Signpost

Signpost Signpost is a charity that helps young people in Hertfordshire to overcome the difficulties they face For more information, visit: oneymca.org/signpost

Signpost is fully committed to the continued provision of counselling, coaching and other support to help young people aged 10-25 and living in Hertfordshire overcome problems in their lives. Counselling provides a safe space for you to process feelings and experiences in which the counsellor will help facilitate your journey. Counselling allows you to reflect on your experiences, identify patterns of behaviour or explore coping strategies to help you navigate everyday life.

On World Meditation Day, we’re reminded of the importance of slowing down, breathing deeply, and creating moments of cal...
21/05/2026

On World Meditation Day, we’re reminded of the importance of slowing down, breathing deeply, and creating moments of calm in our busy lives 🌿

Meditation isn’t about perfection, it’s about giving yourself space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the present moment.

Today, take a few minutes just for you. Your mind matters 💜

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🧠 Mental Health Awareness Week 🌿Todays tip: Self Soothe BoxA self-soothe box is a simple sensory toolkit you can build t...
15/05/2026

🧠 Mental Health Awareness Week 🌿

Todays tip: Self Soothe Box

A self-soothe box is a simple sensory toolkit you can build to help calm your mind and body when things feel overwhelming. It gives you something gentle and grounding to turn to in difficult moments.

What to include:
Think about things that engage your senses – touch, smell, sight, sound, or taste:
🕯️ A calming scent
🖼️ A grounding image or affirmation
🎶 A soothing sound or playlist
🧸 A small comfort item or treat

You can tailor it to your needs, there’s no right or wrong 💜

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🧠 Mental Health Awareness Week 🌿Todays tip: Progressive Muscle RelaxationProgressive Muscle Relaxation helps your body s...
14/05/2026

🧠 Mental Health Awareness Week 🌿

Todays tip: Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Progressive Muscle Relaxation helps your body switch from “tight and stressed” to “looser and calmer.” You tense a muscle group for a few seconds… then let it go. That “release” tells your brain you’re safe 💜

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🧠 Mental Health Awareness Week 🌿Todays tip: Category NamingA simple way to anchor your mind is to pick a few categories ...
13/05/2026

🧠 Mental Health Awareness Week 🌿

Todays tip: Category Naming

A simple way to anchor your mind is to pick a few categories and name as many items as you can in each one. Spend a minute or two on each – the goal isn’t perfection, just gentle focus.

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🧠 Mental Health Awareness Week 🌿The next counsellor tip is Box Breathing. Breathing techniques can help calm the nervous...
12/05/2026

🧠 Mental Health Awareness Week 🌿

The next counsellor tip is Box Breathing. Breathing techniques can help calm the nervous system, slow racing thoughts, and bring your focus back to the present moment.

When stress and anxiety build up, even a few mindful breaths can help your mind and body feel more settled.

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🧠 Mental Health Awareness Week 🌿This week, our counsellors at Signpost Counselling have shared grounding techniques and ...
11/05/2026

🧠 Mental Health Awareness Week 🌿

This week, our counsellors at Signpost Counselling have shared grounding techniques and wellbeing tips to support your mental health 💜

Grounding techniques can help calm overwhelming thoughts by bringing your focus back to the present moment. When we get caught in “what ifs: and future worries, our odyssey can react as though stress is happening right now – grounding helps break that cycle.

Todays tip: Calm Place Imagery ✨

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Today we celebrate National Children’s Day ✨Every child deserves to feel safe, heard, and supported. At Signpost Counsel...
10/05/2026

Today we celebrate National Children’s Day ✨

Every child deserves to feel safe, heard, and supported. At Signpost Counselling, we’re here to help young people ages 5-25 navigate life’s challenges and know they are never alone 💜

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Everyone is welcome at Signpost and One YMCA 🌍A space for all faiths, all backgrounds, and every story 💜signpostcounsell...
01/05/2026

Everyone is welcome at Signpost and One YMCA 🌍

A space for all faiths, all backgrounds, and every story 💜

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As Stress Awareness Month comes to a close, here are a few small, realistic ways to support yourself moving forward. You...
29/04/2026

As Stress Awareness Month comes to a close, here are a few small, realistic ways to support yourself moving forward. You don’t need to do everything - just start with one 💆

💬 Which tip feels most helpful for you right now?

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Watford
WD172RT

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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01923 239495

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