Simon Browes
@sabrowes.bsky.social
@RCN.org.uk
North West Regional Director
Consultant Nurse, MSc, RN, SCPHN
Cert. Public Mental Health (RCPsych)
🧪 FRSPH
👥 PCE Psychotherapy @spti-nottm.bsky.social
Stumbling into middle age, occasionally fall over.
Personal views.
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (He/Him)
North West Regional Director
Consultant Nurse, MSc, RN, SCPHN
Cert. Public Mental Health (RCPsych)
🧪 FRSPH
👥 PCE Psychotherapy @spti-nottm.bsky.social
Stumbling into middle age, occasionally fall over.
Personal views.
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (He/Him)
An important new book for the #TherapistSky community.
Great to spend time with
@iamkatylees.bsky.social and colleagues at @spti-nottm.bsky.social this evening.
Great to spend time with
@iamkatylees.bsky.social and colleagues at @spti-nottm.bsky.social this evening.
November 1, 2025 at 10:21 PM
An important new book for the #TherapistSky community.
Great to spend time with
@iamkatylees.bsky.social and colleagues at @spti-nottm.bsky.social this evening.
Great to spend time with
@iamkatylees.bsky.social and colleagues at @spti-nottm.bsky.social this evening.
September 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Grainy, but it’s a photo of a photo (actually taken with 35mm camera because I’m that old).
August 29, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Grainy, but it’s a photo of a photo (actually taken with 35mm camera because I’m that old).
Fantastic weekend working alongside our members and colleagues, representing @rcn.org.uk at 🌈 @manchesterpride.bsky.social 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
A huge thank you to everyone who took part, helped organise, or stopped by our stall in the Community Lane.
#RCN #ManchesterPride #Inclusion #Diversity #Nursing #LGBTQIA+
A huge thank you to everyone who took part, helped organise, or stopped by our stall in the Community Lane.
#RCN #ManchesterPride #Inclusion #Diversity #Nursing #LGBTQIA+
August 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Fantastic weekend working alongside our members and colleagues, representing @rcn.org.uk at 🌈 @manchesterpride.bsky.social 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
A huge thank you to everyone who took part, helped organise, or stopped by our stall in the Community Lane.
#RCN #ManchesterPride #Inclusion #Diversity #Nursing #LGBTQIA+
A huge thank you to everyone who took part, helped organise, or stopped by our stall in the Community Lane.
#RCN #ManchesterPride #Inclusion #Diversity #Nursing #LGBTQIA+
Kintsugi teaches us that cracks can hold beauty, not shame. Healing ruptures adds beauty.
A problem might not need fixing or forgetting, but gentle attention.
What shifts when we see the fracture as part of the story, not the end of it?
#Kintsugi #PersonCentred #Growth #TherapistSky
A problem might not need fixing or forgetting, but gentle attention.
What shifts when we see the fracture as part of the story, not the end of it?
#Kintsugi #PersonCentred #Growth #TherapistSky
July 28, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Kintsugi teaches us that cracks can hold beauty, not shame. Healing ruptures adds beauty.
A problem might not need fixing or forgetting, but gentle attention.
What shifts when we see the fracture as part of the story, not the end of it?
#Kintsugi #PersonCentred #Growth #TherapistSky
A problem might not need fixing or forgetting, but gentle attention.
What shifts when we see the fracture as part of the story, not the end of it?
#Kintsugi #PersonCentred #Growth #TherapistSky
Not everything goes to plan — and that’s not failure.
There’s opportunity in adversity. Growth in discomfort. Grace in the mess.
When things go wrong, we’re invited to pause, reflect and reconnect with what matters.
No shame. No blame. Just the complexity of being human.
#TherapistSky
There’s opportunity in adversity. Growth in discomfort. Grace in the mess.
When things go wrong, we’re invited to pause, reflect and reconnect with what matters.
No shame. No blame. Just the complexity of being human.
#TherapistSky
July 24, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Not everything goes to plan — and that’s not failure.
There’s opportunity in adversity. Growth in discomfort. Grace in the mess.
When things go wrong, we’re invited to pause, reflect and reconnect with what matters.
No shame. No blame. Just the complexity of being human.
#TherapistSky
There’s opportunity in adversity. Growth in discomfort. Grace in the mess.
When things go wrong, we’re invited to pause, reflect and reconnect with what matters.
No shame. No blame. Just the complexity of being human.
#TherapistSky
This time last year, I was in a job that felt out of step with my values, often feeling distressed. Daily intentional reflection using @actionhappiness.bsky.social calendar helped me reconnect.
Now I revisit it with a person-centred lens, gentle, intentional, and grounded in what matters to me.
Now I revisit it with a person-centred lens, gentle, intentional, and grounded in what matters to me.
