Welcome to Ethel, Tea & Therapy

✨️✨️Group Breathwork Class ✨️✨️ I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be hosting a group breathwork class at @scarboroughyogaspace on September 21st, 6-8pm! Join me to explore breathwork, release stuck emotions, and manifest your desires. Breathwork has transformed my life, and I know it can do the same for you! DM or email enquiries@teaandtherapy.co.uk for booking info. Thank you!!

✨️✨️ F O R G I V E N E S S ✨️✨️ It’s something I speak about often — and for good reason. Forgiveness can be a sticky subject. It’s not for everyone in every situation. But in my experience, it has the power to shift deep-rooted shame, guilt, and blame — and gently loosen the grip the past has on us. Think for a moment about the mistakes that still sit heavy in your gut. The ones that sneak up when you're trying to sleep. The ones that remind you of who you used to be. What if — just for a moment — you chose to forgive that version of you? The younger self who didn’t have all the tools. The past version who was simply trying to survive something really difficult. What if you offered them kindness instead of criticism? Compassion instead of shame? Forgiveness doesn’t mean excusing harmful behavior — especially when it comes to others. But sometimes, choosing to forgive can help us cut the emotional ties that keep us stuck. It's not about saying “it’s okay.” It’s about saying, “I don’t want to carry this anymore.” 💛 What if forgiveness is an act of self-love? 💛Not a prescription, just an offering. Something to sit with. And maybe, if it resonates… What if we chose to love instead? ❤️ Thanks as always for being here. Likes, shares, comments always appreciated — they help me reach those who may need to read this. With love, A xoxo #therapy #talkingtherapies #therspistsofinstagram #therapythoughts #therapistsofig #counsellorsofinstagram #counselling #forgiveness #love #mentalhealthmatters💚

✨️✨️ C L I E N T T E S T I M O N I A L ✨️✨️ This one was another bittersweet ending. But always ends with a heart full with gratitude. Grateful to have been a part of this clients journey, and witnessing their growth has been so special. Onwards and upwards now, this is only the beginning #therapy #talkingtherapies #counselling #therapistsofinstagram #counsellorsofinstagram #personcentredtherapy

Let's talk about stigma attached to accessing talking therapies. After many years working in partnership with the NHS mental health services over the UK, I have seen many patterns appear. One that remains is the shame over accessing talking therapies. Therapy is a confidential space, and nobody needs to know why you're accessing therapy. But why aren't we promoting it more? I have had incredible therapy that has shaped who I am and enabled me to grow as a person and a therapist. It is such an incredibly useful and necessary tool and saves lives in the same way that physical health interventions do. Prevention is easier than the cure in the very same way. So why not access therapy before you "need it". My goal is to share the message of the power of therapy far and wide! If you're reading this and it resonates with you, for any reason, please like, comment, and share and hopefully reach as many people as possible #therapy #talkingtherapies #therapistsofinstagram #person-centred-counselling #counselling #breathwork #somaticbreathwork #healing #healingjourney #psychotherapy #cfd #counsellingfordepression #personcentredexperiential #cognitivebehaviouraltherapy ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️