Category Archives: Personal

Jumping onto the Stranger things hype! I noticed a lot of useful themes in the series and thought it maybe useful to collate them here.

Have you ever noticed how your body instantly reacts before your mind catches up — like when your heart races in a tense meeting, or you freeze up in a conflict? These aren’t just emotional reactions; they’re deeply rooted in how your nervous system works. I often ask clients to stop when recounting an upsetting incident to check in with their bodies and see what their body is telling them.

I have recently introduced this exciting new listening therapy into my practise. I felt that for some people who struggle with dysregulation this could be really useful as it rewires how the nervous system actually functions and creates a greater felt sense of safety which could be of great benefit to many people.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) has gained significant attention as a therapeutic technique, especially in the realm of trauma treatment. This innovative approach offers hope and relief to many who struggle with distressing memories. But what exactly is EMDR, and how does it function? Let’s uncover the details.

What does 5 star reviews mean when searching for a counsellor online?
Are they useful?
Misleading even?