Body Scan Meditation
When you are stressed, anxious or overwhelmed its easy to get stuck in your head. Getting trapped in a repetitive cycle of feelings or thoughts is exhausting and breaking that cycle can be really difficult….
intuition, embodiment and the skeleton
To feel it in your bones means to sense something strongly and intuitively without knowing why. We are told to pay attention to the gut when talking about intuition but maybe we should also tune…
understanding burnout
Burnout is a physical and mental response to ongoing exposure to workplace stress, exhaustion and pressure. Burnout destroys enjoyment and satisfaction and leads to cynicism, reduced productivity and can lead to depression if left unmanaged….
A guide to therapeutic writing.
The following is a guide to therapeutic writing and how to get started. Writing is beneficial for all of us because it can be therapeutic. Writing provides an expressive outlet for emotions and feelings. One…
Your body is an important source of information and wisdom in therapy.
In this article I look at why your body is an important source of information and wisdom in therapy. Our bodies hold the memory of our experience. Depending on how we process our experiences we…
guided meditation
In this article I will share with you a bit about meditation and in particular guided meditation. Meditation can be described as simply slowing down and paying attention. It can also be about entering a…
beginning therapy
Beginning therapy can be really difficult, time consuming and laden with its own sense of dread or anxiety. Looking for the right therapist can take up a lot of time and energy. This is an…
What is self-care and why is it important?
What is self care and why is it important? The following is a short guide to help you understand what self-care is and how to get started. Implementing your own personal self-care plan is a…
what is creativity and how can I unlock my creative potential?
What is creativity and how can I unlock my creative potential? This is a common question I am asked by clients looking to foster and develop their creativity. I use creativity to help my clients…
acceptance
Acceptance is a key concept in most therapies. Coming to a place of acceptance can provide you with relief from past events and experiences. It allows you to move forward. Acceptance gives you a clearer…
What is mindfulness, and how does it work?
In this article we will take a look at what mindfulness is and how you can incorporate it into your daily life. You have probably heard a bit about mindfulness in the last few years….
coping with anxiety
The follow is a brief guide to help you through periods of anxiety. Regular practice is recommended to help manage symptoms and gain insight into your triggers, the emotions, events or experiences that begin or exacerbate your anxiety.
coping with depression
Coping with depression is tough. When you are depressed you can’t just will it away unfortunately. But there are ways that you can turn the tide and get back on the road to recovery. In…
What does anxiety feel like?
What is anxiety and how does it feel? The following is a guide to anxiety symptoms, and how to recognise them.
What is Depression? And how can online therapy help?
In this article we take a look at depression, its symptoms, causes and how therapy can get you help