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SJR Counselling Hi, I’m Sam, I help children and young people feel empowered and understood through creativity and play, bringing a little sunshine to family life 💛

Creative approaches can open conversations that direct questions sometimes can’t 💛In my free masterclass I explain how c...
21/10/2026

Creative approaches can open conversations that direct questions sometimes can’t 💛
In my free masterclass I explain how creativity can support families’ mental health.
You can sign up via my website.

This week we're getting the clay out and creating our very own Mood Monsters!Happy, sad, angry, worried, excited, grumpy...
20/10/2026

This week we're getting the clay out and creating our very own Mood Monsters!

Happy, sad, angry, worried, excited, grumpy... or maybe a monster that's feeling ALL of those things at once. 😂

Let your child create their monster however they want using clay, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, pom-poms, feathers or whatever you have in the craft cupboard.

Then give your monster a little personality.

What’s their name?

What makes them happy?

What makes them really grumpy?

What do they do when they're worried?

What helps them feel better?

It’s a fun, silly craft, but it can also give children an easy way to explore different emotions without having to talk directly about their own.

Sometimes it's much easier to tell you why a little orange monster is angry than explain why we are. 💛

As evenings get darker and routines feel heavier, some young people can become more emotionally overwhelmed without full...
19/10/2026

As evenings get darker and routines feel heavier, some young people can become more emotionally overwhelmed without fully understanding why. Extra reassurance, rest and emotional connection can make a huge difference ☀️

“It’s not always as simple as just stopping.”OCD is much more than liking things tidy, being organised or wanting things...
18/10/2026

“It’s not always as simple as just stopping.”

OCD is much more than liking things tidy, being organised or wanting things done a certain way.

For someone experiencing OCD, there can be unwanted intrusive thoughts, images, fears or urges that cause significant anxiety.

Compulsions can then become a way of trying to reduce that anxiety or prevent something bad from happening.

That might look like repeatedly checking a door is locked.
Seeking reassurance again and again.
Repeating an action until it feels “right”.
Avoiding certain situations.
Or carrying out rituals that other people may not even notice.

Telling someone to “just stop doing it” doesn’t take away the fear underneath it.

And OCD can affect both children and adults.

Understanding what might be happening underneath a behaviour can make a huge difference to how we respond.

If you’re concerned that you or your child may be experiencing OCD, speaking to your GP is a good place to start.

Self-care reminder:Tiny moments of rest still matter. You do not need to earn them ☀️
16/10/2026

Self-care reminder:
Tiny moments of rest still matter. You do not need to earn them ☀️

This week I’m chatting with Trina Kavanagh-Thomas!Trina is an intuitive success coach and Brainz Global 500 honoree, hel...
15/10/2026

This week I’m chatting with Trina Kavanagh-Thomas!

Trina is an intuitive success coach and Brainz Global 500 honoree, helping stressed-out leaders understand their patterns, find balance and turn their dreams into reality. 🤍

Combining mindset, wellbeing and energy work, Trina helps people get clear on what they want and take steps towards the life they truly want to live. 💫

14/10/2026

How a child or young person enters the counselling space tells me a lot about how they're feeling.

Sometimes, communication feels too much. Play feels too much. Even creativity can feel too much.

And that's okay. 💛

Sometimes, what they need most is a safe space where there's no pressure, no expectations and no need to find the words. Just time to be.

So, I introduced Evora, the breathing koala bear, into the calming area of my counselling space.

It's been lovely to see how the young people, in particular, have found Evora soothing. I've watched them mirror her gentle breathing patterns, naturally slowing down and taking a moment for themselves.

It's a beautiful reminder that communication doesn't always need words.

Sometimes, it's about noticing what a child or young person needs, offering a little comfort and allowing them the space to pause.

Because in counselling, it's not always about doing, talking or creating. Sometimes, it's simply about feeling safe enough to be yourself.

And sometimes, the smallest things can make the biggest difference.

If you've noticed changes in your child or young person and feel a little extra support might help, my inbox is always open.

There's no pressure, just a conversation to explore what might help.

Children regulate through doing, not always talking.Simple mindful activities can help calm their bodies and settle big ...
14/10/2026

Children regulate through doing, not always talking.
Simple mindful activities can help calm their bodies and settle big emotions.
You can access my free creative mindful tips on my website.

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Prospect Business Centre Unmasked CIC Limewood Approach Seacroft, Leeds
Kent
LS141NG

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Friday 3pm - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+441977801654

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