Why It’s OK Not to Be Merry Everywhere you look, there’s sparkle. The shops are playing the same cheerful songs, lights twinkle from every window, and social media feeds are filled with perfect Christmas moments. But for many people, that … Continue reading →
As a therapist, I often have conversations about what people are struggling with in their day-to-day lives. They form basic categories such as having too much on, feeling like they are the ‘responsible’ one, no time to do their own … Continue reading →
Sometimes it feels like the more I do, the more I have to do. It’s a never-ending cycle. That feeling is very real—and you’re definitely not alone in it. It’s like progress just reveals more work, instead of reducing it. … Continue reading →
Let’s Talk About New Starts New starts can be exciting, terrifying, or both at once. They often come with a mix of hope and uncertainty partly because we are leaving behind what’s familiar and stepping into something uncharted. Some people … Continue reading →
When Therapy Ends: Why Goodbyes Matter We don’t talk about endings enough and this is especially the case in therapy. When you start therapy sessions, there’s often a sense of urgency, hope, or overwhelm. You’re focused on getting through something, … Continue reading →
It’s Obvious, Isn’t It? Is this a question, a statement or a deflection from talking in more detail about a problem or issue? Many of my clients, both adults and children, often say something along these lines. When someone says, … Continue reading →
Yes, I know! I’ll huff and I’ll puff and all that. You may remember the characters from your childhood, or indeed you may have regaled the tales to your children, or they have watched them immortalised by Walt Disney. We … Continue reading →
The phrase “every day is a school day” means that learning is a continuous process throughout life, not just confined to formal education or school. It suggests that we can always gain knowledge and experience from various interactions and situation. … Continue reading →
I’ve done something recently that I have not done in ages! Knitting! Whilst in a coffee shop a few weeks ago, I happened to bump into two women who had kids at the same time as me. We chatted about … Continue reading →
That’s right, she didn’t buy cleaning cloths of any description because she was from the ‘make do and mend’ generation. There were so many things I now admire that I learned spending time with her and my Grandad, and it … Continue reading →