July 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This time last year, I was in a job that felt out of step with my values, often feeling distressed. Daily intentional reflection using @actionhappiness.bsky.social calendar helped me reconnect.
Now I revisit it with a person-centred lens, gentle, intentional, and grounded in what matters to me.
Now I revisit it with a person-centred lens, gentle, intentional, and grounded in what matters to me.
Self-compassion is recognising our humanity, our limits, and still meeting ourselves with kindness. Especially in the face of challenge, it’s an act of strength to say “I’m doing the best I can today, and that’s enough.”
If today feels overwhelming, self-compassion says “Pause. Breathe. Be gentle.”
If today feels overwhelming, self-compassion says “Pause. Breathe. Be gentle.”
July 17, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Self-compassion is recognising our humanity, our limits, and still meeting ourselves with kindness. Especially in the face of challenge, it’s an act of strength to say “I’m doing the best I can today, and that’s enough.”
If today feels overwhelming, self-compassion says “Pause. Breathe. Be gentle.”
If today feels overwhelming, self-compassion says “Pause. Breathe. Be gentle.”
Feet aching, heart full. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Marching with @psiiqc.org at #PrideInLondon felt more urgent than ever — with rights under threat here and across the world.
Pride is still protest.
Today: rest, reflection, and recommitment.
#LGBTQIA #PrideIsAProtest #TransRightsAreHumanRights #QueerJoy #TherapistSky
Marching with @psiiqc.org at #PrideInLondon felt more urgent than ever — with rights under threat here and across the world.
Pride is still protest.
Today: rest, reflection, and recommitment.
#LGBTQIA #PrideIsAProtest #TransRightsAreHumanRights #QueerJoy #TherapistSky
July 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Feet aching, heart full. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Marching with @psiiqc.org at #PrideInLondon felt more urgent than ever — with rights under threat here and across the world.
Pride is still protest.
Today: rest, reflection, and recommitment.
#LGBTQIA #PrideIsAProtest #TransRightsAreHumanRights #QueerJoy #TherapistSky
Marching with @psiiqc.org at #PrideInLondon felt more urgent than ever — with rights under threat here and across the world.
Pride is still protest.
Today: rest, reflection, and recommitment.
#LGBTQIA #PrideIsAProtest #TransRightsAreHumanRights #QueerJoy #TherapistSky
Fair pay isn't given, it's won. And we win by getting organised.
Let’s make sure every voice is heard.
Voting volunteers are the link between the campaign and the workplace: having conversations, sharing information, and getting nursing staff to vote.
Sign up now and let's get out the vote!
Let’s make sure every voice is heard.
Voting volunteers are the link between the campaign and the workplace: having conversations, sharing information, and getting nursing staff to vote.
Sign up now and let's get out the vote!
June 29, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Fair pay isn't given, it's won. And we win by getting organised.
Let’s make sure every voice is heard.
Voting volunteers are the link between the campaign and the workplace: having conversations, sharing information, and getting nursing staff to vote.
Sign up now and let's get out the vote!
Let’s make sure every voice is heard.
Voting volunteers are the link between the campaign and the workplace: having conversations, sharing information, and getting nursing staff to vote.
Sign up now and let's get out the vote!
Sometimes we forget how vital it is to pause.
Last night I paused to take this photograph at sunset along the River Usk South Wales.
In a world that moves fast, noticing beauty is a practice of grounding, gratitude, and presence.
#Mindfulness #JoyfulJune #Wellbeing
@actionhappiness.bsky.social
Last night I paused to take this photograph at sunset along the River Usk South Wales.
In a world that moves fast, noticing beauty is a practice of grounding, gratitude, and presence.
#Mindfulness #JoyfulJune #Wellbeing
@actionhappiness.bsky.social
June 17, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Sometimes we forget how vital it is to pause.
Last night I paused to take this photograph at sunset along the River Usk South Wales.
In a world that moves fast, noticing beauty is a practice of grounding, gratitude, and presence.
#Mindfulness #JoyfulJune #Wellbeing
@actionhappiness.bsky.social
Last night I paused to take this photograph at sunset along the River Usk South Wales.
In a world that moves fast, noticing beauty is a practice of grounding, gratitude, and presence.
#Mindfulness #JoyfulJune #Wellbeing
@actionhappiness.bsky.social
It’s #JoyfulJune and @actionhappiness.bsky.social has a daily action calendar that can help us to look for the good in things through a simple daily intention.
actionforhappiness.org/calendar-mon...
actionforhappiness.org/calendar-mon...
June 1, 2025 at 9:19 AM
It’s #JoyfulJune and @actionhappiness.bsky.social has a daily action calendar that can help us to look for the good in things through a simple daily intention.
actionforhappiness.org/calendar-mon...
actionforhappiness.org/calendar-mon...
