💬 Worried About Talking to Someone? You’re Not Alone Reaching out for help can feel like one of the hardest things to do — especially when you’re struggling. You might worry about being judged, not knowing what to say, or feeling like your problems “aren’t big enough.” But the truth is, it’s completely okay to find it difficult to open up. Feeling nervous doesn’t mean you’re weak — it means you care deeply about being understood. 🌿 Why It Feels Hard Talking about how you fe

🌊 Ocean Breathing: Finding Calm with the Rhythm of the Waves This exercise uses the imagery of the ocean to help you release stress and return to a steady, peaceful flow of breath. 1. Settle in. Sit comfortably and close your eyes. Imagine you’re near the sea — the gentle sound of waves rolling in and out. 2. Inhale: The wave rises. Breathe in slowly through your nose for a count of four. Feel the breath building, like a smooth wave lifting toward its crest. 3. Pause: The wa

🌿 A Simple Calming Exercise: “The Gentle Pause” Find a quiet space. Sit comfortably, allowing your shoulders to soften and your hands to rest loosely in your lap. Take a slow, deep breath in. Feel the air fill your lungs and expand through your chest. Imagine breathing in calm, light, and warmth. Exhale gently. Let go of any tightness or heaviness, as if you’re releasing the tension of the day. Notice what’s here. Bring your awareness to your surroundings — the temperature i

💙 Coping with the Christmas Blues: Finding Calm in a Season of Noise For many, the festive season brings warmth, connection, and celebration — but for others, it can stir feelings of loneliness, pressure, or sadness. The world around us may sparkle with lights, yet sometimes it feels like we’re standing quietly in the shadows. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The Christmas Blues  can appear in many forms — exhaustion, low mood, quiet grief, or the simple weight of

🌸 Mindfulness: Coming Home to the Present Moment Sometimes, life feels like it’s moving faster than we can keep up. Our bodies may be here, but our minds are already somewhere else — planning, replaying, worrying. Mindfulness invites us to pause and return to this moment, exactly as it is. It’s not about stopping thoughts or striving to feel a certain way. It’s about noticing — the feeling of a steady breath, the warmth of sunlight on your skin, or the sound of rain outside

Behaviour Changing and Goal Setting aims to help people take simple, practical steps towards enjoying life and becoming fulfilled. The aim of Behaviour Changing is to give you the motivation to make small changes that have a "snowball" effect, decreasing behaviour that may make things harder for you and give you skills to cope with changes and emotional regulation. You will learn problem-solving skills and be asked to look openly and honestly at the changes you can make to en

Hypnotherapy is a powerful tool that can help individuals achieve deep relaxation and overcome various challenges. At Two Chairs Therapy, I believe in the transformative effects of hypnotherapy. I have over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I am a fully qualified and accredited Solution Focused Hypnotherapist. I am also fully DBS checked. Hypnotherapy is a form of therapy that uses guided relaxation techniques to help individuals enter a state of heightened f

Are you searching for ways to enhance your overall well-being and aid relaxation? Look no further than Two Chairs Therapy, working in the mental health field and therapy services for over 15 years. One of the standout services that Two Chairs Therapy offers is mindfulness relaxation workshops. These workshops provide a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can practice mindfulness techniques to improve their mental health and overall well-being. With guided individ