<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Counsellors Café]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Therapy Magazine bringing people together through conversation. ]]></description><link>https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/edit-page</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:27:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing  Headstrong Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professional development and qualifications for counsellors and supervisors. Headstrong Academy provides accredited training for counsellors and supervisors  at every stage of their career. With programmes recognised by CPCAB and aligned with BACP standards, students develop practical skills, professional competence and the confidence to apply their learning  in counselling and supervisory practice. From foundational courses to advanced supervisory qualifications, the academy supports...]]></description><link>https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/introducing-headstrong-academy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695b001abd1cfb4bde7cea28</guid><category><![CDATA[Recent Reads 1]]></category><category><![CDATA[Editor's Picks]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 02:11:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1aa77b_684769c7d2f542e4a6e83cdb07839a7f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Counsellors Café </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW Diploma in Clinical Supervision - with a Focus on Anti-Oppressive, Intercultural and Intersectional Practice.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across 26 engaging sessions, this Diploma offers a deep and applied exploration of what it means to be a modern, ethical, and socially aware supervisor.   You’ll develop practical skills in supervision models (such as widely used 7-eyed model), contracting, and group work, while engaging with themes such as trauma-informed practice, intercultural and anti-oppressive supervision, queer-affirmative and disability justice approaches, and working with risk.   The course blends theory,...]]></description><link>https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/new-diploma-in-clinical-supervision-with-a-focus-on-anti-oppressive-intercultural-and-intersectio</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69330dd8fb4241214796abf9</guid><category><![CDATA[Opportunities 1]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:50:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1aa77b_29a2d8e376e745b4bceedf09f24afc36~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_812,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Counsellors Café </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why You Feel Guilty Saying No, And How to Finally Stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[At this time of year, life can feel louder. The invitations, expectations, family pressures and emotional load all stack up and before you know it , your energy is in limited supply. For many of us, the hardest part isn't the busy calendar, it's the guilt that shows up when we try to protect our own wellbeing. But here is the truth: Boundaries aren't barriers between you and others, they are bridges back to yourself. When you set a boundary, you're not being difficult, distant or selfish. You...]]></description><link>https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/why-you-feel-guilty-saying-no-and-how-to-finally-stop</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69263d998c513b4f5180946b</guid><category><![CDATA[Recent Reads 2]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellbeing]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:17:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_fdabb65f812d420699e5be2663a8f11d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Counsellors Café </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staying Calm in the Chaos: 5 Ways to Beat Black Friday Overwhelm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Because your wellbeing matters more than any discount. Black Friday has a way of creeping into our minds long before we've even opened our laptops. The pressure. The urgency . The flashing "LIMITED TIME ONLY" banners. For many of us, especially those juggling caring roles, work, family and emotional load, the whole thing can feel  less like a bargain and more like a stress trigger. Here are five gentle grounding ways to protect your peace and navigate Black Friday wirth cllarity, calm and...]]></description><link>https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/staying-calm-in-the-chaos-5-ways-to-beat-black-friday-overwhelm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6924ff52f0736c54fcb1be80</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellbeing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Recent Reads 1]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 01:58:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_4635324935427444756859~mv2_d_3000_2000_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Counsellors Café </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is data protection important to my practice?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since 2018 and the enactment of GDPR there have been hundreds of court cases, a multitude of official guidance and much commentary about the]]></description><link>https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/why-is-data-protection-important-to-my-practice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63eead600c8e25da5ccd0414</guid><category><![CDATA[Opportunities 1]]></category><category><![CDATA[Opportunities]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2023 23:49:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e77fd1ddd12e4652b471fe86db43b889.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Counsellors Café </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will your vision board manifest? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Becky created her vision board privately with me online. A year later she reports on the “Never ever underestimate the power of...]]></description><link>https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/what-will-your-vision-board-manifest</link><guid isPermaLink="false">635841610c17ff5adc8f0fd9</guid><category><![CDATA[Opportunities 1]]></category><category><![CDATA[Opportunities]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 22:52:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1aa77b_73b119e409a145b396f876c1e226827e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_751,h_476,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Counsellors Café </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little Joys]]></title><description><![CDATA[It recently occurred to me that although I may not always  indulge in specific 'self care' activities or have designated  'me time',...]]></description><link>https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/little-joys</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61df70f3b0ba3e001636ba80</guid><category><![CDATA[Recent Reads 1]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellbeing]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 14:09:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_dfe6906af6564f2eb4303cc01349be95~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Counsellors Café </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moving with the trends: a platform built specifically for counsellors and practitioners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isosconnect is a platform built specifically for counsellors and practitioners to manage their day-to-day business, meet their compliance...]]></description><link>https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/moving-with-the-trends-a-platform-built-specifically-for-counsellors-and-practitioners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">628d5a9783c2249275bd063c</guid><category><![CDATA[Opportunities]]></category><category><![CDATA[Opportunities 1]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 22:46:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1aa77b_dad3b688c0554354aab54a9b8c26dc53~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_802,h_565,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>isosconnect</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can hypnotherapy really help me quit smoking for good?]]></title><description><![CDATA[You already have the resources you need to be successful – and hypnotherapy can help you access and utilise them.]]