Blue Waves Counselling

04/06/2026

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03/06/2026

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Let us know in the comments one thing that makes your heart happy💗

For us, it’s this beautiful community we have on social media. We’re so thankful for you🥺🫂

03/06/2026

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03/06/2026

🌊Can AI replace therapy?

AI is becoming part of everyday life, and many people are now using it to help make sense of their emotions, organise their thoughts, or work through difficult situations.

I can see the appeal. It’s available 24/7, often free, and can sometimes offer useful insights.

Am I anti-AI? Not at all. I think it can be a helpful tool.

But can it replace therapy?

For me, no.

Therapy isn’t just about advice or information. It’s about relationship. It’s about being truly seen, heard and understood by another human being.

Can AI notice the tears behind the smile? The hesitation before difficult words are spoken? Can it build the kind of trusting relationship that helps heal old wounds?

Research consistently shows that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in successful counselling. Healing often happens through connection, not just conversation.

If clients use AI between sessions, that’s absolutely fine by me. But for processing grief, loss, trauma and life’s biggest challenges, I believe human connection remains at the heart of healing.

Have you used AI to support your mental health? I’d love to know your thoughts

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02/06/2026

POTS study? 🌊

02/06/2026

🌊 APS awareness is so important especially for women who have multiple unexplained miscarriages. APS can be treated with a blood thinner through pregnancy and often leads to successful pregnancies. A great charity to follow! 🩸

𝗔𝗣𝗦 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 💙

It’s June — and all month long we’re raising awareness of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS): a rare, serious autoimmune condition that can affect people of all ages.

📅 What to expect from us this month
✨ Bite-sized facts (and myth-busting!)
🗣️ Real experiences from the APS community
🔎 Clear info on symptoms, diagnosis, pregnancy and treatment
🤝 Support and signposting

✅ How you can help
🔹 Follow along for daily posts
🔹 Like, comment & share (it really boosts reach!)
🔹 Tag a friend or a healthcare professional who should know about APS
🔹 Visit aps-support.org.uk for trusted information and support

Every share helps someone feel seen — and could help shorten the road to diagnosis.
Let’s make count. 💪

29/05/2026

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enough gray already.

29/05/2026

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Talking about su***de openly and honestly is one of the most important things we can do. But the language we use matters.

Some phrases, even well-meaning ones, can reinforce the stigma that still surrounds su***de. And stigma is one of the biggest barriers to someone asking for help.

Small changes in the way we talk about su***de can make a real difference. To the young person who hears it. To the family member who reads it. To the culture we're all part of.

Here are a few phrases worth knowing...

If you're worried about a young person or struggling yourself, HopeLine 24/7 is here for you.
Call 0300 102 2470 / Text HOPE to 88247 / Email [email protected] / Webchat papyrus-uk.org

17/05/2026

🌊“Why can’t I move past this?”

One of the hardest parts of grief, bereavement and loss is the pressure to “be over it” by now.

But grief doesn’t move in a straight line. It can show up months or years later in unexpected ways:

📍exhaustion
📍anger
📍anxiety
📍feeling disconnected
📍struggling to trust people
📍overthinking
📍feeling stuck while everyone else carries on

Sometimes it isn’t about “moving on” at all. Sometimes it’s about learning how to carry what happened without it carrying you.

Loss changes us.

Whether you’re grieving a death, relationship, childhood, identity, health, or the life you thought you’d have — your feelings make sense.

You do not have to rush your healing to make other people comfortable.

If you’re looking for grief counselling, bereavement support, or loss counselling in Exeter or online across the UK, Blue Waves Counselling offers a calm, compassionate space to explore what’s underneath the question.