As I have written in previous articles, lockdown was like a bolt out of the blue. One day things seemed OK - the next - shutdown. It was a blow to th…

I sit at my desk on a sunny day with lots of tasks to do, and yet I yearn to be outside. I know this intense, intuitive sense of what is best for me…

Counselling in the open-air How walking and talking therapy can be a good way to talk about your problems    All of us have had to learn to cope w…

Many people are feeling the weight of monotony pressing down as lockdown continues for many of us. One day can seem much like another. When we reflec…

At this time of global crises, it may feel like a pause button has been pressed, almost as if time is standing still. Some may see this as an opportu…

Fear is a deeply wired response that has evolved to protect us from perceived threat and promote our survival. It's not limited to us humans, it's a…

Writing can be useful for those who are experiencing post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, grief, loss.  Writing can help give expression to o…

Stress is a feeling of overwhelm that generally has a clear cause or trigger. Life throws you a curveball that you didn’t expect, or you have to make…

The world feels very strange right now, it is changing fast and we have no idea how it will play out. If we were to cast our minds back to the beginn…

OK, hands up if your New Year’s resolution was to spend more time at home or change the way that you work? Even if it was, I’m going to go out on a l…

How do you feel when your sleep is affected? Exhausted, right? Here are a few observations and more importantly, tips on how to get a better night's…

I’m not sure about you but this has been an incredible experience for me; living with the threat of the coronavirus. It has certainly been an uncerta…