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One of the biggest reasons that we get stuck on the same old issue, is that we've never really considered what life might be like without it.

I have to get serious this week, because I've noticed something happening in the world of AI that is genuinely worrying, for several reasons. And - content warning - this post refers to suicide.

As the seasons shift, you might feel a corresponding shift in your own energy. If you're in the Northern hemisphere, you might start to appreciate being cosied up at home, craving heartier meals, earlier nights and a slower pace.

I was thinking recently about an extraordinary moment in a Jack Nicholson movie of the same name, where he walks into his psychiatrist's waiting room, turns to the waiting patients and says: "What if this is as good as it gets?" Their blank, stunned expressions are something I'll always remember. But WHAT a bloody good question. What if nothing gets better? What if there isn't some nebulous, happier life on its way, if only you can wait a few weeks/months/ years? What if you

I'm back from a little break, and here's what I learned - I'm not good at taking breaks :D Actually, this is not news to me; I've always known I was a bit of an all-or-nothing kind of gal. If I have the energy, I tend to DO more, and then get tired out, so I can't do anything . Does this resonate? I've been working on it, so the grey area is gradually becoming more comfortable. But before this, I'd either be go, go, go - or ground to a halt and stuck to the sofa. I didn't und

One of the reasons I love living where I do is that it's very flat - you get these huge, beautiful skies and incredible sunsets. Sometimes it feels so expansive, so uplifting, so light, that I wouldn't mind if it was summer all year round. And then I realise - nope, I wouldn't actually want that. The biggest reason I love living here is all the green. I adore the lush, overgrown wildness of it - the coolness of the forests, the jungly wildflowers, the little winding paths,

Last week, we talked about the difference between guilt and shame (you can read that post HERE ). Guilt can be useful; shame is not. This week, I want to talk about the difference between blame and responsibility. Is it possible to take responsibility - without taking the blame? Many clients are reluctant to talk about the people who've upset them in the past. They don't want to blame anyone else for their issues, so they shy away from talking about the criticism they receive

Guess what - you can achieve anything, as long as you never give up. (Cue audience cheers and roaring approval). Well, that sounds absolutely fucking exhausting, to be honest.

If you're in overwhelm, this is your reminder to focus on one thing - because if you don't, you're likely to stay stuck where you are.

I'm a big fan of talking therapies - BUT - they can be limited. Here's why.

Why do you react strongly to certain things and not others? Why are you having that emotional response?

Are you looking for that magic bullet that will fix *all* the things? The cure? You're not alone.

The healing journey is rarely linear - more often, it's a rollercoaster of ups and downs.

Your brain is doing its best - but it's not *totally* reliable.

Hi gorgeous, I had such a great conversation with one of my lovely clients today, on the nature of acceptance. I ask you - WHY on earth...

What you resist persists - have you heard this saying? Do you know what it means? It's a quote from psychiatrist Carl Jung, and it means...

We generally learn life's lessons in two ways: the easy way and the hard way. Joy and pain. And it's true that most of the time we get to...

One of the biggest stumbling blocks I see with my clients is the attempt to control what cannot be controlled - and the distress caused...

My clients are a never-ending source of absolute gold - they often teach me things I need to know, and it becomes a positive feedback...

The seasons are shifting. Over here in the Northern Hemisphere, leaves are beginning to turn and drop; the light is beginning to fade. ...