The Stories We Tell Ourselves

The Stories We Tell Ourselves

by | Jan 30, 2022 | On My Mind

Recently I have begun to notice that it is the stories we tell ourselves that are often the most powerful narratives in our head. It is these stories that become our truths and drive our life experiences, unless we begin to notice their impact and challenge them. If...

Menopause and our emotions

by | Jul 30, 2021 | 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...
How being accountable can set us free

How being accountable can set us free

by | Mar 25, 2021 | 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...
Learn to feel your feelings

Learn to feel your feelings

by | Dec 16, 2020 | On My Mind

I spend a lot of my time in therapy with clients who want to avoid their feelings and have done so for most of their lives. Over the years I have noticed that there is a tendency for clients to distrust their feelings, perhaps because they have been overwhelming,...
Learning to embrace the seasons

Learning to embrace the seasons

by | Oct 23, 2020 | On My Mind

As the days get shorter and the days colder, we start to feel the Winter approaching. I am someone who loves the sun and as soon as it starts to loose its warmth I start to feel such loss and wish it had been a longer Summer (its never long enough for me!) This year...