As an Integrative counsellor, I believe there isn’t just one therapeutic approach that can help individuals in all situations. What works...

I realise I’m a bit of an analogy sucker, but I do love it when I see learning in my environment, particularly when that space is new to...

My sweet pea’s are leaning on the plant next to it for support… zoom in and you’ll see the clever and beautiful twisting and turning...

This made me think of a counselling journey, while on a walk one evening this week… Before the Monday Group built this path, it could be...

I love this reminder… if I don’t hold both the difficult times and the better moments with an equal respect, reminding myself that they...

I was invited to a birthday gathering last week, where I didn't really know anyone beyond the person celebrating. I got chatting to a...

This time of year can leave us feeling exhausted. The festive break has a reputation for making all sorts of demands on people, with a...

When things are bad, remember: It wont always be this way. Take one day at a time. When things are good, remember: It won't always be...

I notice a sense of anxiety whilst considering writing this blog entry. I notice that I have typed, backspaced, typed, backspaced...

I haven't posted for a while, and wanted to make contact with something that feels relevant to most people I speak with. Attachment....

Today, I feel disappointed that I didn't find the strength to react as I'd have liked, and, as I believe, I needed to. I had popped out...

I love this journey. And I love much about the time we live in. Inspiration is available in so many forms, and feels much more accessible...

....you don't cry....you please others before yourself....you don't get angry....you are successful....you are quiet.... In an ideal...

This time of year often speaks of resolution to change. But what if you tried something different? As an alternative to trying to...

I sat down to consider my thoughts around the upcoming New Year, and fell upon these kind 'words to self', written by Donna Ashworth....

Life scripts have been dominant in my client work this past week. What is yours, and is it serving you well? The idea stems from...

During some training yesterday, at a local hospice where I work, a colleague confided that for years they had only recognised loss in the...

Hitting the ground running as a newly qualified counsellor has already provided plenty of moments for reflection. The over whelming...