When we sit together in the counselling room, it’s a space that’s just for you — It's your time... it's your space...somewhere to slow down, reflect, and make sense of what’s been happening in your world. 

Shame is one of those emotions most of us don’t talk about—but almost all of us feel.

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “Do I really need therapy? Things aren’t that bad…”—you’re not alone... I have been there once upon a time. 

Linking on from my previous blog on 'Stress and Burnout'.

Stress is a normal part of life. A little pressure can help us stay focused, meet deadlines, and rise to challenges. Without a little stress, life would be boring.

If you’ve been in a session with me or just know me on a personal level, you’ve probably heard me talk about some form of exercise at least once (okay… maybe more than once!). This could be about what I am up to in terms of exercise and moving my body or me slipping in the idea of getting the body moving or just going for that gentle stroll around the park. That’s because I genuinely believe movement is one of the most underrated tools we have for looking after our mental health and overall wellbeing. Best part... it can be free.

We rush through days fuelled by caffeine and to-do lists, and before we know it, we’ve skipped meals, forgotten to breathe, and haven’t seen daylight in hours. I know I do this anyway at times.

Let’s be real—some days it feels like your brain has 87 tabs open, all playing different music.

Ever feel like society hands you a rulebook you never asked for? You know, the unwritten list of “how you should live your life” — what career path to follow, how relationships are “supposed” to look, what success means, or even how you should feel about yourself. It’s exhausting, right?

Let’s be honest—being a woman can feel like juggling a thousand tabs open at once. Between careers, family, emotional labour, hormonal shifts, and trying to maybe squeeze in a yoga class or two… female wellbeing often ends up at the bottom of the to-do list.

Have you ever had that feeling where life is moving along—you’re getting through the day-to-day, ticking the boxes, doing what you need to do—but deep down something feels… off? Maybe you’re feeling a bit stuck, a bit disconnected, or just unsure of what really matters to you anymore. If that sounds familiar, I want to share a simple but powerful tool I use in my counselling and psychotherapy practice: Live Your Values Cards.

When the nights are warm and sticky, falling asleep — and staying asleep — can feel like a real challenge. Unfortunately often here in the UK we don't have the luxury of air con like other countries.