Christmas is soaked in tradition, familiarity, family, friends, and meaning — which is beautiful, but it also means that any loss becomes much more visible.

Christmas... don't get me started on Christmas.

Sorry, I know I i have already written a blog on AI but another idea sprang to mind around AI and Technology.

It feels like everyone’s talking about AI these days — chatbots, smart assistants, algorithms that seem to know what we want before we do. And it’s slowly finding its way into the world of mental health too.

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.