What Is Resilience? How to Build Strength in Difficult Times.

Life rarely unfolds exactly as we expect. Along the way we encounter setbacks, uncertainty, stress, and unexpected change. Some experiences may feel overwhelming at the time, yet many people eventually discover an important inner strengt...

Why Boredom Matters Today: Reclaiming Mental Clarity in a World of Screens

I still remember yesterday afternoon — standing in my kitchen, tea in hand, nothing on the TV, no podcast playing, no notifications buzzing. For a moment, I didn’t reach for my phone. I just stood there, and for the first ti...

Happiness: A Feeling, a Practice, or a Way of Being?

Happiness is one of the most desired experiences in modern life—and perhaps one of the most misunderstood. We are encouraged to pursue it relentlessly: through success, relationships, self-improvement, and consumption. And yet, despite unpreceden...

When was the last time that you did absolutely NOTHING?

Here we share our thoughts around the art of ‘doing nothing’ and give some scientific evidence of the benefits for mind and body and why it matters, especially in winter.

In our society everyone is overscheduled, including children. We are co...

 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...