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, […]
Losing yourself in the busyness: How to reconnect with who you really are
Have you lost yourself in being busy? Like many women, perhaps you’ve found yourself in adulthood feeling pulled in every direction and unsure of which way you’re meant to be going. With all the different expectations on you – work, relationships, motherhood, friendships, fitness, health – how are you possibly meant to stay grounded? You […]
Unsure you experienced childhood trauma? Here are 5 Signs You Might See In Adulthood
Are you unsure you experienced childhood trauma? You might hear that alot. Perhaps you’re considering whether some of your behaviours or feelings might be signs that your childhood is still affecting you?For some, they know their childhood was traumatic, unusual or unstable. For others, it can come as a much later realisation or curiosity that […]
The Truth About Self-Care (It’s Not What Instagram Says It Is)
What is the truth about self-care? Let’s be honest: mainstream self-care advice has become… well, a little bland. Scroll through social media and you’ll see perfect flat-lays of bubble baths, beige candles, curated skincare routines, and luxury products. Not only do you need to practice self-care, but you also need to use 15 different hashtags […]
AI Therapy vs Human Connection:
Can AI Replace Therapy? Thoughts on the BBC Radio 2 Discussion Today, I caught wind of an intriguing segment on BBC Radio 2, where they talked about AI being used instead of therapy. It’s part of their wider Wellbeing Week, and the discussion, led by Tina Daheley, looked at the growing use of AI chatbots […]
Keeping everyone else happy?
Are you tired of keeping everyone else happy? Perhaps you have reached a point where you feel alone, and unsupported and want to stop? Something that often comes up for clients when we work together is the pressure that they feel to keep everyone happy. Or to make ‘things okay’ for everyone else – even […]
What to do when you get push back on your boundaries.
So we’re going to talk today about what you can do when you get push back on your boundaries. I want you to start with acknowledging how hard it can be actually to start setting boundaries when it’s new, it’s really hard too. For the people around you, the fact that you’re setting boundaries is […]