As a therapist and coach I often work with people who are holding themselves back. This can be in work, leisure, home or family life. This holding back, or difficulty being able to do things, can become a frustration and also cause stress and anxiety in people. Many of us assume there are external factors […]
You know I’m not big on talking about myself. I’m more of a listener (kinda goes with the job!!). However, I am big on taking care of myself and making sure I HAVE time and MAKE time for self care. Why? Because when I adopted my girls over 9 years ago I never imagined (and […]
My (very personal) story was shared on a podcast recently. I’m a bit of an introvert really, so sharing my story is not something I do. A colleague, Nova Woodrow is a psychotherapist and coach based in Bedfordshire and she has designed her own therapy coaching package called Positive Potential. Part of that package has […]
When the seasons change and the weather gets cooler is not something we can control. So can you use this change of season to prompt you to let go of something in your life? We have no choice in the change of seasons, we really just have to go with the flow. It can be […]
Anxiety can differ from person to person. Some people have lots of similar symptoms and others only have a few. It’s very much based on individual perceptions of the situation. There can also be intense fear which can happen suddenly and just seem to take over the body. When this happens a person might notice […]
What is Anxiety what Helps Stop it? I get it – anxiety is a beast. It can lay dormant for a while. You can even start to feel better and then it happens…. It appears again… With anxiety there is no warning. It can stop you doing even the simplest things and people don’t understand […]
Are you prone to overthinking? A lot of people I see can have this issue. Some are overthinking all the time, others find it just happens now and then, or during certain situations or circumstances or other people and ourselves. Overthinking is an anxiety related issue and when it happens it seems to take over […]
Increasing an attitude of gratitude in your day can be incredibly helpful to your overall wellbeing. Many people find that by regularly taking time to notice things that we are grateful for can change their whole attitude. After keeping a gratitude journal or diary for a short time you might find that you are noticing things […]
What is an emotional bucket and how on earth would you know if it is overflowing? How could you tell? Well, our emotional bucket is a term I use for a place inside us where we store our feelings. Some of our feelings are not always on show are they? When that happens we need […]
What are your plans for the summer? I wonder if you are looking forward to it or dreading it? If you are a busy working mum then perhaps the prospect of juggling work with kids and home fills you with dread! As a working mum with two children with additional needs I really understand. I’ve […]
