You cannot pour from an empty cup, if you do not look after yourself, it is difficult to look after others. Self-care may be perceived by some as selfish. Well, I am here to tell you it is not. It is far from selfish. When we practice self-care, we are improving our mood, or thoughts and our ...
Self care
How to create your own healing space
“A healing space is your own place of peace created through what you see, feel, smell and hear.” What we see, smell and feel can all help us feel less stressed and anxious. Our mind and body are continuously communicating with each other. Therefore our surroundings can play a massive part in ...
15 tips to help improve your sleep
“My nights are for overthinking, my mornings are for oversleeping” It’s 3am. You’re wide awake, just laying there in the stillness of night. Staring at your ceiling, replaying all the conversations you had during the previous day. Anxiety eating away at your mind, making you nervous ...
Make self-care your friend
How many times a day do you allow yourself to stop, take stock and breathe? Or do you carry on, listening to all those ‘mustabations’ (I should be doing this, I must do that), telling yourself I can’t stop and have a cup of tea, those stairs need to be hoovered, those walls need to be washed, ...
The Myths and Fears of Counselling
In my experience one of the most common reasons people may have about not seeking help from a counsellor is the belief that they are weak. Attending counselling is one of the most bravest and strongest acts you do! It is an act of self-care. Sometimes people are feared of being judged. The fear ...