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Mental health in children

Having a conversation with a 16 year old last night about the pressures on children today made me understand why mental health issues are on the rise for children. Feeling anxious, depressed or having panic attacks can be the result of not feeling emotionally safe. In...
Keeping busy

Keeping busy

People learn to hide their emotions and learn quickly to find ways to cry alone, only showing emotion only when alone and to stop sharing. The message to ‘hold ourselves together’ and ‘be strong’ teaches us to stop showing ‘weakness’ such as emotions. So we stop...
Investing in yourself

Investing in yourself

I love working with adults ready to invest in themselves. It’a not something we are encouraged to do but it is so beneficial. Anxiety doesn’t always show up how you think. A male client recently was having a tough time, anxiety wasn’t an everyday...

Wow – and thank you!

A fabulous client who has achieved so, so much since starting my coaching programme and is looking forward to a future filled with happiness since the black cloud has disappeared. She kindly sent me this card and flowers, which has really made my day. But more...
Come undone

Come undone

Someone recently asked me if my son’s anxiety was a result of my depression, or if my depression was a result of his anxiety. Although he was born with anxiety caused by a stressful pregnancy and birth along with a stressed mum, my depression had started 6 years...