Millennial burnout causes – why it often has roots in childhood
Are you over 30, and finding yourself in burnout cycles that seem to keep coming, no matter how hard you work at the ‘work-life balance’? Millennial burnout is becoming more and more common, so let’s look at what might be causing it in your life, and what you can do about it. I want you […]
Why Setting Boundaries Feels So Hard
If you’re wondering why setting boundaries is so hard, I’ve written this blog post to help explore some of the reasons together. Setting boundaries, being able to say no or speak up for yourself, is a topic that comes up a lot when clients are looking to work on themselves. And there are loads of […]
Therapy isn’t about fixing you – Here’s what actually happens in therapy
Therapy isn’t about fixing you. Because you aren’t broken. You’re not a TV. Or a washing machine. But maybe you don’t feel quite right, or how you’d like to. Along with this, you’d like some support getting to a place where you feel more like yourself, or you’d like to feel happier. Because you’re a […]
Love thy self this valentines…
Love thyself. What a sentence. But with Valentine’s Day tomorrow, there’s a lot out at the moment focused on love. Romantic love. Family love. Finding your ‘one true love’. That can often feel impossible. Loving yourself can also feel really hard sometimes. So how do you love yourself, even when you’re finding it hard? Many […]
What Actually Happens When You Stop Keeping Everyone Happy??
If you’re wondering what happens when you stop trying to keep everyone happy, you might feel like you’re holding everything together. Perhaps you feel pressured to be nice all the time, or maybe you struggle to say no, fearing you might upset those around you. You’re not alone in this. A common reason people seek […]
What to talk about in therapy
You might feel unsure what to talk about in therapy. And that’s okay. (No, really, it’s okay!) I wanted to talk about this because it often comes up with clients when they get to the session and suddenly aren’t sure what they want to talk about. It’s totally normal, and happens to all of us! […]
New Year, New Me?
Reflections on the new year vibe… As the new year of 2026 rushes in, you may find yourself surrounded by posts online and chatter around you about resolutions, goals, and new starts. It can get pretty overwhelming pretty fast. You’re tired of the ‘new year, new me’ talk, or you’re excited about the possibilities a […]
How your childhood shapes your adult relationships – and how to heal the impact
You might be wondering how childhood trauma affects adult relationships. Many people notice that their relationships seem to follow patterns, and that there are often the same repeating patterns, familiar behaviours that they see over and over again. It may be that they choose similar partners, feel unseen or unheard. Sometimes people feel like they’re […]
Finding a therapist on Facebook? What to know before you reach out
Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming, and with Facebook making it so easy to search, join groups or scroll through pages, it can be tempting to ask on there and reach out to the first person who seems “right”. But – while it can be a helpful starting point, I wanted to use this blog […]
How to Set Boundaries at Christmas Without Feeling Guilty
With the holidays looming, it’s easy to feel alone if you’re noticing more anxiety than excitement. You might be wondering how to set boundaries at Christmas when it feels so hard. Not everyone looks forward to the holidays, and that’s okay. As the countdown begins and festive songs start filling the shops and the radio, […]