Bereavement anxiety

Bereavement anxiety

by | 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...
Protecting Your Precious Energy

Protecting Your Precious Energy

by | Dec 11, 2022 | On My Mind

Most of us have felt at some time that we are tired of giving all our energy away to others, leaving us feeling exhausted and depleted, especially at the moment. I have noticed, as have many of my clients, that this constant background anxiety from the holiday season...
The art of idling; learning to fully rest

The art of idling; learning to fully rest

by | Jun 9, 2022 | On My Mind

When we are in recovery from mental or physical illness, we need to learn to fully rest and let go in order to start to feel well. I often work with clients who find this a challenge, they busy themselves with to do lists and appointments. In many ways they are too...
The ebb and flow of our mental health

The ebb and flow of our mental health

by | May 12, 2022 | On My Mind

I am often asked by clients when they will be better, when they will recover and be fully themselves again after struggles with their mental illness.  This question is a deeply complex one and very relevant indeed in Mental Health Awareness Week. Mental health for me...
Bereavement anxiety

Menopause and our emotions

by | Apr 29, 2022 | On My Mind

The list of symptoms of the menopause range from dry skin to hot flushes, but a lesser known side effect is anxiety and low mood. The levels of anxiety reported by women in perimenopause and menopause, are seen to be on the rise and often come at what can be a very...