One of the most common concerns I come across with clients is a sense of not knowing themselves anymore. That somehow, they have lost their identity or have a feeling that they have no purpose or role. This can happen for many reasons such as the death of a loved one, loss of your job, …
Finding the right therapist for you can feel a little overwhelming and tricky so this blog is all about what I offer and how this will help you. I am a professionally qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and I work in a very holistic person-centred way. This simply means I work with all of you, re-connecting mind …
The season of Spring is upon us; the threshold has been crossed and winter has stepped back. The days are getting a longer, bringing with that, more daylight. Nature If you go out into nature now, you’ll see budburst on trees. This is where all the leaves freshly emerge like small beacons of …
One of my areas of special interest that I work with a lot is self-concept, which is all about the relationship you have with yourself. The number one struggle I hear about is self-care. This can manifest as putting yourself at the bottom of a long list, feeling you “should” be putting others first, growing …
In the northern hemisphere we have entered into Autumn, the days are shortening and light levels are dropping. Aligning with Autumn allows us to notice the growth of the year, the lush and ripe berries adorning hedgerows and the harvesting of foods for humans and wildlife, the more than human. Reminder This reminds us to …
Summer is here in the UK and with it comes lush growth on plants, leafy canopies of trees overhead and a flurry of activity from birds and insects. Summer is symbolic of growth, energy, and youthfulness. Aligning with nature and the seasons allows opportunities to harness that energy and find ways to let our inner …
“I do what you do, so similar.” This is something I have heard a lot lately and it worries me. It worries me because this is coming from people who are NOT qualified counselling therapists and it worries me because of the potential to unwittingly, do more harm than good. Becoming a counselling therapist. Becoming …
Experiencing grief and finding yourself in that place can so often feel isolating and lonely. It can feel very quickly that everyone else is getting on with their lives, that the world keeps turning and you’re struggling to catch your breath through the pain of your loss. The chasm of grief gets wider. Finding the …
Where shall we work together? New Office I have recently moved premises to a wonderful space and wanted to share it with you and tell you more about how we can work together. My office is located at Therapy Station, in a quiet cul-de-sac in the village of Stoney Stanton. It is a welcoming space …
The spring equinox is here where day and night are equal in length. The light is increasing, and we step more fully from Winter into Spring. The buds are bursting, the bird song is increasing in volume as nature re-awakens from the resting of winter. Cycles of nature As we align ourselves to the cycles …
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