Samantha Fords Counselling Service

Samantha Fords Counselling Service Therapy. person centred, CBT (Cognitive behaviour therapist), Play therapy and Creative therapy.

Dear Yr11 (Class of 2026). As the time is nearing for you all to leave school, over the past five years, all the knowled...
15/06/2026

Dear Yr11 (Class of 2026).

As the time is nearing for you all to leave school, over the past five years, all the knowledge, skills you've developed, and the experiences you have had have shaped you, and fired your unresolute clay to make you the amazing individual you're.

Remember, your exams are a tiny fraction of what you really are!!!

Life isn't about numbers. It's about stories. It's about tales told by many, the ones we tell each other to strengthen our memories and our sense of community.

Congratulations!!!🎉 to all of Yr11 in successfully reaching the key stage in their education.

You're now on a fantastic journey, the journey of the rest of your lives!!!!

Enjoy the summer of 2026, and make memories with close ones, friends, and family. Tick them off your list.. this is your free time to enjoy and embrace the next chapter. Most importantly, have fun!!!!

💚🌸⛱️☀️ℂ𝕝𝕒𝕤𝕤 𝕠𝕗 𝟚𝟘𝟚6☀️⛱️🌸💚

When you're empathic... you don't just understand pain, you absorb it, you learn to hold on to other people's wounds,whi...
12/06/2026

When you're empathic... you don't just understand pain, you absorb it, you learn to hold on to other people's wounds,while bleeding silently yourself, and this is where many people get stuck. Confusing compassion with self abandonment, confusing understanding with endurance, confusing love with tolerance of harm. Someone can be hurting and still hurt you, someone can have trauma and still traumatise you. Their pain explains behaviour. It does not excuse it.
Healing begins when you stop asking 'Why did they do this to me?" And start asking "why did I believe I had to survive it?" You're not cruel for choosing yourself, you're not heartless for leaving harm. You're not abandoning them. You're finally stopping the abandonment of you and this is where recovery starts. 💚

Play Therapy is effective because play is a child’s natural way of communicating, exploring feelings, and making sense o...
02/06/2026

Play Therapy is effective because play is a child’s natural way of communicating, exploring feelings, and making sense of experiences. Many children cannot always explain emotions verbally in the same way adults can, so play gives them a safer and more comfortable way to express themselves.
Here are some of the main reasons it works well:
Helps children express emotions safely
Through toys, art, sand, role play, storytelling, and creative activities, children can show worries, fears, anger, sadness, or confusion without needing the “right words.”
Builds trust and emotional security
A consistent therapeutic relationship helps children feel accepted, understood, and emotionally safe, which supports healing and confidence.
Supports emotional regulation
Children learn ways to manage big feelings, calm themselves, and understand emotions through guided play and therapeutic interaction.
Processes difficult experiences
Play can help children work through trauma, grief, anxiety, family changes, bullying, attachment difficulties, or behavioural struggles in a developmentally appropriate way.
Improves communication and relationships
It often strengthens social skills, confidence, empathy, boundaries, and the ability to communicate needs more effectively.
Encourages problem-solving and resilience
Through symbolic play and creative exploration, children practise coping strategies and gain a sense of control and mastery.
Works with the brain’s natural development
Children learn and process experiences through sensory activity, imagination, movement, and repetition. Therapy that uses play aligns with how children naturally develop emotionally and neurologically.
Different approaches within Play Therapy may include:
Person-centred play therapy
Directive play therapy
Filial therapy
Creative arts therapy
Sand tray therapy
CBT-informed play approaches 💚

We respond to the behaviour we can see, without understanding the message underneath it; The meltdown The shutdown The a...
20/05/2026

We respond to the behaviour we can see, without understanding the message underneath it;

The meltdown
The shutdown
The aggression
The defiance
The anxiety
The refusal to listen

The child who pushes away, eveb when what they need most is connection.
On the surface these behaviours can look confusing, frustrating or even impossible to manage. But underneath the behaviour, there is often a need, a feeling, a fear, a memory or a message the child does not yet have words to explain.
And when we miss that message, it is easy to fall into the same cycle;

React
Regret
Try harder
Get frustrated
Watch the same behaviour happen again.

There is more to say after "R U OK" It's good to check in on family, friends and colleagues, and ask "are you ok" but it...
18/05/2026

There is more to say after "R U OK"
It's good to check in on family, friends and colleagues, and ask "are you ok" but it's important if you're going to ask, to stick around and listen to the answer......
You dont need to be a professional to keep the conversation going: you just need to be a genuinely present listener.

INTENTIONALLY PAUSING.... taking a social media pause. So ready for a reset.. 💚
09/05/2026

INTENTIONALLY PAUSING.... taking a social media pause.
So ready for a reset.. 💚

"Everytime you grow, you lose something" a phrase which reflects the idea that personal growth often involves shedding h...
06/05/2026

"Everytime you grow, you lose something" a phrase which reflects the idea that personal growth often involves shedding habits, comfort zones, or even the old version of oneself.

Growth is not just about improvement, its also about loss, of the things that no longer serve you. The quote is a paradox that highlights personal development, suggesting that embracing change is essential for growth. Ultimately growth involves loss, which is a necessary part of evolving into a better version of oneself.

Reflecting on our choices and the scarface we make in the pursuit of personal and professional development.

Sometimes we have to let go.... 💚

Good luck to all that are starting their GCSE tomorrow. You've got this class of 2026!!!
04/05/2026

Good luck to all that are starting their GCSE tomorrow.

You've got this class of 2026!!!

Some children grow up feeling like they owe their parents everything.They're reminded of everything that was done for th...
22/04/2026

Some children grow up feeling like they owe their parents everything.

They're reminded of everything that was done for them;
The sacrifices
The money
The effort

And something unhealthy forms

Love starts to feel unconditional.
As if being cared for as a child created a lifelong debt.

But here is the truth many people struggle to accept.
Providing food, shelter and basic care is not a favour its a responsibility

So when a parent uses their role to demand loyalty at the cost of your boundaries, your voice or your emotional wellbeing...

That is not love
That is control..

Healthy love does not keep score.
It does not demand repayment.
Its does not require you to abandon yourself to maintain it.

Your allowed to have boundaries.
Your allowed to have your own life.
Your allowed to have peace over guilt. 💚

What I would tell my younger self...● Embrace Yourself: Be original, don't try to fit into the crowd, and trust your ins...
20/04/2026

What I would tell my younger self...

● Embrace Yourself: Be original, don't try to fit into the crowd, and trust your instincts.
●Prioritize Well-being: Take care of your mental health, seek help when needed, and don't stress over things you can't control.
●Take Risks and Learn: Make mistakes early, don't fear failure, and know that you are stronger and more resilient than you think.
●Cherish Time: Enjoy the present moment, as these are the "glory days".
●Relationships Matter: Cultivate meaningful relationships and walk away from those who don't have your best interests at heart.
●Actionable Advice: Travel more, start investing early, and learn to say "no" to things that don't align with your values.

You are worth everyone you traded for those who were not worth you".

What would you tell your younger self? 💚

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