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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Boost Your Wellbeing:Simple Self-Care Ideas to Try Today
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to overlook the importance of self-care. But taking time for yourself isn’t just a luxury—it’s essential for your mental and emotional health. Whether you’re balancing work, family, or personal challenges, self-care practices can help you recharge, reduce stress, and feel more grounded. As a counsellor, I often see how […]
Supporting Someone in Therapy
Supporting someone in therapy can be challenging but rewarding. It’s vital to ask them what specific support they need and provide practical assistance. Equally important is to maintain your own wellbeing to ensure you can offer help effectively. Respect their privacy, normalize seeking help, and be a non-judgmental presence. For more guidance, consider joining the Inner Circle newsletter.
7 Reasons to have counselling – before you hit a crisis point.
Reasons to have counselling – there can be so many. But a conversation recently struck me, after talking with some friends. That many people don’t think of it as something you do unless you’ve ‘reached the end of your tether’. And I thought this was quite sad. Like many people, you may not have considered […]
What is Self-Care really?
What is self-care – REALLY? The term self-care gets thrown around a lot. “You should do some self-care!” – when you feel stressed, or burnt out. “Maybe you aren’t getting enough self-care” – when you feel like you never have time for yourself, or spend all of your energy looking after other people. But what […]