Christmas Without the Chaos 

A festive wellbeing workshop with Lynsey Berwick Counselling

Christmas can be a lovely time of year, but it can also bring a surprising amount of pressure.

The planning, the expectations, the family dynamics, the mental load of making everything happen. Before you know it, you’re busy creating a lovely Christmas for everyone else, while wondering where you fit into it all.

What if this year, you made a little more space for yourself, too?

Join me for a relaxed, welcoming 90-minute workshop at Tapnage Farm. It’s an opportunity to step away from the Christmas rush, pause for a moment and think about how you’d like this festive season to feel for you.

Together, we’ll explore:

• What’s making Christmas feel heavy? Recognise the expectations, responsibilities and pressures you might be carrying, and consider what’s yours to hold, what could be shared and what you might be ready to let go of.
• Boundaries without the guilt. Explore why saying no can feel so difficult, and find some kinder, more realistic ways to protect your time and energy.
• What do you actually want from Christmas? Look beyond what you feel you should be doing and make space for what matters to you.
• Your Christmas Permission Slip. Create your own reminder that you’re allowed to do things differently, whether that means asking for help, saying no, doing less or making time for something that brings you joy.

There’ll be gentle reflection, practical ideas and time to think about one or two small changes that could make Christmas feel more manageable. You won’t be expected to share anything you’d rather keep private, and there’s no pressure to have everything figured out.

This isn’t about creating the perfect Christmas or giving you another to-do list. It’s about making room for your needs alongside everyone else’s.

Event details

Thursday 3 December 2026
6.30–8.00pm (arrive from 6.15pm)
The Boardroom, Tapnage Farm, Wickham
£39 per person | Just 8 places available

Your ticket includes the workshop, reflective materials and festive refreshments.

Come as you are. Leave with a little more clarity, a few practical ideas and permission to make Christmas your own.

Because Christmas is busy enough. You deserve a little space to breathe.

Lynsey Berwick
Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (MNCPS Accred)
lynseyberwickcounselling.co.uk

Giving a little back this Christmas ❤️

As part of this workshop, I'll be making a donation to Samaritans, supporting their vital work listening to people who are struggling and helping them through difficult times.

It's a small way of giving back to a service that makes a real difference to people struggling at this time of year.