How have your stress levels been lately? Stress is the reaction that happens when we feel that the demands of a situation outstrip our resources to cope. So I think most of us can say that our stress levels have been higher than usual at least some of the time over...
The global pandemic is putting huge pressure on everyone, especially couples with kids at home. As well as coping with the uncertainty and anxiety, many of us have lost work, childcare, and the comfort of our usual routines. Being in lockdown together presents a...
I've been thinking a lot about all of you - whether you are a past, present, or prospective client - and how you might be coping with our current very difficult situation. I wanted to let you know about how I have adapted my service in line with the government...
Happy New Year! How was your Christmas break? I hope it was restorative, with a chance for reflection and some thought about your intentions for the new year - and perhaps even the next decade. I also know that it was likely tiring, largely fuelled by sugar and...
Speaking Events: The Mother Fair This Weekend I have a number of speaking events coming up this autumn in Brighton and Hove. Firstly, this Saturday 14th September I'm going to be at The Mother Fair, an event for new and expectant mothers, speaking about relationships...
The next Relationship Goals 2.0 on CURIOSITY is coming up this Thursday 1st August! Relationship Goals 2.0 is a relaxed event in a room above a pub, where parents have fun together while learning about the skills and habits that couples need to be really happy...
Just a quick reminder that the first ever Relationship Goals 2.0 is happening this Thursday evening 4th July! Relationship Goals 2.0 is a new event for parents in Brighton and Hove who want to make their relationships the best they can be so that they can have the...
Have you heard about Relationship Goals 2.0? It's a new event for parents, expectant parents, and those considering parenthood, in Brighton and Hove. We're going to get together in a private room above a pub and talk about what love looks like on the other side of...
I am pleased to announce the launch of Staying Close After Baby, the relationship workshop for expectant couples. Did you know that 67% of couples report feeling very unhappy with each other within 3 years of becoming parents? But it doesn't have to be that way! So...
Walk and Talk Therapy I am pleased to announce that I am now offering Walk and Talk Therapy! Are you are interested in trying counselling? But don't fancy spending another hour of your week sitting down? Walk and Talk Therapy could be for you. At my office in Hove...
Welcome to my new website! When you're looking for a counsellor, you'll often get asked what's bringing you for counselling, and why now. You might be suffering with stress, anxiety, or depression, for example. Counselling really helps with difficulties like these....
Beyond Conflict Resolution What do you want to change about your relationship? Most couples I work with want to improve communication and feel closer. And for those couples who have been arguing a lot, they just want to get on better. And couples counselling...
Separation Counselling What is separation counselling? Isn't couples counselling all about making it work? If your relationship has broken down, you might be considering your options. Perhaps you have been thinking about trying couples counselling. On the other hand,...
Thinking About Depression When I think about depression and low moods, and how to find a way out of them, I look at at three things: feelings, thoughts and actions. As an integrative counsellor I consider both the causes of depression and the approach to getting...
Talking therapy like counselling is still a bit of a mystery to many people. You might have questions like: Does talking therapy work? How? I feel terrible! How will talking about how bad I feel possibly make me feel better? I recently read a fantastic book by Susan...
"Do I need counselling?" It's a question lots of people ask themselves at one time or another. Maybe you have been through a tough time lately. Or perhaps you just haven't been feeling great. There are lots of reasons to try counselling. It has been proven to help...
One of the ways that counselling works is by offering a framework for you to make sense of yourself, your life and your difficulties. When you understand yourself better, you start to feel better about yourself, which is often one of the main aims of people coming for...
Lots of people think about it for a while before they decide to contact a counsellor. You know it will take up time, and cost money. Although you must be feeling some discomfort or pain or you probably wouldn't be looking, questions hang over you: What will I get from...
I’ve been a fan of Brené Brown since I first saw her TED talk The Power of Vulnerability. Brené is a research professor and storyteller with a background in social work. Her research and writing mostly focuses on vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame. I...
Could You Be A Highly-Sensitive Person? Lots of people who find themselves looking for a counsellor or therapist have been told, or thought themselves, that they are very sensitive, perhaps even too sensitive. They are often amazed to discover that High...
Last week I attended a One Girl Band expertise session hosted by Lola Hoad on the subject of self-care. The session was presented by Dionne Elizabeth, self-care expert Brighton, from Changing the Menu. Dionne creates art, music and wellness projects. She promised to...
