Monday Mojo – Take Your Time
Monday Mojo – feel-good motivation for the week ahead: Take Your Time How much time do you have today? I’m guessing pretty much every minute of your day is accounted […]
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Monday Mojo – Show Your Cards
Monday Mojo – feel-good motivation for the week ahead
Counselling and Talking Therapy in Milton Keynes
Person-Centred Counselling and Talking Therapy in Milton Keynes
Mental Health Awareness: It’s Ok to Say
May 8th – 14th is Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme from the Mental Health Foundation this year is “Surviving or Thriving”. If you’ve ever suffered with poor mental health […]
Maternal Mental Health Awareness
May 1-7 is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week. At least 1 in 10 women will suffer from poor mental health during their pregnancy, in fact some studies say it’s many […]
The Power of Words: how mindful communication is good for your mental health
One of the workshops I deliver in Milton Keynes is for people who want to get their sparkle back and learn techniques for maintaining good mental health. In one of the […]
It’s Okay to Love Yourself Day
You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire Universe, deserve your love and affection.” ~ Gautama Buddha Valentine’s Day is the one day of the year where we overtly […]
Thought for the Day
“When I fade off into the darkness that you don’t understand , I hope you wait for me to step back into the light. But if you choose not to, […]
Ego-friendly: how toxic behaviour is bad for you and the environment
I was listening to a teaching by Pema Chödrön where she was describing the impact of behaviour on those around us, and she used the word pollution. She encouraged students not to add […]
Wellbeing and Mental Health
It’s okay not to be okay. When I first started working in mental health, (some 10 years ago now), I worked with women experiencing ante-natal depression – depression during pregnancy. […]
Overthinking: Living with a noisy mind
I was teaching a relaxation class to a group of students recently, when I likened the feeling of anxiety to being on a treadmill. You start with a slow walk which […]
World Suicide Prevention Day
The number of suicides in England and Wales has hit a fifteen year high, according to the latest figures. Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Here are some websites you […]
Mindfulness: Letting go and Being in Touch
Two travelling monks reached a river where they met a young woman. Wary of the current, she asked if they could carry her across. One of the monks hesitated, but […]
Meaning and Purpose: Spirituality and Mental Health
There’s a Zen story about a horse which suddenly appeared galloping down the road. The man riding the horse, looked as if he had somewhere important to go. Another man, […]
Why I won’t give up chocolate: exploring the connection between mood and food.
I love chocolate. It’s no secret, I’m partial to a packet of maltesers, will gladly dive in to a box of Jaffa Cakes and have occasionally been known to order […]
In the media
I am a qualified therapist and trainer promoting positive mental health, teaching effective strategies for rest and relaxation. I help people get their sparkle back and work with private […]
