Mar 4, 2025 | Uncategorised
Reaching 50 feels like a milestone that deserves reflection. It’s not just a number; it’s a testament to the experiences, challenges, and learning that have shaped me into who I am today. If you had told my younger self that I would go back to studying at 40, train in...
Feb 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
Schizophrenia is one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized mental health conditions, despite affecting 1 in every 100 people worldwide. It is a disease of the brain, much like dementia, yet the way society responds to those diagnosed with schizophrenia is starkly...
Oct 3, 2024 | Uncategorised
When we talk about emotional support, two words often come up: empathy and sympathy. While they might seem similar on the surface, they offer vastly different experiences to those in need of support. To illustrate, let’s consider the difference between these two...
Jul 8, 2024 | Uncategorised
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex and often misunderstood condition. It is driven by brain mechanisms, often involving feelings of disgust and shame, and can significantly impact a person’s life. Traditional treatments like Cognitive Behavioral...
Feb 26, 2024 | Uncategorised
Introduction: In the realm of counselling and hypnotherapy, the journey of growth and learning is perpetual. Over the years, I have immersed myself in various modalities, evolving my practice, and embracing new insights. However, as I reflect on my path, I find myself...
Jan 18, 2024 | Uncategorised
There are so many different types of anxiety. As a hypnotherapist as well as an integrative counsellor/psychotherapist, I can blend these two modalities together to bring about a lasting change. I also practice and teach Reiki which can also be introduced to therapy....
Dec 21, 2023 | Uncategorised
As I reflect on 2023 it’s made me realise that there have been a lot of endings this year. To all of you who messaged me with your support at the time of the documentary, along with your stories of your own personal issues with both your own mental health/illness and...
Mar 28, 2023 | Uncategorised
Most of you that knew my beautiful long haired cat Miss Ruby would comment on what a special cat she was, and whilst I am going to be biased, I feel she was very special. When I first moved into my home, I used to see a black and white cat out the corner of my eye,...
Dec 14, 2022 | Uncategorised
As it’s been a while since I wrote a blog I thought I would take the opportunity to reflect on what I have learnt over the last 12 months about myself and connect with you before the end of the year. One thing that I have learnt is that life is forever changing....
Oct 26, 2022 | Uncategorised
This is a burning question that often comes into the therapy room. Even when we have every-thing we think we wanted, it still feels like something else is missing. When we try to determine what our Soul purpose may be, it would be a good idea to look at will-fulness...
