Mar 4, 2019 | anxiety, children, coaching, fear
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...
Mar 3, 2019 | anxiety, coaching, Depression, Emotions, mental health
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...
Mar 2, 2019 | anxiety, choice, coaching, support
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...
Feb 7, 2019 | choice, coaching, mental health, Motivation, support
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...
Feb 6, 2019 | anxiety, children, coaching, Depression, Emotions, mental health
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...
Jan 31, 2019 | anxiety, choice, coaching, Depression, mental health
Talking about Anxiety – the feelings, the emotions, how it makes us behave and the actions it controls – is a huge step towards understanding, and challenging the power of Anxiety. So lets talk about it – when the time is right, reflection is good for...