Can we find the path back to our true selves? — The Greek origin of the word Trauma means ‘wound.’ A wound can be an open, sore wound that is painful and exposed, or it can be an old wound that is covered over by layers of hard skin. Traumatic events leave both open and old wounds. …

It is said by the neighbours that the thump could be heard inside the houses. This is said in hushed whispers over the garden fence. Arms folded across chests by women with disapproving looks and shaking heads. “Poor Nelly, looked after herself. Never a father around.” Tuts, and mutters. “So…

Why You Should Embrace the Unknown. — Some days I wake up and feel unmotivated. Some days I am floored by anxiety. And sometimes I jump out of bed filled with motivation to just Go For It! Today is an unmotivated day. Largely due to my dwindling finances. As a self employed therapist I have watched as…

The Difference between Empathy and Sympathy and Why it Matters. — “Empathy fuels connection. Sympathy drives disconnection.” – Dr. Brené Brown What is Empathy? Client: “I just feel so depressed. I’ve got no energy. I can’t sleep. I hate myself.” Therapist: “It feels hard to motivate yourself. You are exhausted. It feels so dark for you like a thick blanket? …

Believe you can and you will. We are a result of our thoughts. If that’s true then maybe an examination of the way we think might be useful. A pivotal moment came in my life one night in a seedy pub. I was drunk. I was depressed. The buzz of…

A simple guide to find what matters most to you. What are your values? It’s a difficult question to answer isn’t it? It takes a bit of thought. I’ll ask this in a different way that can be helpful; what is important in your life? You might answer: Friends Family …

The simple way that you can feel calmer anywhere, anytime. Breathing. It’s something that we all do yet we pay little attention to. If we could learn to use this natural beautiful gift that we have been given then we can learn to calm our nervous systems. This is a…

Living Apart Together. Me and my partner have been together for 7 years. We have had more ups and downs than the Byrds in Ozark (watch it if you have no idea what I’m talking about. It’s a masterpiece of screen writing.) Let’s just say there has been high emotion…