My Blog
Relieve stress and anxiety: the Circles of Concern, Influence and Control
A lot of worry, stress and anxiety comes from striving hard to fix or change things that are ultimately outside of our control. This can leave us feeling powerless and exhausted.
My Approach to Counselling, Who I Support, and the Modes of Therapy I Draw On
Making the transition from a corporate finance career into running my own yoga and counselling business, I understand the pressures and challenges that can be a part of this change.
What are healthy boundaries and how do we set them kindly?
Knowing when and how to set boundaries starts with understanding ourselves and the boundary types that are important to us. Explore the boundaries types and learn how to set them, kindly.
5-Minute Tools for Relief from Anxiety and Stress
Here’s 3 quick and simple tools you can use everyday to find relief from anxiety, stress and overwhelm. Bonus: link to guided video practices.
Why Self-Compassion is a Game Changer
Self-compassion is a supportive skill that can increase your wellbeing, reduce experiences of depression, anxiety and stress, and support a positive relationship with self.
Understanding Burnout: Recognise the Signs and Take Timely Action
Know what to look for and what you can do, to stop burnout in its tracks.
Apps Therapists Recommend
I’m excited to share this blog post I contributed to, by Jodie Gale from The Psychosynthesis Centre.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in a nutshell
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (or ACT) is one of the new behaviour therapies that has evolved from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).
Values - what are they and how can they support wellbeing?
Your values are like a compass, guiding how you want to behave and act towards yourself, others and the world around you.
There’s a New Year Coming - Reflecting and Preparing for 2023
How do you start the new year? Do you set resolutions or intentions? Maybe you find a word for the year, or set goals? Or, does the new year come and go without conscious awareness or intentions?
Navigating end of year busyness, through Mindfulness
Reminders and tips for managing the busyness and the dynamics the end of year brings.
3 simple breathing practices to help you get to sleep (and stay asleep)
Learn 3 sleep-supporting breath practices to help you wind down, fall asleep, and stay asleep, including abdominal breathing and Progressive Muscle Relaxation.
6 Tips for a Good Night's Sleep
If you find it hard to wind down to sleep or to stay asleep, these 6 tips can support you to have a more restful night’s sleep.
Surviving vs Thriving
Many clients come to me in survival mode, needing support to begin to regain daily functioning.
What is iRest Yoga Nidra and how is it practised?
Are you looking for an accessible alternative to counselling that can therapeutically support you to connect with, and deepen your understanding of self?