🌱 Find 3 reasons to be hopeful about the future…
As #MeaningfulMay ends, I’m pausing to reflect.
1️⃣ Summer is near – a season of light and renewal
2️⃣ I’ll be out meeting @rcn.org.uk members in person
3️⃣ Most of all, I’m hopeful because of our shared drive to make things better 💬🤝
(1/2)
As #MeaningfulMay ends, I’m pausing to reflect.
1️⃣ Summer is near – a season of light and renewal
2️⃣ I’ll be out meeting @rcn.org.uk members in person
3️⃣ Most of all, I’m hopeful because of our shared drive to make things better 💬🤝
(1/2)
May 31, 2025 at 8:46 AM
🌱 Find 3 reasons to be hopeful about the future…
As #MeaningfulMay ends, I’m pausing to reflect.
1️⃣ Summer is near – a season of light and renewal
2️⃣ I’ll be out meeting @rcn.org.uk members in person
3️⃣ Most of all, I’m hopeful because of our shared drive to make things better 💬🤝
(1/2)
As #MeaningfulMay ends, I’m pausing to reflect.
1️⃣ Summer is near – a season of light and renewal
2️⃣ I’ll be out meeting @rcn.org.uk members in person
3️⃣ Most of all, I’m hopeful because of our shared drive to make things better 💬🤝
(1/2)
I keep coming back to these words from Oscar Wilde — playful, poignant, and gently radical:
“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.”
Choosing self-acceptance can feel like an act of quiet rebellion. But it’s the foundation for real connection, kindness, and growth.
#TherapistSky
“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.”
Choosing self-acceptance can feel like an act of quiet rebellion. But it’s the foundation for real connection, kindness, and growth.
#TherapistSky
May 30, 2025 at 6:22 AM
I keep coming back to these words from Oscar Wilde — playful, poignant, and gently radical:
“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.”
Choosing self-acceptance can feel like an act of quiet rebellion. But it’s the foundation for real connection, kindness, and growth.
#TherapistSky
“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.”
Choosing self-acceptance can feel like an act of quiet rebellion. But it’s the foundation for real connection, kindness, and growth.
#TherapistSky
As therapists, aligning with nature reminds us we’re part of an interconnected system.
It supports congruence, empathy, and presence—foundations of our work and wellbeing.
@actionhappiness.bsky.social #TherapistSky
It supports congruence, empathy, and presence—foundations of our work and wellbeing.
@actionhappiness.bsky.social #TherapistSky
May 29, 2025 at 7:35 PM
As therapists, aligning with nature reminds us we’re part of an interconnected system.
It supports congruence, empathy, and presence—foundations of our work and wellbeing.
@actionhappiness.bsky.social #TherapistSky
It supports congruence, empathy, and presence—foundations of our work and wellbeing.
@actionhappiness.bsky.social #TherapistSky
Three memories. Three special times and places. Friendships that endure.
1. Volunteering at WOMAD with St John in NZ
2. Sunday morning in Clapham, 2008
3. Toronto with my oldest friend
Meaningful moments, lasting connections.
#ActionForHappiness #Friendship
1. Volunteering at WOMAD with St John in NZ
2. Sunday morning in Clapham, 2008
3. Toronto with my oldest friend
Meaningful moments, lasting connections.
#ActionForHappiness #Friendship
May 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Three memories. Three special times and places. Friendships that endure.
1. Volunteering at WOMAD with St John in NZ
2. Sunday morning in Clapham, 2008
3. Toronto with my oldest friend
Meaningful moments, lasting connections.
#ActionForHappiness #Friendship
1. Volunteering at WOMAD with St John in NZ
2. Sunday morning in Clapham, 2008
3. Toronto with my oldest friend
Meaningful moments, lasting connections.
#ActionForHappiness #Friendship
This tattoo represents my development as a psychotherapist, integrating my parts, personal and professional growth.
With nods to my Celtic heritage, it symbolises balance, connection, and the interplay of masculine and feminine energies in a process of healing and becoming whole.
#TherapistSky
With nods to my Celtic heritage, it symbolises balance, connection, and the interplay of masculine and feminine energies in a process of healing and becoming whole.
#TherapistSky
May 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
This tattoo represents my development as a psychotherapist, integrating my parts, personal and professional growth.
With nods to my Celtic heritage, it symbolises balance, connection, and the interplay of masculine and feminine energies in a process of healing and becoming whole.
#TherapistSky
With nods to my Celtic heritage, it symbolises balance, connection, and the interplay of masculine and feminine energies in a process of healing and becoming whole.
#TherapistSky
After a full week, today I slowed down. Stayed in bed (with Ted) until 9, hung out the washing, had breakfast, took my time.
