Soul and Relationship

When we care for the soul, we find meaning in the experiences that shape us, especially in our relationships. It’s where the challenges of marriage can also become a source of healing. Through practices like patience, forgiveness, kindness, and love, we grow into deeper connection, even when our relationship feels uncertain or contradictory.

Wrapped Christmas Gifts - The Surprising Reason Our Relationships Are a Gift - Sandra Harewood Counselling

The Surprising Reason Our Relationships Are A Gift

Relationships come in many forms. But have you ever considered that your relationships are a gift in some way or another? Different types of relationships can give us a lot, but many also take from us. While this can be challenging, it also provides us with the opportunity for personal growth.  Read more

Understanding Hope in Your Relationship

Understanding Hope in Your Relationship

Before you can understand hope in your relationship, we have to ask.  What does hope mean to you? Read more

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One Positive Affirmation to Nourish Your Soul

How has this week got you down so far?

In case you needed an extra boost, I’m sending good vibes your way today and always!

But I’m wondering what makes even the most terrible time better for you? Read more

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Do You Struggle With Your Feelings?

Can I ask something super random?  How are you feeling today?

Are you:

Okay

Fine

Alright  Read more

3 Things You Need to Know About Letting Go - Three Women Holding on To Multiple Shopping Bags Afraid Of Letting Them Go - Sandra Harewood Counselling

3 Things You Need to Know About Letting Go

Nature has so much to tell us about letting go. 

I’m looking out of my window here in London, England, and I can see some evergreens, but some of the most striking trees are bare. They let go of their leaves some time ago, stripped bare by the winter wind, now naked and vulnerable. 

And yet they stand tall.  Read more

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Here’s How To Improve Your Self-Care Practice Today

How do you nourish your body and mind and improve your self-care?

Self-care has never been more critical for everyone.

And yes, that includes you! Read more

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One Thing You Should Know About The Pain Of Grief

Grief is a natural part of life. Most people don’t get through life, avoiding it. 

Surprisingly we don’t just grieve when a person has died. We also grieve when a relationship has died, and you’ve separated or divorced. But sometimes you’re still in the trenches of the relationship processing its demise. Read more

Hanging Light Bulb - What Happens When COVID - 19 Shines A Spotlight On Hidden Trauma - Sandra Harewood Counselling

What Happens When COVID – 19 Shines A Spotlight On Hidden Trauma

While the world faces a single problem that of Coronavirus – COVID19, what I’ve noticed is that we are all responding to this pandemic in our very different ways. Read more

A Woman's Barefoot On Grass - 10 Simple Ways To Feel Calm And Grounded - Sandra Harewood Counselling

10 Simple Ways To Feel Calm And Grounded

As human beings, we are wired for survival. The body is designed to respond to stressful situations and then return to its normal baseline when the danger has passed.

Our bodies are amazing! Read more

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How To Stay Connected When Self-Isolating In Trying Times

The world has changed in a couple of weeks.

Less than a month ago, I was happy shaking hands with acquaintances. I was feeling comfortable travelling on a busy bus interacting with strangers and enjoying a conversation with the sales assistant inside the supermarket. Read more