Blog posts
Welcome to the blog section of my website, where I’ll be sharing my thoughts, insights, and updates, and from time to time, you’ll also hear from special guest bloggers bringing their unique perspectives.
If you follow my Facebook, TikTok or Instagram, you may have noticed that I’ve been a little quieter over the past month or so and I wanted to share why, because it links closely to something I talk about often in CBT. The importance of routine, habits, and looking after ourselves. Everyone I work with […]
New Year, Same Me… January 1st, 2026. Today I am, reflecting instead of making resolutions which feels much more honest. In my opinion, resolutions are basically polite ways of setting yourself up for guilt in February. Been there, done that. Reflections, however, are about noticing what’s actually happening in your life. 2025 Highs and lows […]
As the days grow shorter and the mornings darker, many people notice a familiar heaviness creeping in. Getting out of bed feels more difficult, motivation begins to dwindle and even simple tasks can start to feel impossible. If you’re feeling this way, you’re not weak. You’re human. The weight of winter I spoke about this […]
As a CBT therapist, I’ve decided to do something a little terrifying. I’m going to start creating mental health video content on TikTok and YouTube. In just over a month, I’ll be turning 43 (not that I’m counting), and I’ve decided to do something that terrifies me almost as much as not being able to […]
A talking therapist with no voice As we approach the end of the week, I’ve found myself reflecting, not as a therapist, but as a human being who’s had, quite honestly, a rough time of it. This week, I’ve been ill. And not the kind of “just a little sniffle and carry on” type. I […]
This week, my daughter turned 13. A milestone. A big one. And I wasn’t there in the way I wanted to be. The day before I was delivering training to parents, many of whom were struggling with the very feelings I was sitting with myself: guilt, pressure, and that sense of not being “enough” as […]
Cold weather, low mood? How to support your mental health as the seasons change! The days are getting shorter, and the temperatures are starting to drop, and I for one am not happy about this! For many people, children and adults alike, the colder weather can make you notice your mood starting to shift. You […]
The end of the summer often comes with mixed feelings, excitement about new beginnings and sometimes reunions, but also butterflies about heading back to school. Whether it’s starting a brand-new school, moving up a year group, or just getting back into the swing of routines, it’s perfectly normal to feel a little nervous and you […]
Whether it’s school breaks or a long-awaited summer holiday away, the return to regular routines can feel like a crash back to reality and not a very nice one. I had three days off work last week and struggled to get back in to routine yesterday. There has also been an emerging theme in my […]
Motivation Motivation is a funny thing. Some days it’s right there, cheering us on like our number one cheerleader, catapulting us forward. Other days, it’s like wading through honey, we know what we want to do, but our mind and body just don’t seem to agree. As a CBT therapist, I talk about motivation a […]