I highlighted last month in my blog how panic can affect us and is a common expression of overwhelming anxiety. I mentioned that I’d been working with someone recently who suffered with this and she was willing to share her experience so that we can learn more and know that whatever we feel a problem...
What I notice as the seasons change and the clocks go back in the UK is that my sleep can be affected. I have more broken sleep and find it hard to get back off into a restful state. As we all know, a few nights of not sleeping well affects our whole body and...
When panic takes hold, everyday life can shrink dramatically. A train ride feels terrifying. Car journeys require the window wedged open to feel “safe enough”. Even the thought of being seen panicking can keep you housebound. You are not alone if this sounds familiar. Panic disorder affects around 1–2% of UK adults, while anxiety more...
When life feels overwhelming or emotionally exhausting, it’s easy to think something is wrong with us. But so often, the real issue is something far more subtle—we’ve let our boundaries blur. Maybe we’ve overextended, given too much, or ignored the small voice that’s saying, “I need space.” Boundaries aren’t a luxury; they are necessary for...
Change sounds exciting in theory. But in reality? It often feels terrifying. Even when we know something isn’t working—whether it’s a job, a relationship, or just the way we speak to ourselves—it can feel easier to stay where we are. Familiar. Predictable. Safe. But here’s the thing: safe doesn’t always mean right. And if you’re...
We often wear perfectionism like a badge of honour — a sign we’re responsible, detail-focused, and committed to high standards. But when those standards become unrelenting, and our sense of self-worth is tied to them, perfectionism becomes something else entirely: a source of stress, self-doubt, and burnout. What I notice in my sessions is that...
This is my monthly blog where I talk with someone who has gone through a bad time, a significant change or difficult decision. I wanted a space so that people can share their experience and hopefully pass on some of the learning from this, in order to help others. What I know from the...
Life has a way of delivering moments that change the shape of our days—and sometimes, the shape of who we are. Recently, I’ve been navigating one of those moments. My brother and I have made the heart-wrenching decision to explore full-time care options for our Mum. Earlier this year, she had a significant health scare....
As spring unfolds and nature begins to wake up, I feel my own energy shifting too. It’s as if the rising sap in the trees mirrors the way my energy lifts in the morning. On my walks with Puffle, I notice everything more vividly—the colours seem richer, the scents sharper, and the sounds of the...
Do you find yourself agreeing, appeasing, and accepting other people’s versions of events, even when they don’t align with your own thoughts and feelings? Do you struggle to say no, fearing conflict or disapproval? If so, you may be caught in the cycle of people-pleasing – a deeply ingrained habit that can leave you feeling...
