Children and Young People – September 2024
I have a real passion for working with children and young people and have worked with them in many different settings over the years. I just wanted to share some of my reflections and the themes that so often come up as they move through life. These are all themes that are known to most of us, but we can all benefit from taking some time to really see children and YP however we come into contact with them….. Click here to read more!
“Nature Grass” by Aaron Burden/ CC0 1.0
Shame – August 2024
As a counsellor taking time for personal development is important so that I am further developing my self-awareness and understanding. One of the subjects which I have recently been exploring further is shame, so I thought I would share some of the exploration.
All our experiences have meaning, and we need to be able to trust them. We all have insight and power, but it gets buried underneath the views and expectations of others… Click to read more!
Postnatal Depression – July 2024
Pregnancy and the birth of a new baby are often seen as times of great excitement and joy. However, there are many other feelings and emotions which can be a part of this life stage which may be more difficult to accept within ourselves. I have personal experience of being diagnosed with PND after pregnancies where I had been so excited about my new babies…. Click here to read more.
The little things that can make a big difference – June 2024
My years of being a parent, working with children in nurseries and schools, community groups and family support has been a real learning curve and continues to be as I work as a counsellor. I do believe that if we can accept that we are learning every day then we would not put such pressure on ourselves to ‘get it right’… Click here to read more!
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