Becky Whittaker Counselling and Supervision

14/08/2026

Well worth keeping in mind.

28/07/2026

With the right support and learning about yourself change can happen.

10/07/2026

I love this folks! ❣️❣️❣️

Interpersonal Effectiveness in DBT.

Sometimes we need the skills to reach out to others even when we are struggling ourselves. How we say things and how we phrase them can make a difference. Often we don't even know what to say - though we know we might say something..

These are some hints and suggestions for helping with relationships. Or we can share this post and let others know what might be helpful to say to us sometimes.

08/07/2026

hit the nail on the head with this. If you would like some help accepting yourself then please do get In touch.

19/06/2026

Something I talk about with my clients and I think it is pretty fundamental to many people.

This is a reminder for you or for anyone else you think needs to hear it.

27/05/2026

It is so easy to be a bit of a and push your needs down to accommodate others. Whilst there is nothing wrong with this from time to time, for many it becomes frequent and the norm - this can lead to feelings of and feeling at odds with yourself.

23/05/2026

If you have seeking a therapist that really gets it can be transformational.

As a recently late-diagnosed person with ADHD, I know on a personal level how difficult it can be to enter into therapy, especially with a counsellor that doesn’t understand the nuance of ADHD. I have since found a great therapist for me, but it took a lot of trial and error to get there. For all ...

20/05/2026

If you are a student counsellor and you require personal therapy for your course, please do get in touch with me. I can offer counselling both in person in or online via Zoom.

I specialise is working with students going through training, this is one of my true passions.

12/05/2026

Meeting your needs when you are a person that puts their needs below others is not easy, but also not impossible either.

1 - Identify what you need to be truly happy for yourself.
2 - Break down into your needs in the immediate future, the medium future and long term.
3 - Work on accepting your needs as just as valid as others and find small ways to meet your needs, build up slowly to bigger areas of life.

Taking care of yourself isn't selfish, it is about honouring yourself and modelling to the people closest to you.

02/05/2026

This is a question I am often asked……

As a counsellor, new clients often ask – “Will I have to come every week?” Sometimes they are thinking about finances, time off work or perhaps they are feeling overwhelmed with the thought of starting counselling. If you are considering starting therapy, I hope that this article will be hel....