Paul Davies

Supporting people to move forward with clarity, confidence & wellbeing. Trainee counsellor (L4), person-centred approach, peer support & group facilitation.

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@SOS_Initiatives Thank you for continuing to stand up for people who are struggling. Services like yours are exactly why these conversations matter.

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If you’re feeling flat, grumpy or ugh — you’re not broken. January does this. Less light, more pressure, sudden “back to normal”.

Do less. Get daylight. Lower expectations. Be kind.

Change is coming.
And it begins with going easy on yourself.

#ChangeIsComing #JanuaryBlues

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A cold morning ramble down the Carrs park in Wilmslow.

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The first step toward change is knowing yourself.
But asking “Who am I?” isn’t always easy.

When you begin to understand yourself, change has somewhere solid to grow from.

Change is coming.
It begins with authenticity.

#ChangeIsComing #WhoAmI

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@CatherineMMunro Oh my goodness! Stay safe and warm!

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@recovery_your Suicidal thoughts aren’t always spoken plainly — they’re often communicated through feeling trapped, burdensome, or without a future.

Safeguarding starts with listening carefully and not being afraid to ask honest, direct questions. It can help someone reach safety.

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Yesterday was World Introvert Day.
What helps you maintain healthy boundaries?

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@JDaviesPhD Social media can make success feel louder and larger than it often is in real life. Learning to notice and value our small, quiet wins — especially kindness — can be far more grounding than any highlight reel.

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@actionhappiness For a long time, anxiety made feelings feel unsafe for me, so I learned to switch them off. I’ve had to slowly relearn how to let them back in — not to overwhelm me, but to guide me back toward what feels authentic.

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@SteveWhittleT2T That’s fantastic. We often encourage men to ask for help, but don’t always meet them where they are or where they feel safe. Holding space in environments that feel familiar, confidential, and less alien can be a powerful first step.

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@SteveWhittleT2T I’ve seen how much environment matters. When men are taken out of clinical spaces and into settings that feel familiar and safe, something shifts. Dialogue starts. Guard drops. Honesty follows.

Changing the space can create safety & allow men to speak without judgement.

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@SteveWhittleT2T Thank you for highlighting why prevention must start before crisis.
As a suicide prevention facilitator, I’ve seen how early connection, understanding, and support can make a real difference — long before crisis hits.
Sitting with people before it’s urgent is where change begins.

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From my own experience, working on mental health can be a struggle.

Hearing others share their stories can be the reminder that you’re not alone. Here are some from @mentalhealth
https://t.co/qqj8eLnt7j

Change is coming.
And it starts with shared experience.

#ChangeIsComing

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@AnxietyUK This is such an important reminder that bravery doesn’t mean pushing harder — it often means feeling supported and understood.

Resources like this help normalise anxiety and show that confidence can grow gently, at the right pace.

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Three o’clock this morning I got out of bed, put some clothes on, cranked the heating up to “tropical,” then climbed back in with a hot drink.
Who ordered the cold? Because I’d like a refund. #Cold

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@Havenlust I think hope touches the earth far more often than we notice.
Sometimes it’s small — a hello to a stranger, picking up the phone, choosing to stay connected.
Like this rainbow, it can appear quietly after something heavy.

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@sanemag Thank you for sharing this — it’s a helpful reminder that understanding how the mind works is an important part of mental wellbeing. Sometimes just knowing that our thoughts, feelings, and reactions have patterns and causes can give us a bit of clarity and relief.

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@PsychologyMi Hope does matter. And alongside focusing on what’s coming, there’s something steadying about remembering we have a part to play — often through small, intentional steps.

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@visualsofearth1 @Raylivez1 beautiful shot!