The festive season can feel overwhelming if you struggle with disordered eating. In this post, I explore why Christmas can bring added pressure around food and offer gentle, practical ways to support yourself and how others can help too.
Many of us feel the pressure to make Christmas perfect from gifts to meals to decorations. This post offers gentle guidance, research insights, and practical tips to lighten the load, manage festive stress, and embrace the holidays with self-compassion.
The Long Night Moon rises over some of the darkest days of the year — a time when low mood, stress, and winter fatigue can feel more intense. This piece explores how we can find small rituals, light, reflection, and moments of rest to support ourselves during the busy lead-up to Christmas.
Pam Hogg once said, ‘The greatest gift you have is your individuality.’ In a world that often encourages comparison, embracing who you truly are — in your choices, your style, and your daily life — can be a profound act of wellbeing. This post explores individuality, fashion psychology, and the small steps we can take…
Discover how your gut can give clues about your mood, stress, and anxiety. This post explores the gut–brain connection, why we often miss bodily signals, and simple ways to tune into your body for greater emotional awareness.
Feeling overwhelmed by Black Friday deals? Discover how pausing, reflecting, and buying less can support your mental wellbeing, reduce stress, and bring calm to your consumer habits.
Perfectionism can look like motivation from the outside, but for many it carries a quiet weight beneath the surface. In this post, I explore what perfectionism really is, how it shapes our identity and wellbeing, and why so many people feel driven by impossible standards. If you’ve ever wondered whether your high expectations are helping…
Many of my clients tell me they scroll to switch off, only to end up feeling worse. This post explores the pull of doomscrolling, why it affects some people more than others, and gentle steps to protect your wellbeing online.
Have you ever felt an overwhelming need to leave a situation, even when you weren’t in real danger? That’s the flight response. It’s your body’s instinctive way of protecting you from perceived threat. In this post, I explore how the flight response works, why it can become overactive after trauma, and how understanding your body’s…
Feeling drained? Many coping strategies give short-term relief but leave us depleted. In this post, I explore the difference between depleting and replenishing resources, offering guidance on how to find activities that truly support your wellbeing, calm your mind, and restore energy. Build your own ‘resource kit’ and discover what nourishes you, so you can…
Counselling for eating disorders provides compassionate support to help rebuild trust with your body, develop healthier coping strategies, and sustain long-term recovery. Learn how therapy can guide you through the emotional and psychological aspects of healing, while preventing relapse and fostering lasting wellbeing.
Our circadian rhythms regulate sleep, energy, and emotional balance, yet modern life often pulls us out of sync. As winter approaches, this piece explores the science behind our internal clock and how light, rest, and daily habits can support mental and physical wellbeing.
