by Emma Thomson | Apr 14, 2023 | On My Mind
A past client once said the me that bereavement was like being on a rollercoaster, you never knew what was coming next. She had developed anxiety for the first time in her life, which sadly isn’t unusual. Anxiety is not necessarily a feeling we might associate...
by Emma Thomson | Mar 11, 2023 | On My Mind
We all bandy about the word accountability a lot, without really thinking of its implications and what it might truly mean to us in our lives. Brené Brown says “When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated. This is why...
by Emma Thomson | Feb 25, 2023 | On My Mind
I often get asked what clients can do when things become overwhelming. I always say, go outside, find a tree you love and lean against it. It really works, give it a try! My tree friend has helped me find peace when things have been tough. Ecotherapy helps us...
by Emma Thomson | Feb 5, 2023 | On My Mind
This post is one I have been very keen to do for a while, as clients have been bringing body image in to therapy more and more over the years. I think this is a subject that is very thorny for most of us and really valuable to be discussed in therapy. Menopause has...
by Emma Thomson | Jan 4, 2023 | On My Mind
In a previous career, I often used to write articles for women’s magazines entitled; “New Year, New you!” at this time of year. These always made me sigh (inwardly), but I always tried my best to put a bit of a spin on them and ended up with lots of...
