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Last Friday, we said a sudden and heartbreaking goodbye to Bertha, our much-loved therapy dog. Bertha was almost 10 years old and had worked alongside me for nine years. Many of you — adults, young people, parents and your children — will remember her well. She greeted families with her ever-wagging “happy tail”, settled […]
Remembering Bertha: A Tribute to A Very Special Therapy Dog Read More »
Caring for yourself at Christmas is especially important when the season feels heavy rather than joyful. While Christmas is often portrayed as a time of connection and celebration, for many people it can feel emotionally draining or quietly overwhelming. If you’re facing Christmas after a bereavement, or a painful breakup, or estranged from someone you
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Every year, as November fades into December, many of us notice the shift. The mornings feel heavier, the afternoons shorter, and the long dark evenings stretch out softly like a blanket. For some, winter brings excitement — crisp walks, cosy evenings, festive lights — but for many others, it can feel like wading through treacle, as
Winter Blues: Embracing Winter with Rest, Renewal & Quiet Magic Read More »
Have you ever noticed what happens when a plant becomes pot bound? Its roots twist tightly around themselves, searching for space that just isn’t there. It might keep growing for a while, but eventually the leaves droop, the soil dries out quickly, and the plant stops thriving. It’s alive – but it’s not flourishing. I
Are You Pot Bound? Creating Space to Grow and Thrive Again Read More »
“It’s the relationship that heals” – Irvin D. Yalom I first encountered this profound statement decades ago while studying psychotherapy at university, reading Yalom’s “Love’s Executioner.” That particular chapter hit me like a lightning bolt. While theoretical orientations and continuing professional development are undoubtedly important, understanding that it was the quality of human connection achieved
Human vs AI Therapy: Why Real Connection Still Matters Read More »
The Gifts of Getting Uncomfortable A few weeks ago, my singing coach asked me to try a song that made my stomach drop. “I Have a Love” from West Side Story — is a beautiful, soaring ballad… but it has some incredibly high notes I was convinced I could not reach! It’s also not my
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone and Finding The Magic Read More »
It’s been a while since I last posted here — and if you’re still with me, thank you. Life has been full behind the scenes, and over the past year I’ve been in the midst of my own quiet transition. I thought it might be a good place to begin again — because so many
Navigating Change: When Letting Go Opens New Doors Read More »
As I type this, it’s almost the middle of January and some of us may have already faltered with resolutions for the new year, that we made at the beginning of the month. Whilst I love the sense of possibility the dawning of a new year brings, I often think that making resolutions in January
What are your hopes and wishes for 2025? Read More »
Tis the season to be Jolly, so the well-known carol says. But what if you’re not feeling jolly this Christmas? Perhaps the thought of all the extra work – especially if it seems to be mostly falling to you – is pushing your stress buttons and bringing out your inner Grinch. Or maybe you’re going to
Coping With Christmas When You’re Just Not Feeling It Read More »
We’ve had our first snow in Derbyshire this week, and it feels like winter is almost upon us now. Are you looking forward to it, or does the thought fill you with despair? If you’re someone who struggles with low mood and lack of energy and motivation in the winter, you may be dreading the
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