Bev Harman Counselling

05/07/2026

🌿 When life feels overwhelming... Drop Anchor.

We all have moments when our minds race, emotions take over, or anxiety pulls us away from the present. During these times, our instinct is often to fight our feelings or try to make them disappear.

But what if, instead of struggling against the storm, you could learn to steady yourself within it?

Dropping Anchor is a simple grounding technique from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). It doesn't make difficult thoughts or feelings disappear—but it helps you reconnect with the present moment so you can respond with intention rather than react on autopilot.

When you drop anchor, you:
⚓ Notice what's happening inside you without judgement.
⚓ Connect with your breath and your body.
⚓ Ground yourself using your senses.
⚓ Create a little space between yourself and overwhelming thoughts.
⚓ Take your next step based on what really matters to you.

Like an anchor keeping a boat steady during rough seas, this technique can help you feel more settled, even when life feels uncertain.

🌿 Bev's Tip: Practice Dropping Anchor when you're feeling calm as well as when you're stressed. The more familiar it becomes, the easier it is to use when you need it most.

If you'd like to learn practical techniques to manage anxiety, stress, difficult emotions or relationship challenges, I'd be delighted to support you.

💚 Bev Harman Counselling
📍 Lustleigh, Devon & Online across the UK
🌐 www.couplescounsellingdevon.co.uk

30/05/2026

Last week, Vicente and I had the privilege of attending a two-day ACT for Trauma training course in Camden, London, led by none other than Russ Harris – one of our favourite authors, trainers, and a huge influence on our counselling practice.

What a brilliant two days! The training was engaging, practical, thought-provoking, and full of valuable insights into applying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) when working with trauma. Russ has an incredible ability to make complex concepts accessible, bringing together compassion, humour, and clinical expertise in a way that inspires confidence and learning.

We came away with new ideas, renewed enthusiasm, and plenty of tools to integrate into our work with clients.

A huge thank you to Russ Harris for such an excellent training experience. We’re looking forward to putting what we learned into practice.

16/05/2026

09/05/2026

I offer Brief Intervention Sessions using FACT (Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) — a practical, evidence-based approach designed to help people move forward quickly and effectively.

FACT focuses on helping you manage difficult thoughts, emotions, stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and life challenges in a way that builds resilience and psychological flexibility. Rather than getting stuck fighting thoughts or feelings, we learn how to respond differently and reconnect with what truly matters to you.

These sessions are supportive, collaborative, and focused on creating meaningful change — even in a short period of time.

Sometimes one conversation can be the start of things feeling lighter.

If you’d like to find out more or book a session, feel free to message me privately. 💚

10/08/2025

Sunlight isn’t just good for your body, it’s a powerful medicine for your mind. Your mental health deserves sunlight, it’s not a luxury, it’s a need. A few minutes in the sunshine each day can lift your mood, reduce stress and help regulate your sleep; nature’s gentle therapy.