You are not lazy, unmotivated, or stuck. After years of living your life in survival mode, you are exhausted. There is a difference. -...

My grandfather had very green fingers. Geraniums were his main passion but this hydrangea was his. After he passed away, the hydrangea...

How are you feeling about the UK heading out of lockdown? What do you feel when you think of returning to a more normal work and social...

Today is the National Day of Reflection. One year ago, the UK went into lockdown. Today the nation reflects on the lives lost and the...

I'm seeing more and more clients about weight management and loss, and it's an area I feel very passionate about. I grew up with a mother...

When people suffer from low moods, depression, and anxiety, they’re often given the ‘helpful’ advice to practice self-care. Things like, taking exercise, eating healthily, getting good sleep, seeing friends. That advice is not wrong in and of itself, but to practice that sort of mentally healthy behaviour we need some helpful processes already to be going on in the brain. Things like exercising, seeing friends, eating nourishing food and sleeping will help us produce the neur

We've just had the start of a new month, and soon a new season will be upon us. On top of that the end of lockdown in the UK is on the...

What small step can you take this week towards one of your goals? The fine weather this weekend meant I had a lot of time outdoors. On...

Hang on a second. Last month was a scone. Today she's posting a picture of crumpets. 'How on earth are crumpets related to mental...

For anyone who needs to sleep better or calm their minds, there are two recordings of guided relaxations on my website now - both free to...

The UK is in lockdown. Some are calling it Lockdown 3. I could list all the things we are not allowed to do. But I'd rather focus on the...

No icy photos of the hills today because I was in my office all day at my desk! As a therapist, I will never stop learning more about...

In a week when the big picture can look a bit daunting, it's more important than ever to notice the small, beautiful details of life. In...

After a big hike with my son and my dogs this afternoon I decided to bake some well-earned scones (pronounced to rhyme with 'stone' or...

A quick note on one of the 3Ps: Positive Interactions. From an evolutionary perspective, we humans are better off as a tribe than as...

Part of maintaining good mental health is to nurture a positive mindset. But when you're feeling low and struggling with depression and...

In the age of online, isn't it lovely to get post from a friend, or a delivery of something you've been looking forward to receiving? I just got a delivery of books from the wonderful Liggy Webb . I've had the pleasure of working on and off with Liggy since about six years ago, and I certainly feel we've crossed from being 'just' colleagues to friends. I love Liggys' work on behavioural skills, personal growth and mental wellbeing, because it leads with positivity and it enc

Yesterday a client with an enquiring mind asked me why the hippocampus is named as such, given that we both knew that 'hippo' has its...

I won't lie, the state of the weather can affect the way I am feeling - if I let it. This is the same for many people. As the days...

Part of the journey with solution focused hypnotherapy is to focus on the 3Ps: Positive thoughts, positive actions and positive...