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Life is lived in the present moment. Yet this moment, with its power to transform, needs our attention if it is to be appreciated and lived to its potential. We occupy present...

Today, more people recognise their holistic, complete personal well-being relies on their mental health. They also recognise that they are having problems with anxiety, stress,...

If you are struggling with stress, anxiety or depression you may have been told some of the following: “Think positive thoughts”, “You can choose to be...

I ask all of my clients the same question – what brings you joy? For too many, at the start of therapy, the answer is ‘nothing’ or even ‘I can’t...

Since as long as I can remember, emotions have been a sensitive area of my life. They are a long constant thread. From a child to a middle-aged man they play a significant...

Practising mindfulness is not the art of ancient mysticism, nor perfect nirvana. As a human being, our brain, nervous system and body is biologically wired to be mindful of...

Living with a chronic health condition can be debilitating both physically and psychologically. The toll it can take on our bodies often impacts on our ability to cope with...

Since garden centres reopened their doors in June, many of them have been struggling to keep up with our demand for their green products. During lockdown, many of us took to our...

Here in the UK Coronavirus has become part of our everyday lives. In the wake of the outbreak back in March, how we work, the way we socialise, and our relationships have likely...

What does it feel like to release those pent-up feelings and emotions?   Often held back for years or months at least; the tension, the stress and fight/flight reaction that...