Many of us have a nagging feeling that we are not as good as other people. We often learn this as children, especially if we are judged...

Some people I work with are in this age bracket. It is normal to feel a sense of being "sandwiched" in between the demands of both...

I'm pleased to announce that I have recently completed training in trauma and PTSD - more specifically a new technique that has been...

When you hear the words "low self esteem", what do you think of? Does it indicate that you don't like yourself or some aspect of...

I wanted to share a story about a woman who found herself in the midst of an "existential crisis" at age 50. Let's call her Phillipa. Her...

One of my favourite things on this planet is a TREE! I love them, all different species and in abundance. I love to walk in a forest,...

How consciously do you live your life? Do you reside in the present moment with full awareness of your life as it is right now? Or do...

I am a great believer in the power of creative imagination.   We humans have been blessed with an amazing resource that often gets...

What's the difference between rational thinking and overthinking? Some people believe that the more you turn a problem over in your mind,...

So, here we are, in our second month of lockdown.   Maybe you are now accustomed to our strange new reality, in spite of its unsettling...

So, here we are, in our second month of lockdown. Maybe you are now accustomed to our strange new reality, in spite of its unsettling...

I'm aware that we are in the midst of a global pandemic and anxiety levels are higher than normal for many people.  Some people are able...

As a clinical hypnotherapist, I work a lot with anxiety and panic disorders. I am acutely aware of how our complex brains can go into...

No, it's not a disco inferno but it certainly feels like one - minus the 70's groove! What am I talking about? Yep, it's the dreaded...

I am a great believer in the power of creative imagination.   We humans have been blessed with an amazing resource that often gets...

PART ONE : CULTURAL FACTORS – why is the menopause viewed as a bad thing (troublesome symptoms aside…) We women certainly get a bum deal...

Since I started heading in this direction myself, I have developed a keen interest in helping women who are struggling with this...

I've always been reluctant to admit how much of a "control freak" I am. I don't mean that I'm manipulative or controlling of other...

I've been reading an article about the physical and psychological impact of loneliness. Not just occasional bouts of loneliness. I...

Ever wished for a better night's sleep? Ever woken up feeling unrefreshed even after what felt like a good night's sleep? If so, you...