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With spring finally blooming in the UK, we all feel like getting outside more, going for walks to enjoy the beautiful Norfolk countryside – and for good reasons. Walking, especially in nature is an extremely effective way to improve your mental health. It might not sound impressive, but research consistently...
How did I go from working as a chiropractor to offering integrative counselling and psychotherapy? The journey was a gradual realisation that many of the people I was supporting needed something deeper than hands on treatment alone. When Chronic Pain Is More Than Physical As a chiropractor, I began noticing...
People how I went from being a Chiropractor to offering both deep tissue massage and acupuncture alongside Psychotherapy and Counselling. The short answer is: because I am passionate about helping people feel at home in their bodies again. The longer answer is a bit of an origin story. From Italy...
What is the January Blues? January blues is a term often used to describe the low mood, lethargy and low motivation that comes after the festive season is over and winter settles in. Shorter days, colder weather, and increased pressure of the “new year new me” resolutions, can affect mental...
Starting counselling can feel like a big step. Many people feel nervous before their first session, and they might feel vulnerable or exposed in opening up to a professional. This guide is here to help you feel more comfortable and at ease. What sort of Counselling do you provide? My...
When we think of therapy, many of us picture sitting in a room, facing a therapist across a small table. While this traditional setting can be powerful and effective, it isn’t the only way healing can happen. As a strong supporter of movement and exercise, I believe therapy can be...
What Does Anxiety Feel Like? Anxiety is a natural human feeling. It’s a response to something our body perceives threating, worthy of raising our alarm system. The problem begins when this alarm system goes off all the time, making us feel on high alert constantly. We can feel stuck in...
What Does Depression Feel Like? People describe depression as more than just feeling sad. You may feel numb, unmotivated, and disconnected from yourself and the people around you. The things you once used to enjoy may not give you the same uplifting feeling, and you may want to isolate yourself,...
Have you ever felt your shoulders tighten after a stressful day? Or noticed your mood lift after a good stretch or walk? These are just some examples of the interconnection between body and mind. In the years I’ve worked as a chiropractor and Yoga teacher, I’ve spent hours helping people...
If you’ve ever felt like traditional talk therapy didn’t quite fit your unique needs, you’re not alone. Some people come to therapy looking for a deeper understanding of themselves, often already having explored traditional talking therapy. Integrative Counselling offers a different framework. A Tailored Approach to Healing Integrative therapy is...
Seeking Counselling isn’t always a straightforward process. We may not see clear signs, rather an inkling that something doesn’t feel right—persistent tension somewhere in your body, a racing mind that won’t quiet, or a deep sense of exhaustion that lingers no matter how much you rest, a feeling of disconnection....
Many people choose to start therapy in January as a new year resolution, or because the natural conditions of dark and cold days can heighten mental health issues for some people. Going to therapy can be a big step and it’s not always an easy one to take. I believe...
Christmas is supposed to be a joyful time of the year, but that’s not always the case for everyone. Christmas can be a struggle for some people for many reasons: – It can be an expensive season with presents, work dos and friends gatherings, and money worries can make it...
Spring is in the air. Longer days, more light, nature reawakening from the winter slumber. The change of season can be an opportunity to pause, reflect, reassess. Spring is an invitation to air things out, to do a detox of our body, mind, home – I call this the practice...
Energy in vs energy out. Finding balance can be hard. I became a master at over-doing and burn out. I had to do considerable amounts of personal work to get out of that pattern. An interesting concept I’ve been working with is that of “Energy IN vs Energy OUT”. Life...
All you need is willingness to keep an open mind. The physical aspect of Yoga, or “asana”, is the most popular and attractive aspect of a Yoga practice. I won’t lie- I started Yoga because I liked the way the movements looked, and I was attracted by the physicality of...