Self compassion in times of stress

Self compassion in times of stress

We all go through times of crisis in our lives. Extreme stress and overwhelm are brought on by many things in our busy lives and it’s so useful to know what to do to soothe yourself. Many of my clients have said its really helpful to know what’s happening...
Why Hope helps

Why Hope helps

This is the time of year when I think many of us are struggling a bit. I don’t know if it’s the lack of light or just the world at the moment, but it’s tough. I find myself very stuck and irritated, wanting to escape to the sun or in to my netflix. I...
Learning to love your inner child

Learning to love your inner child

“Why do I need to talk about my childhood?” This is a question I often get asked by clients first entering counselling. “I survived” a client once said to me with a big shrug, “why does it matter, let’s move on”. I completely...
Learning to explore and accept how we feel

Learning to explore and accept how we feel

If we are looking for ways to help us change the relationship we have with ourselves, beginning to connect to our feelings is a great place to start. Feelings are the compass to our world, and if we ignore them, we risk being disconnected from our unmet needs and...