You’re getting on with life. Working. Looking after everyone. Remembering the birthdays, replying to the emails and generally appearing to have your act together. But underneath it all, something feels… off. Perhaps you used to feel more confident. More carefree. More...
Does your mind feel like it never switches off? This blog will help you understand five surprising reasons why overthinking keeps you stuck and what you can do about it. You'll learn practical ways to calm your mind, feel more in control, and stop battling yourself...
If your mind never seems to stop, you might assume you've got a thinking problem, but the real issue is something much deeper. Overthinking is often a sign that your nervous system doesn't feel safe enough to slow down. In this blog, you'll learn why your brain keeps...
If you’ve ever found yourself lying awake replaying conversations, feeling emotionally flat but mentally exhausted, or wondering why you can’t just “switch off,” you’re not alone. Many of us were never taught how to understand, express, or safely feel our emotions, so...
I used to think that if I could just get enough time off, I’d finally feel better. A proper break. A few weeks to rest. No pressure. No deadlines. No constantly thinking about everyone else. However, when I finally stopped… my body seemed to say:“Right. We can...
In this article: Why your mind won’t switch off (and why it’s not your fault) What’s really going on underneath overthinking Why thinking more doesn’t bring relief How to stop overthinking You look like you’ve got it together on the outside. You’re capable. You manage...
How to Calm Overwhelm and Think Clearly Again Having one of those moments where everything feels too much? Mind racing, chest feels tight, and you just can’t think straight? I see this all the time in my work and it usually means your window of tolerance is full and...
I bet you've noticed how your mind seems very good at spotting what’s wrong, but not what's right? You receive five kind messages and one slightly awkward one… and your brain fixates on the awkward one. Or you might do ten things well during the day and still go to...
If the idea of speaking in front of people makes your stomach churn, your face go read and your mind go completely blank, you are very much not alone. For so many people, anxiety about public speaking isn’t really about the words or the confidence. It’s about fear of...
“Why am I so emotional?”“Why can’t I just stop feeling like this?” or“What’s wrong with me?” Most of the women I work with come to therapy believing that their feelings are the problem. Sadness feels heavy. Anger feels uncomfortable. Anxiety feels overwhelming. So...
If you’re anything like my myself and most of my clients, you’re brilliant at thinking. You can analyse, plan, research, and “talk yourself into being fine” like it’s an Olympic sport. And yet, you still feel stuck. That’s because emotions live in your body, not your...
Have you ever thought, “I know where this comes from… so why do I still feel like this?” You’ve talked it through.You’ve analysed it to death.You understand your patterns. And yet, your body still reacts like the past is happening in the here and now. This is where...
Why EMDR Therapy for Anxiety and Trauma Starts With Safety Have you noticed that even though your life feels calmer now, your body still feels on edge?Your mind knows you’re safeBut your chest stays tight, your thoughts keep racing and your nervous system hasn't...
Why Your Most Anxious Moments Need Kindness, Not Criticism If you’ve ever thought, “I know I’m overreacting… but I just can’t I stop?”, you’re not alone. And you’re not broken. In my therapy room, anxiety often turns out not to be about the now at all. It can...
So many of us grew up hearing and absorbing messages like “Don’t cry,” “Be strong,” or “Pull yourself together.” But what if crying is healing? What if crying is a strength? What if tears are your body’s way of saying, “I’m ready to let go now”? As a therapist, I...
1) Your Body Keeps the Score When you keep your emotions bottled up, your body carries the load. Suppressed emotions keep your nervous system on high alert, creating a stress response in the body. Your muscles tighten, your breathing goes shallow and your heart rate...