Chatting: More Than Just Talk The 7 C’s of Caring Conversations We’ve all been there – caught in a chat that feels more like small talk than a real conversation. With so…

The Importance of Understanding Love Languages If you’ve ever felt misunderstood or like you’re not quite clicking with someone you care about, this blog post might just be the insight you’ve been…

Coping in the midst of a storm ‘How so?’ ‘You look big, strong, and reliable. But the problem with oak trees is that if the storm is big enough their very strength…

A Safe Space – A Therapists Journey At sixteen years old, I was terrified of so many things. In the previous year, my world had fallen apart following the death of my…

The Power of Therapy Maintaining good mental health is vital in today’s fast-paced world. When facing challenges and emotional struggles, therapy offers valuable support. In this article, we explore the benefits of…

Is any life too broken? My psychotherapy journey started 4yrs after I’d been bereaved. My husband Martin died of cancer in Sept 2013; I knew my grief would be grim & I…

Life After Death? – a bereaved parent’s perspective on grief This is not my first blog about the grief experienced by the loss of a child. On reflection, that piece was somewhat…

What Is Gaslighting and how it affects you Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which the abuser seeks to instil self-doubt and confusion in their victim’s mind. You don’t have…

New Year, New Beginnings Once the mayhem of Christmas day is over and the last of the turkey is gone, thoughts start to drift to the New Year. Conversations open up to…

The first time I met my therapist I was filled with feelings of anxiety, apprehension, and curiosity. I sought therapy for several reasons and hoped I would find ways to understand myself…