As we feel the freshness in the air, and signs of colour change in the trees, what can the changing seasons teach us? Autumn is nature’s way of taking a deep breath, in and out. As we breathe out with the natural world, we too can release the stresses we no longer...

In solution focused conversation we work towards the solution, rather than away from the problem We look for the resources which are already there within you We explore the preferred future you vision for yourself We look at what you are already doing that can...

At this time of year, it can easily feel overwhelming.  Simply too much to do!  And especially for working mothers.   My job is to help you take your focus from the daunting bigger picture, to something nicely specific and do-able. When we have a pile of things to do,...

When people go to get talking therapy, they might expect to talk about their fears and worries. But that’s talking about what you don’t want, isn’t it? I believe your time and energy is better spent on sending your thoughts and your imagination to the things you do...

Sometimes people come saying that they are stuck in an extremely difficult or impossible situation. It could be something like a debilitating illness, their own or that of a family member, or a bullying boss, or maybe far more commitments in their life than they feel...

“You know why it’s hard to be happy?
It’s because we refuse to LET GO of things that make us sad.”

This is a quote from Bruce H Lipton, father of the science of Epigenetics, who is an amazing teacher, connecting science and life. When I think about that quote, I wonder, why would it be so hard to let go of what makes us sad?

Maybe the disruption of recent months has led you to think of heading out in a new direction. What else might you be doing every day? That can be exciting, but sometimes scary, or a little confusing.

Together in Solution Focused Talk we can explore the different avenues you have in mind. Begin to consider whether now is the time for a small step, or a giant leap. What would be best for you right now?

Well, it simply does what it says, it focuses on solutions. We won’t be talking about your problems. We won’t be imagining what may have caused them.

A lot of people have been telling me recently that they suffer a low level of anxiety, which is pretty constant. It might be worse when they think of doing certain things, like going out, or shopping, so they avoid those activities.

It’s hardly surprising if they’ve barely done those things for over a year now. The fight /flight / freeze response has been turned on, and it’s still getting turned on. Stress isn’t good for us when it’s continuous, and that’s been happening for many of us in 2020 and 2021.