We live in a world that rarely stops talking. Notifications on our mobiles buzz, music plays, conversations overlap, expectations follow us throughout the day leaving little space to pause. Even moments that used to be quiet are now filled with noise. We have become so used to this constant hum tha...

Trauma is a big word.  It covers many meanings for different people and comes in different forms and has different impacts. Before looking at trauma and how it impacts the human psyche, it is worth understanding  how the brain handles normal, non-traumatic, memories. Then we can better understand...

I wrote a post earlier this week on the “Sound of Silence”, looking at the power of simply being there for somebody.  Sitting in close proximity to another human being is not a neutral experience.  My post was based on the writing of A. A. Milne , with Pooh Bear and Piglet simply sitting on a log...

Connected yet alone? The complex relationship between social media and loneliness.

In a world where we can connect with anyone, anytime, anywhere how is it even possible to feel lonely? In the digital age social media is accessible to us 24/7 and has revolutionized the way we connect and interact w...

Being Authentic

“Be authentic, the rest of the World will adjust”, has been one of my touchstones for many years. So what does it mean?  Being authentic is the key to avoiding anxiety and having strong mental health. It is also the gateway to spiritual intelligence.  As a counsellor I know that anx...

Food and Mood: How What You Eat Can Support Your Mental Health

When you’re going through a tough time mentally or emotionally, food might be the last thing on your mind. But there’s a growing body of research — and therapeutic wisdom — that shows a clear link between what we eat and how we feel.

I...

This is a subject which is close to my heart and I want to share with you as you might find some of it helpful.

My own struggles with sleep in the past have led me to do some research and implement changes to my daily routines, with amazing results.

Sleep is one of the most fundamental human needs...

 October is Menopause Awareness Month, a time to bring more visibility, compassion, and conversation to a life stage that so many women move through – often quietly, often unsupported.

As a person-centred counsellor, I work with women who are navigating this profound transition – physically, emotio...

 Situations which create stress or anxiety trigger our fight or flight reaction. Nothing new there. What many people do not realise is that the fight or flight reaction causes a number of hormones to be released into the body including Cortisol. The purpose of cortisol is to help us survive a life t...

Do you remember your childhood when you were lying on the grass, looking up to the sky and watching the clouds?

You interpreted the shapes to be fairy creatures, animals, faces and whatever came up.

You let your imagination wander and follow the clouds as they either slowly or rapidly moved across...

“Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional”   Buddhist Saying.

We know that men do not get stressed. However, from time to time they feel exhausted, do not want to eat and get snappy with their partners. They surf the TV channels and feel that they cannot cope with one more thing.  They have no...

“Come to the edge,” he said.
“We can’t, we’re afraid!” they responded.
“Come to the edge,” he said.
“We can’t, We will fall!” they responded.
“Come to the edge,” he said.
And so they came.
And he pushed them.
And they flew.”

― Guillaume Apollinaire

It is twelve months since I wrote a course ...