The best Christmas gift Christmas is a whirlwind. All the planning, preparing, shopping, wrapping, decorating – adding financial and family pressure. There is so much to do; it just doesn’t happen by magic. You have to do it all. Focusing on materialistic traditions, finding the best Christmas gifts, sorting the food, and organising the family....
And why positive thinking is so powerful Thoughts are like a domino effect, where one can topple the next. It sets the stage for a cascade of emotions and actions. It’s fascinating. How a single thought, whether negative or positive, can initiate a chain reaction. Simultaneously influencing your mindset and emotions in profound ways, which...
Three main effects Did you grow up in a dysfunctional family? If you never really talk about growing up. It can feel like a sticky subject. You describe your family as difficult, tricky, or complicated. You may have likely lived with caregivers or parents who experienced generational trauma and may have exhibited chemical dependence, mental...
Thinking about Therapy? In 2021/22 1.81million referrals were made to the NHS talking therapy service. This means more people are open to counselling, but that also services cannot keep up with demand. An alternative is private therapy which can be a transformative journey, yet many people grapple with the question, “Do I need therapy?” The...
Trauma often conjures up the image of a terrible accident or incident, or a ‘traumatic experience’. Understanding trauma is paramount for our mental and emotional well-being. It has a profound impact on the brain and body, and produces telltale symptoms. It can be considered as a single event, chronic, and complex trauma, including childhood...
Anxiety, can invade your thoughts and ultimately disrupt your life, often uninvited and certainly not welcome. But It’s essential to be aware of the signs that may indicate the presence of anxiety. What are the 5 signs you have anxiety? Here are the 5 signs you have anxiety and some practical tips on how to...
8 Signs of Post Traumatic Growth Post-traumatic stress is commonly talked about. Understandably. This is the effect of prolonged and complex trauma on our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. And it really leaves its mark if unhealed, as a painful wound affecting every aspect of life. Trying to feel safe when safety may never have...
Can counselling help? There is fortunately a lot of discussion around mental health today. From workplace support to podcasts and social media. All explore common mental health conditions like anxiety and depression while offering wisdom on how to feel better. People often suggest therapy, counselling, or talking therapies to help those with common mental health...
9 Signs of Emotional Resilience What is emotional resilience? It is your ability to respond to stressful or unexpected situations. It is being able to ‘bounce back’ and keep going, during difficult times. Life is often unexpected and stressful, but having emotional resilience helps to face these challenges, and keep moving on. 9 Signs...
Building Better Boundaries What are boundaries? These are guidelines, rules or limits you create for things you will accept as reasonable or safe. These limits can be physical emotional time topics The easiest way to think about a boundary is like a property line. With ‘No Trespassing’ signs. Basically very clear and obvious and...