New Horizon Counselling Northwich.

21/07/2025

🌊 Taking My Own Advice 🌊

As a therapist, I’m always encouraging others to slow down, tune in, and take care of themselves — so this week, I’m doing exactly that.

I started the day with a peaceful walk along the shore of a white sandy island (yes, it’s just as dreamy as it sounds). Barefoot, ocean breeze, nothing to do but be. Then I had the most grounding sound bath massage — deep vibrations, calming tones, and a whole lot of inner stillness.

This time away isn’t about switching off — it’s about reconnecting. With myself, with nature, with the practices I often guide others toward.

Just a gentle reminder: self-care isn’t selfish. It’s essential. 💆🏽‍♀️🌴✨
Back soon, refreshed and recharged 🌞

Warmest regards ,
Martin

16/07/2025

🌿 Out of Office – Practicing What I Preach 🌿

Dear clients and followers,

I wanted to let you know that I’m currently taking some time away for rest, reflection, and self-care. As a person-centred therapist, I deeply believe in the importance of looking after our own well-being—and right now, I’m honouring that need for myself.

During this time, I won’t be available for sessions yet will be available to answer any enquiry’s or questions you have .
I’ll return recharged and ready to hold space again from 30th of July.

If you’re in need of support while I’m away, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your trusted support network, GP, or follow one of the links below:

https://111.nhs.uk/

https://www.samaritans.org/branches/northwich/

https://www.sane.org.uk/how-we-help/emotional-support/saneline-services

Thank you for your understanding and for doing the brave work of growth and healing. I look forward to reconnecting with you soon.

Take care, warmest regards.
Martin 🧡

31/12/2024

Wishing everyone the very best for 2025.
Hope the new year brings what it needs to foe everyone xx

08/03/2024

Happy international woman’s day!!

18/02/2024

Taking some time out this weekend relaxing and catching up on some reading,

29/12/2023

Grab yourself a brew and take a few moments out for yourself, read through the following.

We’re creeping ever-closer to the end of 2023, and with it comes the perfect prompt to reflect on where we’re at. It could be in relation to some dreams or goals of yours, or simply your overall state of mind. Whatever it is, making time to intentionally explore what’s going on inside can help us develop a greater understanding of where we are and what we need. So, use these 50 questions to explore the year that’s just past, uncover what is and isn’t working for you, and carve out a plan for the year that’s about to begin.

1. What things are different from last year?
2. What things have remained the same?
3. How would you describe your overall wellbeing right now?
4. What moments from the past year excited you?
5. If you could return to this time last year, what would you do differently?
6. What would you do the same?
7. List three achievements from the past year that you’re proud of.
8. What were some of the personal challenges that you faced this year?
9. What was the best thing you learned this year?
10. How do you feel about your physical health?
11. How do you feel about your mental health?
12. What can you do now that you couldn’t do this time last year?
13. What were some of the happiest moments from the past year?
14. How do you feel about your relationships?
15. What were some of the hardest moments?
16. Did you make any new habits?
17. Is there anything you wished you did more of?
18. How do you feel about your relationship with technology?
19. Did anything surprising happen to you this year?
20. Did your relationship with yourself change?
21. What did you overcome?
22. Did you feel stressed often?
23. What new experiences did you have?
24. Did you receive the support that you needed?
25. How do you feel about your work-life balance?
26. What is the main thing you would like to achieve this coming year?
27. What small steps will you take to make it happen?
28. Who in your life offers you the best support?
29. What three things are you passionate about?
30. If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be?
31. What makes you feel excited?
32. How do you best learn new things?
33. What is a dream that you have always had?
34. What do you want to keep the same?
35. What makes you feel drained?
36. How would you like to make an impact on the world around you?
37. What are your best qualities?
38. Are there any habits you would like to break?
39. Who inspires you?
40. Do you have any childhood dreams you’d like to come true?
41. How will you take care of yourself in the coming year?
42. What are the signs that you need to take a break?
43. What things make you feel motivated?
44. How do you work best?
45. What does success look like to you?
46. How do you overcome hurdles?
47. What new experiences are you looking forward to?
48. What makes you feel fulfilled?
49. How are you going to prioritise joy?
50. Where do you want to be in a year’s time?

Written by Kathryn Wheeler.
Features Editor Happiful magazine.

23/12/2023

The pressure of Christmas can be so overwhelming for just about everyone at some point.
Be kind to yourself and those around you.
Take a few moments to read this article.
Wishing you what ever your Christmas needs to be!!

Counsellor Julie Cameron provides tips on how to manage anxiety during the Christmas period

15/12/2023

Reflection:-
What can you learn for your past? How can you apply this learning today?
This awareness, will give you a choice
In how your future will be!!

09/12/2023

With all the rush hustle and bustle it’s easy to lose perspective.
Take moment!!

26/09/2023

Do you struggle with mindfulness and wellbeing? Try this!!

is holding a mindfulness for wellbeing session from 10am to 1pm on Thursday 28 September.

Register ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mindfulness-for-wellbeing-tickets-706614361577?aff=oddtdtcreator

28/07/2023

28/07/2023

I’m on leave until the 15th August,
Connect with your environment, stay grounded and present!!
Martin 🤗