How having boundaries can set us free

How having boundaries can set us free

by | 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...
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...
Growing inner resource and resilience after major challenges

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...
Challenging Relationships

Challenging Relationships

by | Feb 28, 2022 | On My Mind

Many people come in to therapy in the midst of a relationship which is causing them overwhelming difficult feelings. This relationship might be with a parent, family member, friend or love partner, all of them are equally difficult. The common theme is often that...