Tonight: #Eurovision with a friend and good food. Rest, connection, joy — today feels meaningful in its own quiet way.
@actionhappiness.bsky.social
#NurseSky #TherapistSky
Tonight: #Eurovision with a friend and good food. Rest, connection, joy — today feels meaningful in its own quiet way.
@actionhappiness.bsky.social
#NurseSky #TherapistSky
May 17, 2025 at 9:36 AM
After a full week, today I slowed down. Stayed in bed (with Ted) until 9, hung out the washing, had breakfast, took my time.
Tonight: #Eurovision with a friend and good food. Rest, connection, joy — today feels meaningful in its own quiet way.
@actionhappiness.bsky.social
#NurseSky #TherapistSky
Tonight: #Eurovision with a friend and good food. Rest, connection, joy — today feels meaningful in its own quiet way.
@actionhappiness.bsky.social
#NurseSky #TherapistSky
Final day of #RCNCongress25 in Liverpool.
A week of diversity, inclusion, activism & organising. We’ve listened, stood up, spoken out.
A fitting end with this reminder: Do something to contribute to your local community.
Let’s keep going. Let’s get loud. #LetsGetLoud #MeaningfulMay #NurseSky
A week of diversity, inclusion, activism & organising. We’ve listened, stood up, spoken out.
A fitting end with this reminder: Do something to contribute to your local community.
Let’s keep going. Let’s get loud. #LetsGetLoud #MeaningfulMay #NurseSky
May 15, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Final day of #RCNCongress25 in Liverpool.
A week of diversity, inclusion, activism & organising. We’ve listened, stood up, spoken out.
A fitting end with this reminder: Do something to contribute to your local community.
Let’s keep going. Let’s get loud. #LetsGetLoud #MeaningfulMay #NurseSky
A week of diversity, inclusion, activism & organising. We’ve listened, stood up, spoken out.
A fitting end with this reminder: Do something to contribute to your local community.
Let’s keep going. Let’s get loud. #LetsGetLoud #MeaningfulMay #NurseSky
Proud to mark #InternationalNursesDay and the opening of #RCNCongress2025 with this message of thanks, solidarity, and hope.
Nursing is a force for change, courage, and compassion. It is time to stand-up together and demand better.
#NurseSky #IND2025 #NursingLeadership #RCN
Nursing is a force for change, courage, and compassion. It is time to stand-up together and demand better.
#NurseSky #IND2025 #NursingLeadership #RCN
May 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Proud to mark #InternationalNursesDay and the opening of #RCNCongress2025 with this message of thanks, solidarity, and hope.
Nursing is a force for change, courage, and compassion. It is time to stand-up together and demand better.
#NurseSky #IND2025 #NursingLeadership #RCN
Nursing is a force for change, courage, and compassion. It is time to stand-up together and demand better.
#NurseSky #IND2025 #NursingLeadership #RCN
Set yourself a kindness mission today.
Small acts of care—checking in, offering support, or making space—can create deep connection.
Person by person, we help shape a more compassionate world.
#MeaningfulMay #TherapistSky #NurseSky @actionhappiness.bsky.social
Small acts of care—checking in, offering support, or making space—can create deep connection.
Person by person, we help shape a more compassionate world.
#MeaningfulMay #TherapistSky #NurseSky @actionhappiness.bsky.social
May 8, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Set yourself a kindness mission today.
Small acts of care—checking in, offering support, or making space—can create deep connection.
Person by person, we help shape a more compassionate world.
#MeaningfulMay #TherapistSky #NurseSky @actionhappiness.bsky.social
Small acts of care—checking in, offering support, or making space—can create deep connection.
Person by person, we help shape a more compassionate world.
#MeaningfulMay #TherapistSky #NurseSky @actionhappiness.bsky.social
Today’s #MeaningfulMay prompt invites us to reflect: What matters most to you — and why?
There’s no right way to explore this. It’s about what feels real and alive for you.
A simple check-in that can reconnect us with purpose.
@actionhappiness.bsky.social #NurseSky #TherapistSky #Wellbeing
There’s no right way to explore this. It’s about what feels real and alive for you.
A simple check-in that can reconnect us with purpose.
@actionhappiness.bsky.social #NurseSky #TherapistSky #Wellbeing
May 7, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Today’s #MeaningfulMay prompt invites us to reflect: What matters most to you — and why?
There’s no right way to explore this. It’s about what feels real and alive for you.
A simple check-in that can reconnect us with purpose.
@actionhappiness.bsky.social #NurseSky #TherapistSky #Wellbeing
There’s no right way to explore this. It’s about what feels real and alive for you.
A simple check-in that can reconnect us with purpose.
@actionhappiness.bsky.social #NurseSky #TherapistSky #Wellbeing