts and feelings with self-awareness and self-compassion, and gently discover ways of moving forward. 🌿

21/06/2026

What to expect from your first counselling session 🌿

Starting counselling can feel daunting, especially if you don’t know what to expect.

🌿 A warm welcome
🌿 Getting to know you
🌿 Sharing at your own pace
🌿 A safe and confidential space

There is no pressure to share more than feels comfortable. We go at your pace.

If you’re thinking about counselling but aren’t quite ready to book a session, I also offer a free 15-minute initial chat. It’s an opportunity to ask questions, find out more about how I work, and see whether counselling with me feels right for you.

Please feel free to get in touch.

20/06/2026

Shame is something many people carry quietly. In this new article, I explore what shame is, where it comes from, and how understanding and self-compassion can help us begin to loosen its grip.

Read more here:

https://mosaiccounselling.org/2026/06/20/shame-the-hidden-weight-we-carry/

Creating space to be yourself 🌿

Shame is something many people experience, yet it is often one of the most difficult emotions to talk about. Unlike guilt, which tells us “I have done something wrong,” shame can leave us…

18/06/2026

There is a place where pieces come together again🌿

14/06/2026

“Life would not give up, even if it could not flourish.”

— Carl Rogers

I have always found this quote moving and powerful.

Even in difficult conditions, growth often continues beneath the surface. We may feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected or unable to flourish, yet something within us continues to move towards healing, growth and fulfilment.

Perhaps counselling is not about becoming someone different, but about creating the conditions that allow us to reconnect with who we already are.

Mosaic Counselling
Piecing Lives Together 🌿

13/06/2026

Over recent years, the term neurodiversity has become more widely recognised, yet many people are still unsure what it means.

In my latest blog article, I explore neurodiversity, self-acceptance and the importance of creating spaces where people feel understood, valued and accepted for who they are.

Creating space to be yourself 🌿

Read the full article here 👇

https://mosaiccounselling.org/2026/06/13/neurodiversity/

13/06/2026

10/06/2026

We often imagine anxiety as looking worried or panicked.

In reality, it can be much quieter than that.

It may look like constantly second-guessing yourself, seeking reassurance, struggling to switch off, feeling overwhelmed by everyday tasks, or pushing yourself long after you’ve run out of energy.

Many people live with anxiety for years before recognising it for what it is.

Sometimes understanding how anxiety shows up is the first step towards treating ourselves with a little more kindness and compassion.

Which of these signs resonates most with you?🌿

Mosaic Counselling
Piecing Lives Together