When Life Slows Down, Why Does the Mind Speed Up?
You finally get a moment to breathe The busy period eases. The deadline passes. The children are asleep. The house is quiet. And instead of feeling calm, your mind feels busier. Thoughts start looping. Old conversations replay. Worries show up without warning. Questions that felt distant suddenly want answers. For many people, this can feel […]
When Anxiety Lives in the Body, Not the Mind
Sometimes anxiety doesn’t arrive as a thought. There is no obvious worry. No clear fear. No story you can point to. Instead, it shows up in the body. A tight chest. A restless feeling. A knot in the stomach. Shallow breathing. A sense of unease you can’t quite explain. This can be confusing, especially if […]
Self-Compassion and ADHD: How It Can Help You Feel Better
If you have ADHD, one of the hardest parts isn’t always motivation, organisation, or focus. It’s noticing your own progress. You can do a hundred things in a day, and your brain still zooms in on the one thing you didn’t do, forgot, or didn’t finish. And over time, that can create a quiet inner […]
Reduce Stress in 7 Days: A Simple Plan for a Calmer Mind
If the idea of self-care feels overwhelming, and you’re just trying to reduce stress, I want you to know you’re not alone. So many of my clients tell me they struggle to prioritise themselves. Life gets busy, stress builds up, and before you know it, you’ve fallen into survival mode, just getting through the day […]
Love and Neurodivergence: Understanding Relationships Through a Different Lens
Love and Neurodivergence: How ADHD, Anxiety, and Neurodivergent Traits Shape Connection Love is something we all seek, but how we experience it can be deeply shaped by how our brains are wired. And love isn’t just about romance, it’s in our friendships, our families, the way we connect with others, and, most importantly, the way […]
Could Your Mindset Be the Missing Piece to Achieving Your Goals?
We all start new chapters in life with a sense of motivation and purpose, ready to make changes that matter. But over time, it’s easy to feel stuck or lose focus. Achieving what you want isn’t about willpower, it’s about mindset. Whether you’re working toward career goals, creating balance in family life, or focusing on […]
Building Self-Confidence: Break Negative Patterns with Small Shifts
Have you ever felt stuck in the same old loops, thinking the same thoughts, reacting in the same ways, and wondering why it’s so hard to move forward? Those are negative patterns at work. That little voice in your head saying, “I’ll never be good enough,” or maybe you downplay the success you have had […]
Navigating Anxiety in Relationships: Embracing Growth and Connection
For some, anxiety stems from past experiences. If you’ve been hurt before, your mind may be on high alert, looking for signs that it could happen again. For others, anxious thoughts may be tied to self-worth, wondering if you’re lovable, if you’re too much, or if your needs are valid. It’s important to remind yourself […]
Overcoming Perfectionism – Letting Go and Living Fully
Some people might wonder….why is overcoming perfectionism important? Isn’t it a good thing to strive for the best? For those of us in Gen X, and even some older Millennials, we grew up in a world that told us being perfect was the ultimate goal. The perfect score, the flawless A-star report card, excelling at […]
Achieving Your Goals: Embracing the Power of Reflection
As a Coach, I always encourage clients to pause and reflect on their progress. Whether you’re at the start of a new month or simply taking a moment to check in with yourself, reflection can be a powerful tool for staying on track with your goals. Often, we begin new challenges with enthusiasm and motivation, […]
Wine O’Clock to Wellness: Making Sense of Drinking Habits
For many people, drinking alcohol begins as a way to unwind, socialise, or manage stress at the end of the day. Over time, it can become a habit that feels harder to change than expected, even when you start to question whether it still fits the life you want. These moments of reflection often come […]
Thinking About Stopping Vaping? Understanding Your Habits
For many women, vaping starts as a way to manage stress, transition from smoking, or simply get through a busy day. It can feel like a harmless habit, one that slots easily into your routine. But over time, what started as an occasional puff can become something harder to let go of. If you’ve been […]
Ditch Resolutions: Set Meaningful Goals for Lasting Change
The start of a new year often brings a whirlwind of emotions. On one hand, it’s a time of fresh beginnings and exciting possibilities. On the other, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the weight of expectations, lingering Christmas and New Year chaos, or the pressure to set and achieve ambitious goals. If you’re feeling […]
6 Tips for Managing Life Transitions (with Confidence)
Life transitions can be exciting, full of possibilities, and packed with hope for what’s to come. But they can also feel overwhelming. Balancing the demands of work, family, relationships, and your own well-being during times of change can leave you feeling stretched thin. When life throws something new your way, it’s natural to find yourself […]
How to STOP Overthinking: Tips, Techniques and Strategies
As a counsellor and coach, I often hear clients asking me how to stop overthinking. Clients describe overthinking as a constant barrage of negative thoughts racing through their minds, the sound of continuous chatter, or playing out past and future scenarios, all with different endings. This blog will provide tips, techniques, and strategies to help […]
ADHD Coaching Tips for Workplace Success
As an ADHD coach and counsellor, I’ve supported over 160 clients, many of whom have found the workplace challenging to navigate. Anxiety about going into work, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome are common struggles, whether ADHD is diagnosed or not. With my experience across both counselling and ADHD coaching, I’ve seen how the right strategies can […]
Student Success with ADHD: Daily Planning Tips for University Life
Navigating university life is an exciting milestone, but for students with ADHD, it can also be overwhelming. From managing coursework deadlines to balancing social life and self-care, structuring a routine that works for you is key. A major study by Bristol University found that one in seven students has ADHD or autism, equating to around […]
Access to Work: ADHD Strategy Coaching
Access to Work is an invaluable resource for those with physical or mental health conditions – but not everyone knows about the awards and it’s benefits, or how to access them.
Making Sense of ADHD Patterns
Managing ADHD isn’t just about attention, impulsivity, or hyperactivity. For many adults, it’s about navigating the everyday mental load that comes with it. Things like struggling to focus, feeling overwhelmed by racing thoughts, or quietly carrying a lot of self-doubt can all be part of the picture. ADHD often affects more than people realise, touching […]
8 Tips to Stop Being a People-Pleaser
People-pleasing is when a person commits themselves to meeting the needs, opinions, or requirements of others, to the detriment of their well-being.