></description><link>https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/can-hypnotherapy-really-help-me-quit-smoking-for-good</link><guid isPermaLink="false">628690d5d4862d56f2a878a6</guid><category><![CDATA[Recent Reads 4]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellbeing]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 00:10:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1aa77b_5b5848cde8af4e6e87bda4038cbc8e3d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Roger Mortimer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing the Believe Project ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our [Believe - Motherwell Cheshire CIO] Believe Project supports mums at risk of child removal. This project has been running for the...]]></description><link>https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/introducing-the-believe-project</link><guid isPermaLink="false">626940d152081e38c5f91680</guid><category><![CDATA[Opportunities]]></category><category><![CDATA[Opportunities 1]]></category><category><![CDATA[Recent Reads 1]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2022 23:54:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1aa77b_0e883938f66347339501a0ec39d58cac~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_404,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Motherwell Cheshire CIO</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 activities to try when supporting a child experiencing anxiety]]></title><description><![CDATA[As it has recently been  Children's Mental Health week, I wanted to share some activities that I have used when supporting my child who...]]></description><link>https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/5-activities-to-try-when-supporting-a-child-experiencing-anxiety</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6202ff58c8ec09d216948e95</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellbeing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Recent Reads 2]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:55:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08c9149ad87240be80711fc39c9df8af.jpg/v1/fit/w_728,h_546,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Counsellors Café </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oh For Stuck’s Sake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quick question, does anyone feel stuck? It can be regarding anything. Stuck with your job? Your lack of your job? Your partner? Not...]]></description><link>https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/oh-for-stuck-s-sake</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62065c85ec09a46aeea0934b</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellbeing]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2022 16:43:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_1d5a60e408bd4a0e94f7c485feea99a3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caroline Grehan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Art of Relationships for New Parents]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I look back to when I first discovered I was pregnant, my husband and I were overjoyed, but deep down, I could sense my husband fear...]]></description><link>https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/the-art-of-relationships-for-new-parents</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61b9fcc5c97f000016947abc</guid><category><![CDATA[Your Stories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Recent Reads 3]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:28:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1aa77b_631e2d3064f4497aa4e8c9fa34832693~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rebecca McCaffrey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mastering the Tricky Transition of Wearing Different Hats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you often feel like it’s hard to juggle all the different aspects of your life? Maybe you’re struggling to transition between them? It...]]></description><link>https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/mastering-the-tricky-transition-of-wearing-different-hats</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61b9efa8c10c88001638e3f9</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellbeing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Recent Reads 2]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:53:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_54464f8dab6640af8f9c25625c0888ff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amy Peters</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't get caught up in the pressures of a perfect Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[With last Christmas being a write off due to numerous lockdowns, it feels like this year will be a time to celebrate what was missed last...]]></description><link>https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/dont-get-caught-up-in-the-pressures-of-a-perfect-christmas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61b2592796f7fc001643d219</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellbeing]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 19:53:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_63416b6b77656e78357a6f~mv2_d_4272_3263_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sophie Collumbell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What No One Tells You About Counsellor Training ]]></title><description><![CDATA[That it’s so draining Physically, emotionally and financially draining, training to be a counsellor can really take it out of you. The...]]></description><link>https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/what-no-one-tells-you-about-counsellor-training</link><guid isPermaLink="false">615cadd564d3ab001732f238</guid><category><![CDATA[Your Stories]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2021 13:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c8f8437acd52491f8d15c875476f3a9d.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Counsellors Café </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[So, it is time to REST]]></title><description><![CDATA[We all have journeys and at different times they can be uphill or downhill.
Loss, bereavement, house moves and adult children moving onwards]]></description><link>https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/so-it-is-time-to-rest</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61112072cc77060015eab9c6</guid><category><![CDATA[Your Stories]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:34:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1aa77b_98815e226ec34e3587706c05c79a6727~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Becky Willoughby</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Accidental Writing Career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some writers trace their desire to write back to their childhood. ‘Absolutely not’ would be my first response.  It never occurred to me to]]></description><link>https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/my-accidental-writing-career</link><guid isPermaLink="false">607d6c5a3080f50015c8b84d</guid><category><![CDATA[Your Stories]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:41:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_4f67543833435047625149~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mary Nondé</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Be a warrior not a worrier]]></title><description><![CDATA[How many times has someone said to you ‘Don’t worry’, ‘Stop worrying’ or ‘That’s nothing to worry about’ which is great for the person]]></description><link>https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/be-a-warrior-not-a-worrier</link><guid isPermaLink="false">602a99430f7541001702aea1</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellbeing]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2021 21:56:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_4d68576c39684c43365267~mv2_d_3710_2599_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sophie Collumbell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dealing with Disappointment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disappointment seems such a casual word for something that can haunt us. It is not like missing a party; disappointment can leave scars that]]></description><link>https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/dealing-with-disappointment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60a2da92765947001576556d</guid><category><![CDATA[Your Stories]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:40:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1aa77b_ce74770212b043f68565f4897a4eec1a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachael Clyne</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>